PTAP Advisor Diane Kimbrell Howell addressing the “ChallengeHER” workshop.

Exclamation pointFree Help with SAM Registration – and other government contracting issues.

System for Award Management (SAM) registration is FREE, and the New Mexico PTAP Advisors can help you complete this and other registrations/certifications at no charge. Our Advisors are experienced in government contracting and offer a wide range of services, including individual counseling and training to enable businesses to successfully compete for government contracts.

Our Advisors offer free, one-on-one confidential counseling, workshops and training in areas including:

  • How to register and certify your business for government contracting
  • How to market yourself to the government
  • How to identify and evaluate bidding opportunities
  • How to respond effectively to a Request For Proposal (RFP) and a Request For Quotation (RFQ)
  • How to create and deliver a winning presentation
  • Federal accounting and invoicing practices
  • Post-award assistance
  • Research strategies for accessing federal, state, and local government markets
  • Understanding government regulations
  • How to be ‘Contract Ready’

Register for free, confidential counseling at Local Centers: