Procurement Technical
Assistance Center
PTAC: Resources
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Forms
- BEP Certification Application
- Central Contractor Registration Handbook
- HUBZone Application Guide
- PTAC Economic Impact Form
- PTAC New Client Form
Government Registrations
State of Illinois Vendor Registration – These applications must be printed and mailed to each office.
- Department of Human Rights Number Request form
- Bidder Application Form
- BEP Certification Applications
- BEP Certification Renewal Application
Federal Government Registration – These applications must be completed and submitted electronically.
- Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS Number request)
- Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
- Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)
Are you interested in contracting with other state governments?
Visit this website to identify each state’s vendor registration requirements.
Upcoming Events
IL PTAC Workshops:
The IL PTAC at John A. Logan College will be offering the following workshops this fall. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required as space is limited. To register, follow this link http://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action (Events are arranged in date order)or call our office at 618-985-2828 x 8525. Events are arranged in date order.
- Basics of Government Contracting – September 23, 2010 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM H122
This workshop will acquaint participants with the Federal acquisition market. You will learn the steps and processes necessary to do business with both federal and state governments and you will learn the benefits of partnering with the PTAC in order to find opportunities. - Market Research for your Business – October 20, 2010 9:00 AM – 12:00 H125
This hand’s on workshop will introduce you to resources that allow you perform market research for your business in the government marketplace as well as how to research your competition. This is an invaluable workshop for learning how and where to market yourself in the government arena. - Successful Proposal Preparation – November 15, 2010 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM H132
This workshop will walk participants through the elements of a solicitation and will address how to respond to each element. Participants will receive a full solicitation and completed, successful proposal at the end of the class to use as reference material.
Cook County Business Opportunity Expo – September 16, 2010,
The business of Cook County is administered by over 100 using agencies. These agencies are located throughout the 946 square miles that make up Cook County, which includes the City of Chicago and suburban townships. Each agency has its own representative who is responsible for identifying and managing its procurement needs.
The Cook County Business Opportunity Expo provides a “one-stop shop” opportunity to speak directly with representatives from various County using agencies to access and acquire information pertaining to their procurement needs and requirements.
For more information and registration - http://legacy.cookcountygov.com/purchasing/BOE/2010CCBOE_061710.html
Department of Homeland Security - E-Verify
Free Session
I am pleased to announce that the Department of Homeland Security will present a free informational session on the E-Verify system, Tuesday, September 14th from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the College of DuPage Open Campus Center.
Does E-Verify pertain to you?
The Federal Contractor Rule and E-Verify
The FAR final rule, known as the E-Verify federal contractor rule, directs federal agencies to require many federal contractors to use E-Verify to electronically verify the employment eligibility of certain employees. The final rule became effective September 8, 2009 and requires certain federal contractors, through language inserted into their contract, to begin using E Verify to validate their new and existing employees.
E-Verify is a free internet-based system, partnership between Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, that gives employers the ability to confirm the legal working status of a new hire in seconds.
E-Verify works by allowing employers to electronically compare employee information taken from the Form I-9 (the paper-based employee eligibility form used for all new hires)
- 425 million records in the Social Security Administration database
- 60 million records in the Department of Homeland Security database
- 70,000 employers using E-Verify
- 1,000- new employers joining weekly
Where
Open Campus Center (OCC) – Room 128College of DuPage
425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Who Should Attend
Any employer. Business owners, human resource specialists, payroll administrators and others who want to learn more about E-Verify.
This free informational session will offer you an understanding of the program and key features.
Reservations will be required due to space limitations. To RSVP call the Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at 630-942-2184 or email haaker@cod.edu with your name, company name, phone number.
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is also offering a number of workshops this fall. For a complete schedule and registration information follow this link http://southernillinois.biz/
SBA PROGRAMS - REGISTRATION INFO - WEBINARS - 8/24 and 9/21
On Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 9:00 am and Tuesday September 21st at 9:00 am, the Springfield Branch Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide a one hour overview of the processing, serving and liquidation of SBA guaranteed loans to Illinois Small Business Development Centers and SCORE Chapters. The same material will be covered on each date! Illinois SBDCs are encouraged to sign up for one of these webinars to find out more details about the SBA loan process. SBA will review:
- SBA 7a eligibility issues
- The contents of an SBA loan report
- The closing conditions of an SBA loan
- The servicing of an SBA loan
- The liquidation procedures of an SBA loan
If you would like to learn more about these SBA processes you may register for this event by contacting Stephanie Schatz by e-mail Stephanie.Schatz@sba.gov or by phone 217-793-5020-114.
Helpful Links
Use the resources below to identify bid opportunities and further market yourself to the government.
Federal Sites
- Fed Biz Ops
- Federal Procurement Data Systems
- Federal Acquisition Regulations
- North American Industrial Classification Codes
- Product Service Codes/Federal Supply Codes
- Small business Administration
Marketing Resources
- Doing Business with the Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Navy – Office of Small Business Programs
- Doing Business with the Army Corp of Engineers
- Selling to the Department of Commerce
- Doing Business with the Department of Labor
- Doing Business with the U.S. Department of the State
- Doing Business with FDA
- USDA advertisement for SDV and Vets (PDF)
Additional sites will be added as available. If you are interested in working with a specific agency or bureau and need contact information please contact the IL PTAC at JALC and we can assist you.