Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

Overview of Contracting with the Federal Government

Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center | PTAC

Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

• The Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency

• Florida PTAC• National APTAC

Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program

Helping Businesses Grow & Succeed

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

INFORMATION SERVICES

CONSULTING SERVICES

Federal, State, and Local Government Contracting Assistance

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WorkshopsOrientations

Advisors

Look Ahead

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ITBsRFQsRFPsITNs

Review a Solicitation

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Contract opportunitiesKW

beta.SAM.gov

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CFRFAR

AgenciesServices

Commands

Federal Government Acquisition Regulations

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MicroSAP

Large

Federal Agency Purchases

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Past contractsPresent opportunities

Future acquisitions

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SectorLocation

Requirements

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SBA Resource PartnersSmall Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Service Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Women’s Business Centers (WBC)

Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)

Small Business Resource Network (SBRN)

Before You Can Start, You’ll Need to Start

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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes

Product and Service Codes (PSC)aka: Federal Supply Codes (FSC)

Business Codes

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https://fedgov.dnb.com/webformD&B DUNS Registration (free)

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https://www.sam.govHelp section

SAMSystem for Award Management

(free)

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SAM registrationCompany profile

Search

SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (free)

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Marketing Tools

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ResumeBrief

Requested

Cap Statement

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SBAVA CVE

DOTThird-Parties

Small Business Certifications

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Beta.SAM.govDLAGSASAP

Procurement Sites

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Beta.SAM.GovRegistration Contract Opportunities Filters

Announcements Location Keywords

NAICS Type of Posting Set-Aside

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SBA SubNetBeta.SAM.gov

SBASmall Business Specialists

Subcontracting

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ITBRFQRFPITN

Submit Offers

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When Bidding, Meet All Pass/Fail Requirements

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DCAADCMAAccrual

iRAPT/WAWF

Compliant Accounting System

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Three-Cs

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Executive OrdersRegulations

SupplementsPolicies

FAR 9.104-1, General Standards. A prospective contractor must…

When Supporting Your Contract,Operate within the Rules

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Pre-Award Surveys&

Contract Audits

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Reporting Requirements

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More Contract Compliance

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Meet Contract Performance Requirements

Do the Work,Provide the Service,Deliver the Goods

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Our government contracting consulting, training, and information services are available at no cost to Florida businesses, large or small, that possess the interest and potential to perform work—as a prime contractor or a subcontractor—for federal, state or local government agencies.

Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program

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Preparing for Your First Meetingwith Your Local PTAC Specialist

www.fptac.org

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Ready for Government Contracts?

Visit us online or contact your local office and get started on your path to success today.

fptac.orgThis Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.

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