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PAC was created to provide training and
technical assistance to area businesses interested in contracting with
federal, state, and local governments.
A non-profit organization funded by a cooperative effort between the
Department of Defense and Texas Tech University.
PROCUREMENT
STAFF
Otilo Castellano, Director
Bruce Clinard, Sr. Procurement Counselor
Becky Castilleja, Secretary
Goals:
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Promote Economic Development
in
the
local
area
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–Generate
Employment
by
the
creation
and/or
retention
of
area
jobs
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–Improve
the
Business
Climate
in
the
local
area
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–Increase
access
of
West
Texas
Businesses
to
the
World’s Largest
Market
for
Goods
and
Services
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How Can We Help You?
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Explain how the government buys goods and services |
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Conduct seminars on contracting procedures and
sponsor workshops to introduce your firm to government buying agencies |
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Research the government markets to pinpoint buyers |
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Distribute bid information on federal, state and local procurement
opportunities |
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Guide you through the contracting process and help you prepare bid
packages |
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Help your firm register on appropriate government bid lists |
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Provide ready access to military specifications and government
regulations |
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Help resolve problems in each phase of the procurement process
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Why Sell to the
Government?
Products:
They buy almost everything. Over 2,800 federal agencies buy over $200
billion worth of goods and services annually.
Market:
Is the market for your product/service saturated? Through government
contracting, your market is expanded across the nation and beyond.
Demand:
Is there a seasonal demand for your product/service? Government contracting
could smooth out those demand fluctuations.
Diversification:
Marketing to the government diversifies your customer base.
Capacity:
Is your business at full capacity? Government contracting can capitalize on
excess capacity.
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