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PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS(PTAC)

Presenter:Laura Subel

Procurement Specialist 850-595-0089 Lsubel@uwf.edu

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PURPOSE

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PURPOSE (cont’d)

Educate businesses on government policies – local, state, federal

Generate sales and jobs for Florida businesses

Improve the business climate and economic development in Florida

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FREE COUNSELING INCLUDES

Bid/Proposal Preparation Contract AdministrationMarketingPre-Award SurveysQuality Assurance ProgramBasic Training ConferencesSpecial Training Programs

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BID/PROPOSAL PREPARATIONIndividual and confidential

assistance in bid analysis and preparation

Identification of cost elementsSpecial considerations related to:

Contract Specifications Delivery schedule Packaging requirements

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Receive better offers Don’t receive offers Answer fewer questions

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

InvoicingPayment problemsContract modification implicationsLiaison service between clients

and government agencies

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Have fewer problems to resolveAnswer fewer questions

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MARKETING

Identification of DOD and other government agencies that routinely buy specific goods and services

Name, address and telephone number of major federal buying offices

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Receive fewer marketing

calls/emailsLocate applicable potential

vendors

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MARKETING (CONT)Location of potential subcontracting opportunities Central Contractor Registration (CCR)Government procurement web sites

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Receive fewer calls/emailsMeet your prime contractors

subcontracting plansHave potential contractors with

valid CC Registration

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PRE-AWARD SURVEYSOn-site assistance in the preparation

for a pre-award survey including: Documentation of financial capability to

perform Development of evidence to show

technical ability to perform Facilities capabilities Standards for accounting system Certificate of Competency (COC)

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Have fewer negative pre-awardsHave pre-awards completed

fasterProcess fewer COCs

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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMProvide guidance in the preparation

or upgrading of a quality assurance program to meet contract requirements: Special contract requirements Documentation ISO RFID

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Receive offers meeting QA

requirementsAnswer fewer questions

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PTAC TRAINING

BASIC TRAINING CONFERENCES SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS LOCAL AREA SEMINARSREGIONAL SEMINARSOUTREACH SEMINARS

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Answer fewer questionsAssist vendors in obtaining

training

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PTAC CLIENTS SAY

“Focused and time efficient advice. PTAC was instrumental in our recent award of a General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule.

“It’s wonderful having someone to call when there’s a need. Recently used PTAC’s expertise in submitting a bid to a school board. Strongly recommend using PTAC”

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Receive positive feedback on

your referrals to PTACLook Good!

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PTAC CLIENTS SAY“Please use PTAC’s, they have a

wealth of information.”“I would recommend highly PTAC for

their assistance. Very helpful and willing to help all the way.”

“PTAC is outstanding! Keep up the good work!”

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Helped someone!Feel Good!

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SUCCESSFlorida PTAC clients have won

over $6.1 billion in contracts since 1986,

helping to create/retain140,000 jobs.

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Spend your FY fundsMeet your procurement goals

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PTA CENTERS ARE IN50 STATES

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA&

PUERTO RICOLocations:www.dla.mil/dbwww.aptc-us.org

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BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT

YOU… Can refer to applicable PTAC

CENTERS ARE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:CENTERS ARE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Jane Dowgwillo, Jane Dowgwillo, Florida PTAC Program Manager

(850) 473-7806jdowgwillo@uwf.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA11000 University Pkwy, Bldg. 38

Pensacola, FL 32514

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Laura Subel, PTAC SpecialistLaura Subel, PTAC Specialist

(850) 595-0089Lsubel@uwf.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA401 E. Chase St., Ste. 100

Pensacola, FL 32502

Covering Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee Areas

Counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, Washington, Jackson, Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson,

Madison, Taylor

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Paul Briere, PTAC SpecialistPaul Briere, PTAC Specialist

(850) 301-3514pbriere@uwf.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA409 Racetrack Rd.

Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547

Covering Ft. Walton Beach and Crestview Areas

Counties: Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa

Small Business Specialist

Contracting Officer

Contracting Specialist

Contract Administrator

Your Unpaid Employee Yes!

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About HX5Company Incorporated in 2004 in the State of FloridaHX5 is Headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, FloridaCCR and ORCA RegisteredOur Cage Code is 4VMT5

HX5 Service Focus AreasMission Operations and SupportInformation TechnologySoftware and Hardware EngineeringResearch, Development and Test (RD&T)DoD Weather OperationsProgram management and Logistics

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SBA Small Business Certifications8(a) CertifiedService Disabled Veteran OwnedWoman Owned BusinessMinority Owned businessSmall Disadvantaged Business

HX5 LocationsCurrently HX5 has over 120 Employees across 20 states performing in 29 different locations

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HX5 Customers - U.S. Air Force Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) - Research , Development , and Test and Technical Investigations Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Air Education Training Command (AETC) - Advanced Oracle and Web Systems Development and Maintenance Randolph Air Force Base, TX

3rd Special Operations Squadron (SOS) Dragon Operation Centers and Ground Control Stations Maintenance Support Cannon AFB, NM & Nellis AFB, NV

U.S. Air National GuardAir National Guard System Support Representative (ANG SSR) System Administration and Mission Spectrum Support Multiple ANG Stations

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U.S. Special Operations CommandInformation Technology Service Management (ITSM) - Professional Services and Innovative IT Service Management Multiple Locations

U.S. ArmyArmy Corp of Engineers - Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Research & Development, Science & Engineering and Related Logistical and Administrative Support Services

Multiple locations

U.S. NavyNaval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) -Scientific Network Systems Operations and Support John C. Stennis Space Center, MS

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HX5 Business Partners Jacobs Technology SAIC L3 Lockheed Martin BTAS

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HX5 Accomplishes Phenomenal Growth with PTAC Support

Laura Subel, from the Florida SBDC’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provided invaluable support and assistance to HX5 throughout the application process for 8(a) certification.

Subel provided one-on-one counseling and guidance to HX5 during it’s course of business with federal, state and local governments.

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As a result of the 8(a) certification and Ms. Subels assistance, HX5 was able to accomplish phenomenal growth within a year of being certified and continues to build upon it’s success.

In 2007, HX5 had 3 employees. By 2008, revenues had increased to over $2 million and by 2009, HX5 employed more than 50 people.

Since receiving 8(a) certification, the total current contract values to date have reached over $45 million. HX5 currently employs over 120 people supporting it’s customers mission in over 20 states and in more than 29 locations throughout the United States.

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HX5 believes that the success we have achieved is a direct result of the tremendous assistance provided by PTAC.

“We recognize that as a direct result of Laura Subel’s support, HX5 was granted the 8(a) certification, awarded it’s first 8(a) contract and has successfully secured additional contracts from the government. PTAC is an integral part of our continued success.” Margie Howard – President and CEO

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The SBA 100 features one hundred businesses that have created at least 100 jobs since receiving SBA assistance. The 100 companies are from across America and do business in a variety of industries, from manufacturing, to food and beverage, to shipping. Take a look at HX5’s profile on the SBA 100 website by visiting this link - http://www.sba.gov/sba-100/hx5-llc