Interested in Doing
Business with the Government?
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program is
designed to help the Washington State Business community in all
areas of selling to local, state, federal agencies, and government
prime contractors. If a company has questions in any area of
selling to the government we will work with them to get answers.
**Upcoming PTAC Workshops**
Sponsored by the
Washington PTAC and the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Buyer: Alternative Public Works Contracting
General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM)
Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Location: Bechtel Board Room, Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336
Cost: FREE!
RSVP Required: washingtonptac.org/events-workshops
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Developing Your Capability Statement
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Time: 9 - 10 am
Location: Bechtel Board Room, Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336
Cost: FREE!
RSVP Required: washingtonptac.org/events-workshops
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Some of the free services PTACs provide include:
- Interpretation of Solicitations
Help to decipher solicitations by reviewing contract clauses,
terms, definitions and requirements to ensure your interactions
with bid target agencies are correct, complete and powerful.
- Assistance with Government Registrations and Certifications
Certain certifications and registrations are required to contract
with various levels of governmental agencies, while others help
businesses to be more competitive in the government marketplace.
PTAC provides assistance with Central Contractor Registration
(CCR), Online Representations & Certifications Application (ORCA)
registration, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a)
certification, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
certification, and Washington State certifications.
- Training and Seminars
PTAC host a number of training sessions and seminars throughout the
year to provide the practical, hands-on information you need to do
business with the government. Topics have included local
procurement opportunities, government certifications, construction
and bonding, and doing business with GSA.
- Marketing Assistance
Help determine where the key markets are for your products and
services. Staff works to bridge opportunities between buyers and
suppliers.
- Specification, Standards, and
Drawings
Help to locate necessary documents for solicitations.
- Computerized Bid Match Service
This is a software tool that searches numerous government databases
for bid leads that match your company’s criteria, including
FedBizOpps, Defense Logistics Agency buying centers, NASA,
Washington State Department of General Administration, and other
agencies. Bid leads are sent via e-mail. There is a $135 annual fee
for this optional service.
For more information please contact:
Ashley Coronado
PTAC Business Counselor
509-736-0510
ashley.coronado@tricityregionalchamber.com
Washington PTAC website: www.washingtonptac.org