HELPING BUSINESSES NAVIGATE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING AT NO COST 

For businesses interested in becoming a government vendor, our procurement specialists will work with you one-on-one to create an action plan and develop a strategy to best position your business to be competitive in the government marketplace. We will help you determine if your company is ready for government opportunities whether it’s at the local, state, or federal level. In your individual counseling session, we may cover:

• How government contracting can benefit your specific business goals
• Creation and review of your company’s capability statement(s)
• Identifying contracting and sub-contracting opportunities
• Navigating agency websites
• Provide guidance on federal regulations and military specifications/ DoD specifications
• Small and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Business Certifications assistance
• Reviewing solicitations and proposals (RFPs, RFQs)
• Understanding post-award contract requirements and management including quality assurance, delivery of product/service, and billing 

Our Bid Match program matches your company’s products or services to contract opportunities and sends individualized daily notices that are tailored to your business directly to your inbox. Our PTAC specialists set up and maintain your company’s Bid Match profile at no cost, allowing you to focus on finding contracting opportunities that will boost your business.

• Identifying keywords, phrases, and product codes to optimize your visibility
• Creating your company’s profile
• Maintaining and updating the profile

Available at no cost to clients only.

We host a variety of webinars that provide you with the information you need to succeed in the government marketplace. Whether you are interested in learning the basics of becoming a government vendor or have years of experience delivering your services on federal, state, or local projects, our range of training benefits businesses at any level. A few of our webinar topics include: 

• How to Build a Government Marketing Strategy
• Federal Contracting 101
• How to do Business with California
• Understanding Eligibility Requirements for Small Business Certifications

All webinars are provided at no cost. Stay updated for future outreach & networking events on our Calendar. You will have the opportunity to meet with prime contractors, agency small business liaisons, and agency procurement officers in-person or online.

A core value of marketing is understanding who your audience is. The Golden State PTAC is here to help you develop and hone your marketing strategy as a government vendor. In a one-on-one counseling session, our procurement specialists will help you:

• Identify target audiences through market research 
• Review and customize capability statements for your targets
• Provide guidance on web content, social media, and other digital or print marketing efforts
• Provide insight on where your company is most likely to be visible to contracting officers and agency procurement specialists