Behind the Buy: Doing Business with the US Army Corps of Engineers

Behind the Buy: Doing Business with the US Army Corps of Engineers

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plans, designs, builds and operates a vast array of civil and military projects. Committed to working with small businesses like yours, the USACE purchases a variety of services and equipment, from surveying to grass mowing to kitchen equipment to hazardous waste remediation.

This free information-packed presentation will walk you through the steps to get started with the USACE. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand into a new market and grow your revenues.

The Essentials of Government Contracting

Monitoring and responding to solicitations, processing paperwork, writing proposals, pricing your services/products – government contracting can be overwhelming, no matter the agency.

This highly interactive session will help you make sense of what’s really important and how to keep on track. Bring your questions and share your experiences – you’ll come away better prepared.

Learn From the Experts

Rippert Roberts, III
Deputy, Office of Small Business Programs, USACE

Rippert serves as Deputy, Office of Small Business Programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. The New York District Office of Small Business Programs supports the development of small businesses and maximizes opportunities for qualified Small, Small Disadvantaged, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disables Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) businesses

Previously, he served as a Contract Specialist with the Middle East District of the USACE. Rippert also served as a specialist for multiple Hurricane Sandy recovery actions and has worked as a procurement analyst at USACE’s headquarters in Washington, DC.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in accounting, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, both from Shenandoah University.

Maryann Williams
Director, UCEDC PTAC

Maryann brings over 30 years of government contracting experience to her position as director of UCEDC’s PTAC program.  She brings a unique perspective to the job as she’s held positions on both sides of the table – helping businesses to obtain government contracts as well as overseeing the government contract process for a manufacturing concern in New Jersey.

Following an 18-year tenure as a senior contracting official for Greenbrier Industries in Englewood Cliffs, Maryann served as director of the Rockland County PTAC for 13 years. She joined UCEDC in 2007, and under her direction, the PTAC program was awarded the 2010 “Outstanding Center Award” by the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC).

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