Creating a Capability Statement that Makes Your Business STAND OUT

Wed Jan 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

The HIVE - Business Resource Center, City of Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach

THE HIVE Virginia Beach Business Resource Center
Publisher/HostTHE HIVE Virginia Beach Business Resource Center
Creating a Capability Statement that Makes Your Business STAND OUT
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A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate
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A properly formatted Capability Statement will aid in getting the right business recognition, vital in distinguishing one business from another during the government competitive process. This class will provide businesses with the correct tools to communicate what they can provide to help government professionals in their day-to-day competitive acquisition process.

How this class helps

  • Introduce purpose of Capability (aka Cap) Statement in government contracting
  • Demonstrate/explain fundamentals of how to develop a Cap Statement
  • Demonstrate importance of Market Research when preparing Cap Statement
  • Cover essential areas for an effective Cap Statement to enhance government interest in product/service offered
  • Provide guidance concerning the most acceptable format(s) accepted via government procurement professionals
    • Introduction
    • Section by Section Overview
    • Core Competencies (designed to reach target audiences or satisfy specific requirements)
    • Acceptable Past Performance
    • Differentiators
    • Company Data (with specific codes, schedules, BPAs, state/local data, etc.)
  • Overall Appearance


Instructor:

Michele McCoy started with Virginia APEX Accelerator (formerly known as PTAC) in July 2015 following 33 years of federal service with the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). While at NOAA she held the positions of Purchasing Agent, Contract Specialist, and Branch Chief, Simplified Acquisitions. Michele was Small Business Specialist from 1994 until her retirement as a Contracting Officer with a Level III unlimited warrant at NOAA. She worked closely with the Commerce Office of Small Disadvantaged and Business Utilization (OSDBU), and often spoke on behalf of the department at events throughout the country. Michele has a BA in Humanities from Virginia Wesleyan College, post graduate courses in Business Management, and enjoys helping small businesses find success in the federal government contracting world.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The HIVE - Business Resource Center, City of Virginia Beach, 140 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States

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