{"id":36,"date":"2019-07-29T13:51:07","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T13:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maineptac.org\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:41:31","slug":"counseling-technical-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.emdc.org\/apex-staging\/services\/counseling-technical-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling &#038; Technical Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Procurement Counselors provide individualized counseling that helps businesses expand into federal, state, and local government markets. During one-on-one counseling sessions, we work with our clients to create an action plan and develop a strategy. We cover topics including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determining eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Creating capability statements<\/li>\n<li>Finding contracting and sub-contracting opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Learning product and procurement histories<\/li>\n<li>Understanding federal regulations and military specifications<\/li>\n<li>Preparing for proposals (RFPs, RFQs)<\/li>\n<li>Managing contracts post-award\n<ul>\n<li>Quality assurance, delivery of product\/service, and billing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Exploring research and development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registering as a government contractor, vendor, and\/or supplier is the first step towards winning government contracts. In addition, eligible businesses can obtain certifications to help them gain preferential access to contracts. Our technical support guides businesses through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtaining NAICS, federal supply, and product supply codes<\/li>\n<li>GSA Scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Creating Bid Match profiles<\/li>\n<li>Registering for SAM (System for Award Management)<\/li>\n<li>Applying for DBE, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business, and\/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Certifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Procurement Counselors provide individualized counseling that helps businesses expand into federal, state, and local government markets. During one-on-one counseling sessions, we work with our clients to create an action plan and develop a strategy. 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