Nearly $4.3 Million in Government Contracts for
Third Quarter 2008
January 6, 2009
The Saginaw Future Inc. Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC) assisted five area companies attain more than $4.3 million
in government contracts in the third quarter of 2008. The companies won
a total of 36 federal government contracts. The numerous products and
services provided include specialized aerospace equipment, metal
fabrication and pharmaceuticals.
The federal government is a multi-billion dollar purchaser of goods and
services. States and local governments are also major purchasers of products
and services. The Saginaw Future Inc. PTAC provides no fee assistance to
businesses that are interested in tapping this market. SFI’s Procurement
Manager, Delena Spates-Allen, has over 20 years of expertise to help
businesses acquire federal and state government contracts.
The services offered by the Saginaw Future Inc. PTAC include bid matching
service, market research, specifications and standards, federal acquisition
regulations, subcontracting opportunities and much more. During 2007, the
Saginaw Future Inc. PTAC helped area companies win a total of 182 government
contracts with a total value of more than $3.6 million. Consultation on
exporting products and/or services internationally is also provided.
Due to confidentiality agreements, companies receiving contracts are not
always released.
