Interested in Doing Business with the Government?

The Washington 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 & Events** 
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February 27 | Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with Trios Health
Hospitals receive public, private, and government funding and can be a potential partner for small businesses who want to provide services to health systems. Every year millions of dollars are spent by hospitals and large health systems for provision of services, supplies, IT assistance and more, and knowing what they need and how to let them know that you provide it is key to doing business with them. Trios Health CEO John H. Solheim will present information about their hospital and provide insight for small businesses interested in doing business with them.
Date: Thursday, February 27
Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center, Bechtel Board Room, Kennewick, WA
Register

March 13 | Workshop - Pricing Strategies for New Entrepreneurs
As a U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, certified business coach, and featured public speaker, Shawn Palmer delivers actionable content for business owners which is rooted in relatability and practicality, and with an infusion of humor. From leadership and team dynamics to financial literacy and pricing strategies, Shawn has consulted with the U.S. military, government agencies, and businesses big and small. Join us for a participatory workshop which teaches the functionality, challenges, solutions, and critical roles that price and effective pricing structures play in businesses, both established and new. Registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
Location: Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center, Bechtel Board Room, Kennewick, WA
Register

​ *To become a Tri-Cities PTAC client, please complete and submit the online PTAC form

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 System for Award Management (SAM) registration, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a) certification, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Washington State certifications.
• Training and Seminars 
  PTAC hosts 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 $165 annual fee for this optional service.​
  

Washington PTAC website: www.washingtonptac.org

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.