A discussion regarding government contracting. Topics to include:

* The Government Marketplace
* The Language of the Government Customer – Acronyms
* Codes: DUNS, CAGE, NAICS, FSC
* Electronic Registrations: SAM and Dynamic Small Business Module
* The FAR and FAR supplements
* Electronic Bid Matching Service – Comtech; codes and keywords
* $ Value Thresholds
* State of LA procurement process
* Doing business with local government agencies (cities and parishes)
* How to read and respond to a bid lead
* Jumpstart on Government Agency Procurements
* Marketing to the Government
* Small Business Programs: WOSB, SDB, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, 8a
* Steps to Successful Government Contracting
* 54 Hands-on/practical pointers and tips for successful government contracting

TARGET AUDIENCE – all new PTAC clients and existing clients who need a refresher on government contracting basics