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Do You Know About Our In-Person Counseling? |
Norcal APEX Accelerator offers assistance throughout our 15-county service area virtually, but we also have in-person counseling at our Cal Poly Humboldt office! Apply to be a client today and make sure to let us know if you would prefer to have in-person counseling.
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CA State Small Business/ Disabled Veteran Business Entity First Policy
If you need yet another reason to be Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Entity (DVBE) certified, you should know that California has a new SB/DVBE First Policy that has been adopted by 24 CA State Departments. This means that participating state departments are required to seek out an SB/DVBE firm before they look to buy elsewhere. We are here to help you make this policy work for your contracting goals!
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An Introductory Webinar
How to Do Business With
the Government
Thursday, August 10th, 2023
10 AM - 11 AM PT
Webinar
FREE
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Did you know government agencies purchase almost everything - from custodial, construction, and IT, to pencils, pet food, and even goats for grazing?
Join our Procurement Specialist, James Forrest, to discover the opportunities and requirements of doing business with the government, including cities, counties, transportation agencies, education districts, states, and the federal government. We’ll help you determine if selling to the government is right for you, and teach you the basics of how to get started and be successful.
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Webinar Topics Covered:
- What is the Norcal APEX Accelerator Program?
- What is government contracting?
- How to determine if selling to the government is right for you
- How to get started
- Marketing to the government
- Where to find bid opportunities
- Steps for Success​
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An Introductory Webinar
How to Do Business With the Federal Government
Thursday, August 17th, 2023
10 AM - 11 AM PT
Webinar
FREE
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Did you know federal government agencies purchase over $500B in supplies, services, and construction annually? If you can name it, the federal government probably buys it.
Join our Procurement Specialist, Nanci Pigeon, to discover the necessary preparation for doing business with the federal government. We'll help you determine if selling to the federal government is right for you and teach you the basics of how to get started and be successful. This webinar will give you a run-down of what you need to know and how to prepare for success in the federal government marketplace. From "Am I ready?" to submitting your first proposal, this webinar will set you on the path to success with federal agencies.
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Webinar Topics Covered:
- Are you ready for Federal Contracting?
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)/Product Service Codes (PSC)
- SBA Size Standards
- System for Award Management registration requirements
- Small business certifications
- Capabilities statement
- Types of SAM notices
- Tips for reading and responding to a solicitation
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Secrets to an Effective Capabilities Statement
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
10 AM - 11 AM PT
Webinar
FREE
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You wouldn't apply for a job without a resume, right? Well then, you need to make sure your Capabilities Statement is ready for working with the government!
If you're new to government contracting you may not have heard of this document but it is a key marketing tool commonly used for networking with government agencies and prime contractors. We will guide you through the basics of building a capabilities statement and how to utilize it as a part of your government contracting marketing plan.
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Webinar Topics Covered:
- What a capabilities statement is
- Why they are important
- How they're used
- How to develop your own
- Pointers on how to stand out from the competition
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A Layman's Guide to Contract Terms
Virtual
GSA Schedule Basics: Part 1
Virtual
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Small Business Contracting Symposium
Hybrid
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GSA Schedule Basics: Part 2
Virtual
Finding Caltrans and State Government Contracting Opportunities
Virtual

Finding Federal Government Contracting Opportunities
Virtual
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Govology is an expansive library of live and on-demand webinars to help businesses compete in the government marketplace. Norcal APEX Accelerator/PTAC Clients can access these webinars for FREE with our discount code. Apply to be a client today, contact your Procurement Specialist, or reach out to us at info@norcalptac.org or 707.267.7561 for more information.
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Humboldt and Mendocino
On-Site Document Shredding and Destruction Services
Issuer: Mendocino County
Closing Date: 08/17/23 | more>>
Construction Management & Inspection Services
Issuer: City of Arcata
Closing Date: 08/18/23 | more>>
Carlson Park Improvements Project
Issuer: City of Arcata
Closing Date: 08/24/23 | more>>
2023 Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program
Issuer: Mendocino County
Closing Date: 08/28/23 | more>>
Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Del Norte
Fit For Duty Psychological Evaluations
Issuer: Shasta County
Closing Date: 08/15/23 | more>>
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Issuer: City of Shasta Lake
Closing Date: 08/24/23 | more>>
Commercial Center Safe Routes to School Engineering & Planning Services
Issuer: City of Shasta Lake
Closing Date: 08/25/23 | more>>
Lease and Operation of Fixed Base Operation Located at Benton Field
Issuer: City of Redding
Closing Date: 08/31/23 | more>>
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Bay Area
Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Assessment
Issuer: Santa Clara County
Closing Date: 08/11/23 | more>>
Digital Mobile Radio Antenna Installation
Issuer: Sonoma County
Closing Date: 08/16/23 | more>>
Electric Bus Charger Expansion
Issuer: Sonoma County
Closing Date: 08/22/23 | more>>
Unarmed Security Guard Services
Issuer: San Francisco County
Closing Date: 08/24/23 | more>>
Data Center Cloud Disaster Recovery
Issuer: San Mateo County
Closing Date: 08/24/23 | more>>
Turn Over of Care and Facility Patient Flow Consultant
Issuer: Alameda County
Closing Date: 08/28/23 | more>>
822 Geary / 629 Hyde CSU / OPPSS
Issuer: San Francisco County
Closing Date: 08/30/23 | more>>
Dry Ice Blasting Services
Issuer: Santa Clara County
Closing Date: 08/31/23 | more>>
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For personalized bid opportunities, reach out to your Procurement Specialist or apply for services
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Norcal APEX Accelerator/PTAC helps small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies. All of our services are free and include one-on-one coaching, webinars, bid matching, and more!
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This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. |
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Norcal APEX Accelerator/PTAC is funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. |
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