Our Service Area: 54 of 58 California Counties
The Federal Technology Center (The FTC) provides contracting assistance to small businesses in 54 of California’s 58 counties (shown above in red).
In October 2000, The FTC established a Procurement Assistance Program to provide government contracting assistance to a 10-county area surrounding Sacramento, California. In October 2003, The FTC was designated by the Defense Logistics Agency as a Statewide Procurement Assistance Program to serve 46 of California's 58 counties. In January 2005, The FTC began serving 54 of the 58 counties. |
Our Services
As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, The FTC promotes economic development in California by helping small businesses successfully compete for federal, state, and local government contracts through the following: |
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FREE Courses and Seminars
The FTC offers FREE courses and seminars throughout California on a variety of topics of interest to small businesses that want to do business with the federal, state, or local government. More info > |
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FREE One-on-One Counseling
The FTC provides FREE individualized counseling to help small businesses achieve their goals. With over 200 years of combined government contracting experience, our counselors are prepared to advise and assist clients in:
- identifying marketing opportunities and strategies
- preparing and submitting applications and certifications
- researching and understanding regulations
- responding to solicitations
- pursuing subcontracting opportunities
- complying with post award administration More info > |
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FREE Assistance with Government
Qualification Processes:
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), Central Contractor Registration (CCR), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, and California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS)
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FREE Government Certification Assistance:
Small Business Administration’s 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Programs; State of California Small Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs and
California Public Utilities Commission Women Minority Business Enterprise Clearinghouse (WMBE Clearinghouse) |
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GovLink Bid-Matching Service
For the cost of pennies per day, The FTC's GovLink Bid-Matching service will notify you when your products or services match what the government wants to buy. More info > |
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Our Resources
The FTC also provides the following FREE resources to small businesses:
Contractor's Reference Library, Contractor's Computer Station,
Contracting Links, Referrals, and Getting Started with Government
Contracting Online Step-by-Step Guide.
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Contact Information
The Federal Technology Center
4600 Roseville Road, Suite 100
North Highlands, CA 95660
916.334.9388 or 866.382.7822 toll-free (in California) |
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Frequently asked questions about The FTC |
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What can The FTC do for me?
The FTC can save you time and money by helping you learn how to successfully compete for government contracts. If you want to do business with the government, we are here to help you. We are a not-for-profit, public benefit organization chartered to help small businesses with all aspects of government contracting. We are funded by grants which allow us to provide counseling, training, and other resources at no charge to you. |
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Why should my company care about doing business with the government?
• The government is a great customer
• On average, the federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services and the state of California spends over $9 billion per year
• They buy almost every type of product and service
• They pay their bills
• They don't go out of business |
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I am interested in selling to the government. Where should I begin?
We can help you with all aspects of government contracting. We recommend that you begin by going through our free web resource:
Getting Started with Government Contracting Online Step-by-Step Guide.
Then check out our free classes in the Upcoming Events section of our website. |
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How can government organizations or large corporations partner with
The FTC to help small business?
Government organizations or large businesses can help small businesses by becoming Community Partners of The FTC. Call Jack Toney for more information at 916.334.9388.
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