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How to Prepare for Federal Spending Sprees If you are new to federal government contracting, you may not know that the highest percentage of awards occur in the last quarter of the fiscal year. This happens because agencies have remaining funds they must spend, leading to a massive spending spree. The end of the fiscal year is too late to establish the knowledge and relationships you need to be successful, so you need to take action now to make sure your company is ready to capture this spending next year. Read more here >>

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Doing Business With the U.S. General Services Administration Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 10 AM - 11 AM PT Webinar FREE Register >> Are you ready to increase your revenue by selling to the federal government? The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) facilitates the purchase of over $84 billion in products, services, and solutions - so what are you waiting for? Join us to learn about the different avenues of contracting with GSA and what upcoming opportunities they have for you!

Webinar Topics Covered: Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Public Buildings Service (PBS) Federal Acquisition Services Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool Subcontracting Opportunities

An Introductory Webinar How to Do Business With the Government Thursday, September 14th, 2023 10 AM - 11 AM PT Webinar FREE Register >> 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.

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​

Partner Events

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Bay Area E-Contractor Academy >> In-Person | Thurs, 09/28 2 p.m.

Caltrans North Region Procurement Fair >> Virtual | Tues, 10/03 10 a.m.

Govology.com 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.

Bid Opportunities

Humboldt and Mendocino Inmate Commissary Services >> Issuer: Mendocino County Closing Date: 09/18/23 Landscape Architecture Professional Services for the Bower Park Restoration & Improvement Grant Project >> Issuer: Mendocino County Closing Date: 09/22/23 Child Protection Reporting Guide Implementation >> Issuer: Humboldt County Closing Date: 10/11/23 Design & Construction of an AeroMod Activated Sludge Package Plant and Leach Field >> Issuer: Blue Lake Rancheria Closing Date: 10/13/23 Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Del Norte 115kV Circuit Switcher Retrofit >> Issuer: City of Redding Closing Date: 09/14/23 2023 Uniform Volumetric Water Rate Study >> Issuer: City of Shasta Lake Closing Date: 09/22/23 Office of the County Public Defender Office Space >> Issuer: Del Norte County Closing Date: 09/22/23 Supportive Housing Program >> Issuer: Shasta County Closing Date: 09/28/23

Bay Area American Rescue Plan Act: Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention >> Issuer: Alameda County Closing Date: 09/14/23 Interim Housing Support Services & Site MGT >> Issuer: Sonoma County Closing Date: 09/14/23 Eating Disorder Treatment Services >> Issuer: Alameda County Closing Date: 09/15/23 Engineering & Env. Services for Compost Site >> Issuer: Sonoma County Closing Date: 09/18/23 TC70311 Crane Services >> Issuer: San Francisco County Closing Date: 09/18/23 IT DAHLIA Web Design, DEV, Maintanence >> Issuer: San Francisco County Closing Date: 09/19/23 Development & Coordination of 2 Health Emergency Preparedness Exercise >> Issuer: San Mateo County Closing Date: 09/22/23 Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Service Benefit Implementation >> Issuer: San Mateo County Closing Date: 10/06/23

For personalized bid opportunities, reach out to your Procurement Specialist or apply for services

In-Person Counseling at Cal Poly Humboldt 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 let us know you prefer in-person counseling. Visit Our Office >>

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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