Some of New Mexico’s largest employers were once small businesses looking for new sources of revenue. They found revenue and growth by contracting with the government. Ready to get started? Several resource providers aim to help you expand your business through federal, state, and local contracts.
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is a government-funded program providing assistance to small businesses that want to sell their goods or services to the government, educational institutions, or tribal entities. Experienced advisors provide a wide range of services, including individual counseling and training to enable businesses to successfully compete for government contracts. Program participants learn:
- How to register a business in government databases
- Research strategies for accessing federal, state, & local government markets
- How to market to the government
- How to respond effectively to a request for proposal (RFP) and a request for quotation (RFQ)
- How to obtain federal Set-Aside certifications, if applicable
- Federal accounting and invoicing practices
- Post-award guidance
- Understanding government regulations
- How to be “Contract Ready”
- Advantages of teaming with other companies
Read the FAQs about government contracting, and contact a PTAC office for assistance.
The State of New Mexico gives New Mexico resident-owned businesses preference in state contracts, and recent legislation expanded the definition of resident-owned to include Native American- and Veteran-Owned businesses.
Here’s how one New Mexico business expanded by selling to the government.
Read the SBA’s contracting guide.
Attend one of the upcoming workshops:
–USDA Small Business Workshop – Contracting with the US Department of Agriculture: TODAY! April 14 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Learn about USDA agencies, programs, and the contract and procurement process, and get details about upcoming procurement opportunities. Today’s session focuses on USDA programs, contracts, and procurement opportunities. Register here.
–State Purchasing Division Procurement Changes: April 20 at 1:00 pm. This webinar outlines recent legislative changes that increased preference for New Mexico businesses by including Native American- and Veteran-Owned businesses. Learn about the Buy New Mexico program, how to register as a vendor, and where to find procurement training. Register here.