Market Research: Set-Asides and Responding to Research Requests
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:00–11:30 AM
- LocationVirtual
- DescriptionAs part of its ongoing Expert Speaker series, the Florida APEX Accelerator at UCF is pleased to host the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Government Contracting - Area III to share how research can help one's business better target and respond to Sources Sought Notices and Requests for Information. Procurement Center Representative Jessica Gaskins will review:
* How targeted responses to Sources Sought Notices and Requests for Information help federal procuring agencies support setting aside procurements for small business
* Practical methods small business owners can use to find set-aside opportunities
Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/market-research-set-asides-and-responding-to-research-requests-5a1e6g4Tuaf/overview
Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/market-research-set-asides-and-responding-to-research-requests-5a1e6g4Tuaf/overview - Websitehttps://events.ucf.edu/event/3365433/market-research-set-asides-and-responding-to-research-requests/
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