The State of Michigan's design and construction portfolio tops $100 million annually. Learn how to compete for
these contracts at a seminar for design and construction professionals.
Join representatives from the State of Michigan to learn:
- how to do business with the state and become a registered vendor
- which elements are key to a competitive proposal and how to locate current bid solicitations
- how you can bid on federal contracts
This seminar is part of the Buy Michigan First program, an initiative that connects Michigan companies with
opportunities to do business with the state. Buy Michigan First provides outstanding opportunity for small
businesses and underrepresented vendor groups interested in doing business with the state.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 9:00 am
Location: 44575 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 (Inside Macomb College Professional Development Center)
This seminar is free of charge, however reservations are required.
Registration for this event ends on June 2, 2008.
For more information, please contact: (586) 498-4122, fax: (586) 498-4165, e-mail: Jennifer Tisdale
The Macomb Regional PTAC services businesses located within Macomb, St. Clair, Sanilac, Lapeer, Tuscola and Huron Counties.
How to Become a Government Contractor - Flint
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
- Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
- Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
- Finding Opportunities
- Types of Solicitations
- Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
- Laws and Regulations
- The Bid Process
- Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101
- What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor Registration
- Obtaining Bidding Information
- Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
- Marketing Your Product or Service
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Seminar: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
This seminar is free of charge, however reservations are required
Northbank Center, 432 N. Saginaw St., Room 207, Flint, MI 48502
For more information, call : (810) 600-1433, e-mail: Cynthia Maschat
How to Become a Government Contractor - Muskegon PTAC
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
- Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
- Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
- Finding Opportunities
- Types of Solicitations
- Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
- Laws and Regulations
- The Bid Process
- Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101
- What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor Registration
- Obtaining Bidding Information
- Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
- Marketing Your Product or Service
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Seminar: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Registration begins at 12:30 pm
$40/person
Muskegon Area First Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
Location: Central Michigan University, Bovee University Center, Room UC-2a Maroon, 103 E. Preston, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
For more information, call : (231) 722-7700 or e-mail: Pamela Poort
How to Get a GSA Schedule Contract - Flint
GSA Federal Supply Schedules are contracts that allow federal customers
to acquire more than 4 million products and services directly from more than 8,600 commercial suppliers. Mike
Klewicki is a GSA expert who will educate clients on the many mysteries regarding the GSA procurement arena and
Federal supply Schedules.
Who Should Attend: Businesses that would like to learn about supply schedules, buying potential and
marketing through a GSA schedule.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Seminar: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
This seminar is free of charge, however reservations are required
Northbank Center, 432 N. Saginaw St., Room 207, Flint, MI 48502
For more information, call : (810) 600-1433, e-mail: Cynthia Maschat
How to Become a Government Contractor - Macomb
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
- Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
- Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
- Finding Opportunities
- Types of Solicitations
- Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
- Laws and Regulations
- The Bid Process
- Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101
- What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor Registration
- Obtaining Bidding Information
- Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
- Marketing Your Product or Service
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Seminar: 10:00 am - Noon
This seminar is free of charge, however reservations are required
The Macomb Regional PTAC services businesses located within Macomb, St. Clair, Sanilac, Lapeer, Tuscola and Huron Counties.
For more information, call : (586) 498-4122, fax: (586) 498-4165, e-mail: Jennifer Tisdale
How to Become a Government Contractor - Livonia
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
- Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
- Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
- Finding Opportunities
- Types of Solicitations
- Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
- Laws and Regulations
- The Bid Process
- Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101
- What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor Registration
- Obtaining Bidding Information
- Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
- Marketing Your Product or Service
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Seminar: 9:00 am - Noon
$40/person
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Reservation Required!
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
Registration Assistance for Government Contractors - Livonia
PTAC clients who are looking for assistance completing their Central Contractor Registration (CCR),
SBAs Small Business Dynamic Search, the State of Michigan Vendor Registration, or any other on-line
registration are invited to attend this workshop. Counselors will be available to assist clients in
understanding and finishing the steps required for their online registrations. In addition, clients
will have the opportunity to complete their registrations, using our computer lab.
Companies are required to come prepared with
information
vital to the completion of their registrations, contact the PTAC for information on this vital information!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Seminar: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
$20/person
Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan
Reservation Required!
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438
 

July 2008
How to Become a Government Contractor - Muskegon PTAC
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
- Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
- Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
- Finding Opportunities
- Types of Solicitations
- Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
- Laws and Regulations
- The Bid Process
- Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101
- What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor Registration
- Obtaining Bidding Information
- Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
- Marketing Your Product or Service
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Seminar: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:30 am
$40/person
Muskegon Area First Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
Location: DeVos Center, University Club, Room Dev 107C, 401 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
For more information, call : (231) 722-7700 or e-mail: Pamela Poort
How to Become a Government Contractor - Macomb
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
- Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
- Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
- Finding Opportunities
- Types of Solicitations
- Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
- Laws and Regulations
- The Bid Process
- Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101
- What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor Registration
- Obtaining Bidding Information
- Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
- Marketing Your Product or Service
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Seminar: 10:00 am - Noon
This seminar is free of charge, however reservations are required
The Macomb Regional PTAC services businesses located within Macomb, St. Clair, Sanilac, Lapeer, Tuscola and Huron Counties.
For more information, call : (586) 498-4122, fax: (586) 498-4165, e-mail: Jennifer Tisdale
How to Become a Government Contractor - Livonia
Federal Government Contracting 101 / State of Michigan Contracting 101
What does it take to become a successful government contractor? What services and resources are available to a
small business pursuing the government market? If your company has been considering the field of government
contracting, this seminar will give you the insight you need.
Did you know the federal government purchases more than $415 billion of goods and services a year and the State of
Michigan has a diverse portfolio valued at more than $16 billion? Find out what it takes to sell your goods and
services to the federal government and the State of Michigan. In addition, learn about the services and continuous
support the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) has available to help your company with the contracting
process.
Federal Government Contracting 101
- Classifying your Product or Service (NAICS, SIC Codes, PSC/FSCs)
- Getting Registered: CCR and Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Programs: Set-asides, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business,
8(a), Veteran Owned, etc.
- Finding Opportunities
- Types of Solicitations
- Marketing Strategies: Finding Opportunities, Subcontracting
- Laws and Regulations
- The Bid Process
- Debriefing
State of Michigan Contracting 101
- What Products and Services does the State of Michigan buy?
- Vendor Registration
- Obtaining Bidding Information
- Planning and Researching for State Procurement Opportunities
- Marketing Your Product or Service
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Who Should Attend: Management and key player(s) who will support and facilitate government
contracting within your company.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Seminar: 9:00 am - Noon
$40/person
Schoolcraft College - Livonia
Reservation Required!
For more information, call: (734) 462-4438