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Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The Government Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helps
new and established regional businesses create and retain jobs by
increasing sales of goods and services to the local, state and
federal governments.
This free service helps local businesses assess their marketing
potential and develop strategies for securing a share of lucrative
government markets.
SAP&DC’s PTAC provides
a wide
range of assistance to businesses with one-on-one counseling
sessions, classes, seminars and matchmaking events.
Determining Suitability for Contracting
The government marketplace can overwhelm or even ruin a company that
lacks the maturity or resources to meet its unique challenges. A
PTAC counselor can help you determine if your company is ready for
government opportunities and how to best position yourself for
success.
Securing Necessary Registrations
Your PTAC can help ensure that you are registered with the databases
needed for participation in the government marketplace, including
the Department of Defense's Central Contractor Registration (CCR),
the SBA's PRO-Net, and other government vendor databases.
DB, 8(a), HUB Zone and Other Certifications
Certain small businesses are eligible for preferred status in some
government solicitations. A PTAC counselor can help determine if
your company is eligible for these certifications and guide you
through the steps needed to secure them.
Researching Procurement Histories
What agencies have bought products like yours in the past? Which
companies have been awarded these contracts? How much have they
been paid?
Your PTAC can help you ask the right questions and get the right
answers to guide your marketing strategy and give you a competitive
edge.
Networking
Most PTACs sponsor regular "matchmaking" events to identify critical
opportunities for connecting with agency buying officers, prime
contractors and other businesses for partnership or subcontracting.
Identifying Bid Opportunities
A PTAC can make sure that you are notified -- on a daily basis -- of
all government contract opportunities on which your company is
eligible to bid.
Proposal Preparation
A procurement specialist can help you navigate even the most
difficult solicitation package, including securing necessary
specifications and drawings
and determining
pricing.
You never need to miss a great contract opportunity because the
solicitation is too complicated.
Contract Performance Issues
After you've been awarded a contract, your PTAC may be able to help
with certain performance issues, such as:
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negotiating
and interfacing with the agency
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developing a
cost-accounting system
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bonding and
interim financing
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developing
environmental, quality control and accident prevention plans.
Preparing for Audit
When it’s time for your contract audit, your PTAC can make sure you
know what to expect and prepare you so that you have all of the
necessary documents in order.
PTAC PARTNERS
GOVERNMENT MARKETS
GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT READINESS ASSESSMENT
CONTRACTING TOOLS
TERMS & TOOLS
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Contact
Bob Imhof
Procurement Outreach Director
651 Montmorenci Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone:
814-773-3162
Fax:
814-772-7045
E-mail:
bimhof@ncentral.com
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