Webinar Descriptions

Webinars are normally conducted 11:00 am to noon cst.

This webinar is for the advanced commercial or government contractor who is currently, or planning to, prepare a federal technical proposal for Construction or Service Contract. (Normally Commodity Contracts do not require a Technical Proposal but it is possible). Highlights of the federal government technical proposal assembly are discussed in a webinar setting. Contractors must be able to show past performance and financial capability.

We discuss in detail what clients need to know to assemble and prepare a Federal Government Technical Proposal.

Attendees may download the power point presentation on the CT APEX Accelerator website.

Webinars are normally conducted 11:00 am to noon cst.

Webinar on how to do business in the government marketplace. (Federal, State, and Local governments). Created for corporations who can show past performance and have financial capability. It is a refresher course for those that are seasoned government contracting personnel.

We discuss the issues of government contracting (i.e., Federal, State, and local) so the potential contractor can decide what they need to do next to start, or continue, their government contracting program with confidence. Some of the subjects are: System for Award Management (SAM), The Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), contracting rules, regulations & law, IFB vs. RFP, Registration & Certifications, GSA, SBIR/STTR, SBA, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Attendees may download the power point presentation on the CT APEX Accelerator website.

Attendees are also provided information on other services and assistance available through The Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator. We also discuss marketing which includes information on the Bid Match Service that is available through Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator.

Instructor: Gregory James

Description: Participants will learn how to write a one-page capability statement that serves as their thirty-second elevator speech. The class will cover the descriptive and actionable language that will make your capability statement stand out. Participants will also learn which elements to include on the capability statement- such as company data, core competencies, capacity, past performance and past experience, and cybersecurity.

There is no charge for this webinar.

Instructor: Shelia Birdow

Description: By signing a Department of Defense (DoD) contract, the contractor (prime/sub) agrees to comply with the terms of the contract and all requirements of the DFARS Clause 252.204-7012. The deadline for compliance was Dec 31, 2017. The regulations apply to any company doing business with DoD and its prime contractors. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Accreditation Board (CMMC-AB) will have auditors who will determine if the contractor is in compliance and issue a certification level for future contract awards.

This workshop will help contractors comply with the DFARS 252-204-7012, and NIST SP 800-171 v2. The workshop includes Self-Assessment, POAMS, System Security Plan, Incident Response Plan and Reporting and Subcontractor Flow Down Requirements. We will also discuss the impending CMMC requirements and potential audit elements.

This free, virtual workshop is for all contractors and subcontractors doing business with the DoD.

Instructor: Regan Edens

Description: This free webinar, presented by Regan Edens of DTC Global, is a follow up to the Cross Timbers Procurement Technical Assistance Center’s (CTPTAC) Cybersecurity webinar. In this webinar, you will learn:

• If the current Department of Defense (DoD) DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements apply to your company

• About the CMMC rollout timeline

• About which CMMC Level- Level 1 or Level 2- applies to your company

Recommended Prerequisite: The CT APEX Accelerator cybersecurity webinar.

Instructor: Regan Edens

Description: This free webinar, presented by Regan Edens of DTC Global, is a follow up to the Mythbusters 1: CMMC 2.0/DFARS Ecosystem Updates webinar. In this basic introduction to what FCI and CUI is and why it matters, you will:

• Receive an overview of the fundamentals of FCI and CUI- classified information

• Understand the BIG WHY driving DFARS and CMMC requirements

• Understand the risks and the challenges in DFARS and CMMC certification

Recommended Prerequisite: Mythbusters 1 webinar.

Instructor: Regan Edens

Description: This free webinar, presented by Regan Edens of DTC Global, is a follow up to the Mythbusters 2: Understanding CMMC/DFARS Requirements webinar. In this webinar, designed to provide additional details to the Mythbusters 2 webinar, you will learn about:

• The CMMC Framework and Stakeholders

• The impact of "maturity" and institutionalization on an organization's CMMC processes, capabilities, and practices

• Key aspects of the CMMC Model

Recommended Prerequisite: Mythbusters 2 webinar.

Instructor: Regan Edens

Description: This free webinar, presented by Regan Edens of DTC Global, is a follow up to the Mythbusters 3: Understanding CMMC/DFARS Primary References webinar.

This webinar, which is significantly different from the prior CMMCsmart Basics, will focus on the types of data your company will be in possession of and the practices that are required to protect it. Additionally, you will:

• Receive an overview of the fundamentals about FCI and CUI.

• Understand the BIG WHY driving DFARS and CMMC requirements.

• Understand the risks and the challenges in DFARS and CMMC certification.

Recommended Prerequisite: Mythbusters 3 webinar.

Instructor: Regan Edens

Description: This free webinar, presented by Regan Edens of DTC Global, is a follow up to the Mythbusters 4: Understanding Understanding CUI/FCI Discovery & Requirements webinar.

This webinar will build on the foundation your company has received from the prior webinars and will provide additional details that will help your company:

• Receive an overview of the fundamentals about FCI and CUI

• Understand the BIG WHY driving DFARS and CMMC requirements

• Understand the risks and the challenges in DFARS and CMMC certification

Recommended Prerequisite: Mythbusters 4 webinar.

Instructor: Regan Edens

Description: This free webinar, presented by Regan Edens of DTC Global, is a follow up to the Mythbusters 5: Understanding CMMC/NIST Documentation & Evidence webinar.

In this webinar, you will:

• Receive an overview of the fundamentals in determining CUI

• Understand the fundamentals of safeguarding and handling CUI

• Learn the "reasonable expectation rule" for CUI

Recommended Prerequisite: Mythbusters 5 webinar.