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MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 1Proud Member of
This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency
Michelle SimoesProcurement SpecialistMassachusetts PTAC ndash Lowell Office (UML Wannalancit Building)Email msimoesumasseduPhone (978) 770-7450wwwmassptacorg
What is PTAC Procurement Technical Assistance Center
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 2Proud Member of
PTACs help businesses seeking to compete successfully in federal state and local government contracting
How do I find a PTAC in my state httpwwwaptac-usorg
Massachusetts PTAC client criteria bullMust be Headquartered in MassachusettsbullValid email and access to the Internet
To register wwwmsbdcorgptacrfchtml
What do PTACrsquos do
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 3Proud Member of
PTACs assist business firms withbullRegistration requirement assistancebullHow to research amp bid on solicitationsbullPre and Post-Award contracting issues
Agenda
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 4Proud Member of
Registrations and Certifications (Federal amp State)Where to look for government opportunities (Federal amp State) How to find procurement forecasts How to properly make your small business visible
State Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 5Proud Member of
State of Massachusetts bullMust be registered in the state of MAbullRegister on COMMBUYS httpswwwcommbuyscombso
State Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 6Proud Member of
State of MassachusettsbullSupplier Diversity Office Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) and Portuguese Business Enterprises (PBE) bullMandatory two hour pre-certification workshop prior to submitting an applicationbullhttpswwwmassgovhow-toapply-for-diversity-certification-as-a-massachusetts-based-business
Federal Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 7Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bullObtain a DUNs number (FREE) httpswwwdandbcomindexhtmlbullRegister in System for Award Management (SAM) - this is FREE httpswwwsamgovportalSAM11bullCAGE code (obtained after registering in SAM)
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
What is PTAC Procurement Technical Assistance Center
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 2Proud Member of
PTACs help businesses seeking to compete successfully in federal state and local government contracting
How do I find a PTAC in my state httpwwwaptac-usorg
Massachusetts PTAC client criteria bullMust be Headquartered in MassachusettsbullValid email and access to the Internet
To register wwwmsbdcorgptacrfchtml
What do PTACrsquos do
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 3Proud Member of
PTACs assist business firms withbullRegistration requirement assistancebullHow to research amp bid on solicitationsbullPre and Post-Award contracting issues
Agenda
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 4Proud Member of
Registrations and Certifications (Federal amp State)Where to look for government opportunities (Federal amp State) How to find procurement forecasts How to properly make your small business visible
State Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 5Proud Member of
State of Massachusetts bullMust be registered in the state of MAbullRegister on COMMBUYS httpswwwcommbuyscombso
State Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 6Proud Member of
State of MassachusettsbullSupplier Diversity Office Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) and Portuguese Business Enterprises (PBE) bullMandatory two hour pre-certification workshop prior to submitting an applicationbullhttpswwwmassgovhow-toapply-for-diversity-certification-as-a-massachusetts-based-business
Federal Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 7Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bullObtain a DUNs number (FREE) httpswwwdandbcomindexhtmlbullRegister in System for Award Management (SAM) - this is FREE httpswwwsamgovportalSAM11bullCAGE code (obtained after registering in SAM)
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
What do PTACrsquos do
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 3Proud Member of
PTACs assist business firms withbullRegistration requirement assistancebullHow to research amp bid on solicitationsbullPre and Post-Award contracting issues
Agenda
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 4Proud Member of
Registrations and Certifications (Federal amp State)Where to look for government opportunities (Federal amp State) How to find procurement forecasts How to properly make your small business visible
State Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 5Proud Member of
State of Massachusetts bullMust be registered in the state of MAbullRegister on COMMBUYS httpswwwcommbuyscombso
State Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 6Proud Member of
State of MassachusettsbullSupplier Diversity Office Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) and Portuguese Business Enterprises (PBE) bullMandatory two hour pre-certification workshop prior to submitting an applicationbullhttpswwwmassgovhow-toapply-for-diversity-certification-as-a-massachusetts-based-business
Federal Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 7Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bullObtain a DUNs number (FREE) httpswwwdandbcomindexhtmlbullRegister in System for Award Management (SAM) - this is FREE httpswwwsamgovportalSAM11bullCAGE code (obtained after registering in SAM)
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Agenda
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 4Proud Member of
Registrations and Certifications (Federal amp State)Where to look for government opportunities (Federal amp State) How to find procurement forecasts How to properly make your small business visible
State Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 5Proud Member of
State of Massachusetts bullMust be registered in the state of MAbullRegister on COMMBUYS httpswwwcommbuyscombso
State Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 6Proud Member of
State of MassachusettsbullSupplier Diversity Office Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) and Portuguese Business Enterprises (PBE) bullMandatory two hour pre-certification workshop prior to submitting an applicationbullhttpswwwmassgovhow-toapply-for-diversity-certification-as-a-massachusetts-based-business
Federal Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 7Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bullObtain a DUNs number (FREE) httpswwwdandbcomindexhtmlbullRegister in System for Award Management (SAM) - this is FREE httpswwwsamgovportalSAM11bullCAGE code (obtained after registering in SAM)
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
State Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 5Proud Member of
State of Massachusetts bullMust be registered in the state of MAbullRegister on COMMBUYS httpswwwcommbuyscombso
State Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 6Proud Member of
