Click "Learn More" under the time block below to register for this event.
This orientation is designed for anyone considering the pursuit of government contracting, including businesses that need an update on current government acquisition standards and requirements. Course contents include:
- An overview of how the government buys goods and services and what they buy
- The seven phases of government procurement
- Government registrations
- How to find subcontracting opportunities
- A briefing on GT APEX Accelerator services and how to tap into them
Facilitated by:
My name is Gerardo Arias-Chong (AC), and I am the new GT Apex Accelerator Counselor based in LaGrange, Georgia. I look forward to supporting contractors and vendors as they pursue opportunities in federal and state contracting.
My professional background includes experience as a Buyer for the City of Columbus, a Contract Administrator with the U.S. Air Force, Oracle of America. Moreover, I worked as an Electrical Engineer for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
I hold a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Power Electronics from the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power generation and transmission. I also hold a Level I DAWIA certification in federal contracting.
Outside of work, I enjoy bicycling and watching movies, and I am currently focusing on improving my overall physical fitness.
