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