State of MassachusettsbullSupplier Diversity Office Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) and Portuguese Business Enterprises (PBE) bullMandatory two hour pre-certification workshop prior to submitting an applicationbullhttpswwwmassgovhow-toapply-for-diversity-certification-as-a-massachusetts-based-business
Federal Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 7Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bullObtain a DUNs number (FREE) httpswwwdandbcomindexhtmlbullRegister in System for Award Management (SAM) - this is FREE httpswwwsamgovportalSAM11bullCAGE code (obtained after registering in SAM)
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
State Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 6Proud Member of
State of MassachusettsbullSupplier Diversity Office Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE) and Portuguese Business Enterprises (PBE) bullMandatory two hour pre-certification workshop prior to submitting an applicationbullhttpswwwmassgovhow-toapply-for-diversity-certification-as-a-massachusetts-based-business
Federal Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 7Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bullObtain a DUNs number (FREE) httpswwwdandbcomindexhtmlbullRegister in System for Award Management (SAM) - this is FREE httpswwwsamgovportalSAM11bullCAGE code (obtained after registering in SAM)
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Federal Registration
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 7Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bullObtain a DUNs number (FREE) httpswwwdandbcomindexhtmlbullRegister in System for Award Management (SAM) - this is FREE httpswwwsamgovportalSAM11bullCAGE code (obtained after registering in SAM)
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Federal Certification
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 8Proud Member of
Federal agencies and prime contractors bull8(a) Business Development Certified only by SBA bullHUBZone Program Certified only by SBA bullWomen Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program (includes Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) Certify through SBA (free) or get certified by a third-party certifier (TPC) (for a fee) bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Program (SDVO) Self-certify or get certified through the VA CVE program
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Small Business Set Asides
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 9Proud Member of
Prime Contract Goals 23 of all federal government contracting dollars should be awarded to small businesses In addition targeted sub-goals are established for the following small business categories
bullWomen Owned Small Business ndash 5bullSmall Disadvantaged Business (includes 8(a) but is not a requirement for primes) ndash 5bullService Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business ndash 3bullHUBZone ndash 3
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Where are opportunities posted
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 10Proud Member of
StatebullCommbuys httpswwwcommbuyscombsobullAgency site or city and town sites For example MBTA httpbcmbtacombusiness_centerbidding_solicitationsor the city of Lowell httpwwwlowellmagovbidsaspx
FederalbullBetaSAMgov httpswwwbetasamgov
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Procurement Forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 11Proud Member of
Acquisitiongov httpswwwacquisitiongov Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) httpswwwfpdsgovfpdsng_cmsindexphpen
bullWhich agencies have contracts and with whombullWhat agencies buybullWhich contractors have contracts
USASpendinggov httpswwwusaspendinggovPagesDefaultaspx
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
How to make your business visiblehellip
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 12Proud Member of
Capability Statement Government Friendly Website Register in interested vendor registrationsupplier portals Look into industry organizations SBANE SAME and NDIA are just a few Attend networking events Industry days Matchmakers etc
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Capability Statement
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 13Proud Member of
Capability StatementbullRequired in many government registration processesbullA door-opener to new agenciesbullProof of qualificationbullProof of past performancebullIt will set you apart from your competitors
Source TargetGov (used with permission)
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 19Proud Member of
bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
QUESTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 20Proud Member of
Government Friendly Website
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 14Proud Member of
Is it clear your company supports the Government Market bullDo you have a ldquoGovernmentrdquo tab include
bull Capabilities Statementbull NAICS Codesbull Cage Codesbull Government verbiagebull Past Performancebull Metrics differentiators
Register as a suppliervendor
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 15Proud Member of
PrimeLarge look at small business or supplier page (SBLO)bullDepartment of Energy httpsenergygovosdbuoffice-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilizationbullDepartment of Homeland Security httpswwwdhsgovhow-do-ido-business-dhsbullRaytheon httpwwwraytheoncomsupplierssupplier_diversityindexhtml
Industry Organizations
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 16Proud Member of
Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
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Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
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MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
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Industry Organizations
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Provides small businesses with the followingTraining seminars Networking events Deliver changes and updates in targeted industry
Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
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Government Contracting Education
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 17Proud Member of
Webinars (SBA MSBDC) httpswwwsbagovofficesdistrictmabostonhttpswwwmsbdcorgtraining
Trainings (MA PTAC) httpsmassptacecenterdirectcom
Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
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bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
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Networking Events
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 18Proud Member of
MatchmakerbullAn opportunity to network with ALL attendeesbullOn-site small business training bullAn annual local event held in the New England region
Industry Day Agency or company presents plans for a current or future procurement to representatives from the industry
Latest COVID-19 Links
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bullhttpsmassptacecenterdirectcomresourcesbull17 COVID-19 resource linksbull7+ linkssheets for Cybersecurity information
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