NMSBDC Procurement Technical Assistance Program will host a workshop to assist area businesses interested in contracting with the government on February 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Alamogordo PTAP office. The workshop fee is $29.00 per person. The workshop will cover:
- The NMSBDC Procurement Technical Assistance Program
o Introduction to PTAP and Services Provided
- Contracting 101
o Identifying how government purchases products/services
o How to get started in government business
o Understanding the Language: Numbers & Codes
o Tax ID Number
o DUNS
o Cage Code
o North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
o Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
o The Central Contractor Registration process
o Dynamic Small Business Search
o ORCA: Online Representations and Certifications Application
- Government Business Certifications
o Small, Minority, Veteran and, Woman Owned Businesses Certifications
o What they are
o How to get them
o How to use them
Fee: $29.00
Date: February 16, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: Alamogordo PTAP, NMSU-A SBDC Conference Room
2400 N. Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, New Mexico
To Register Contact: Barbara Sinha, (505) 428-1695, barbara.sinha@sfcc.edu