You can take our government contracting course live online from anywhere in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia, from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons and Richmond to Bethesda, Silver Spring, Baltimore, Annapolis and every DC ward. The DC region is the center of federal buying, and every class is taught live by a real instructor, with time to ask questions and practice.
Why take this class in the DC region?
Federal agencies headquartered in and around Washington buy billions of dollars in services every year, and Maryland, Virginia and DC each run their own small business programs. With the right preparation, a small business in the DMV can win prime contracts, set-asides and subcontracts with the region's many prime contractors.
What you will learn
Registering in SAM.gov and getting your UEI
Small business certifications: federal 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone and SDVOSB, plus Virginia SWaM, Maryland MBE/SBR and DC CBE
Finding federal bids on SAM.gov and state and local bids on eVA (Virginia), eMMA (Maryland) and DC's procurement portal
Reading an RFP and making bid/no-bid decisions
Writing a compliant proposal and pricing your work
Class times for DC, Maryland and Virginia (Eastern Time)
Day cohort: Mon to Thu, 4 weeks, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Eastern
Evening cohort: Tue and Thu, 9 weeks, 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM Eastern
Who it is for
Small business owners, contractors, consultants, veterans and nonprofits that want to win federal, state or local contracts in the DC region.
Price and format
Tuition: $1,497, or 3 payments of $499 (54 hours)
Format: live online on Zoom from anywhere in DC, Maryland or Virginia
Certificate: Certificate of Completion from The Ayangbah Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Want a shorter start? Our live Friday Contracting Workshops are $97 each, or $297 for a 4-workshop pass. New to contracting? Read our free guide on how to get government contracts.
Paying for training
Some residents can get help paying for job training through their local American Job Center: Virginia Career Works, Maryland's American Job Centers or the DC Department of Employment Services. Funding rules vary, so ask whether this class qualifies before you enroll.
How to join
Read the full course details.
Apply online and mention you are joining from DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Check the class schedule for the next start date.
Questions? Call or text (909) 454-7076, or join our free online info session any Monday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (5:00 p.m. Pacific).
FAQ
Can I take this class if I live in Virginia, Maryland or DC?
Yes. The class is fully live online, so you can join from anywhere in the DC region or the rest of the United States.
Is the class live or recorded?
Live. You attend with an instructor and classmates, and you can ask questions in real time.