How To Register As A Contractor For Snohomish County

Government Contracting - Procurement Technical Assist Heart

ptac Interested in doing business with the largest buyer in the United states of america? Washington PTAC can assist. The Washington Procurement Technical Assist Center (PTAC) program is designed to help firms in all areas of selling to the government - local, country, federal and primes contractors. If a firm has questions in whatsoever area of selling to the government we work with them to get answers. Washington PTAC seeks to increase the amount of authorities contracts and subcontracts awarded to Washington country firms.

PTAC services are funded in function through a cooperative agreement with the Defence Logistic Agency and Economical Alliance Snohomish County which allows for business owners to receive PTAC services at no cost.

Economical Alliance Snohomish Canton sees the value this program provides to business owners wanting to abound within the regime market place and has supported this program for many years.

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Contact Lisa Lagerstrom or call (425) 248-4223 to learn how PTAC tin assistance abound your business!

Services Provided by PTAC Counselors

Grooming Workshops and Events

PTAC hosts a number of training workshops and outreach events throughout the yr to provide practical, hands-on information y'all demand to do business with the regime. Workshop topics accept included how to discover local procurement opportunities, applying for certifications, construction and bonding, marketing your strengths in a capabilities argument, doing business with GSA, and how to perform a solicitation review and prepare a response. PTAC sponsored events range from Run into the Buyers (local, country and federal) to specific programs inside the federal regime such as the Small Business organisation Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The Washington PTAC events agenda is full of opportunities to learn and grow within the authorities market.

Market Assistance

Help determine the target markets for your product and service through market research. Provide guidance with developing a marketing strategy. PTAC works to span opportunities between buyers and suppliers through matchmaking events and other outreach methods.

Interpretation of Solicitations

Help to decipher solicitations past reviewing contract clauses, terms, definitions and requirements to ensure your interactions with bid target agencies are right, complete and powerful.

Specifications, Standards and Drawings

Help locate necessary documents for solicitations.

Aid with Government Registrations and Certifications

Help navigate the globe of registrations and certifications. Certain registrations and certifications are required to contract with various levels of government agencies, while others help firms to be more competitive in the government marketplace. PTAC provides assistance with System for Award Direction (SAM) registration, SBA Dynamic Small Business Search, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification, 8(a) certification, Veteran-Owned (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned certification, Washington State certifications and certifications for Women-Endemic Small Businesses (WOSB).

Computerized Bid Match Service

This is a software tool which searches numerous authorities databases for bids which match your business firm'south criteria. Some of these searches include System for Award Direction (SAM), Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS), General Services Administration (GSA), Defense Logistic Bureau (DLA) buying commands and other agencies. Bid leads are sent via e-mail daily. There is a xxx-day free trial to test out this tool and after the trial period it's $165 annually.

Business Owner Testimonials

"I accept been working with the federal government on both sides of the table for almost 50 years and the PTAC workshops still serve me well as a refresher and serve as an of import reminder the many lessons learned over these years. Thank yous PTAC!"

— Thomas – TN Federal Consulting

"PTAC counselors have a wealth of knowledge almost the government procurement loonshit. They are also effective advocates for modest businesses trying to navigate government contracts. Because the challenges minor businesses face to stay competitive confronting mid to big corporations in the "lowest-toll wins" bidding environment, it is crucial to be able to access the expertise and help that PTAC provides at no cost.

— Cara Buckingham, Birch Equipment Rental and Sales

"Working with PTAC is the ultimate manner for small businesses to be in business for themselves but not by themselves; their organization is an important mechanism to propel companies forward in the space of government contracting.

From helping me construct a solid capability statement, assisting with market research, authorities contracting education classes, webinars, researching active RFQ's and more. Lisa has shared so many helpful resources with me to be successful selling to my target agencies. I am forever grateful and look forwards to standing working with her. "

— Maurice - The MLJ Group

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Whether you are but getting started in government contracting or a seasoned pro, Washington PTAC tin can help you abound your business.