Services
The Center’s services, resources and training programs can assist companies in either entering the government market place or expanding their current market share. Most services are provided free of charge to companies in Alabama. Companies must register before training and counseling can begin.
One-on-One Counseling Services Help to:
- Evaluate your firm’s potential to compete in different government markets.
- Analyze the government purchasing agencies and procedures specific your firm’s products.
- Identify applicable small business programs.
- Analyze your competition.
- Clarify government contracting requirements and regulations.
- Provide customized market or contracting issue research and support.
- Discuss teaming arrangements and subcontracting opportunities.
Free Resources Include:
- Company specific bid matching for state and federal contracting opportunities.
- Government specifications.
- Price and procurement histories.
- Lists of state and federal buying agency contacts.
- Lists of subcontracting contacts.
- Web site references.
Matchmaking Conferences
- Meet face to face with government agencies, prime contractors, and potential teaming partners.
- Learn about contracting opportunities directly from the contracting officers.
- Share best practices from other small businesses with contracting experience.
General Small Business Assistance
- All AL-PTAC counselors are co-located with an SBDC (Small Business Development Center).
- SBDC counselors can provide additional assistance with small business issues.
- Alabama SBDC Network
