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Electronic Industry

This industry produces computers, computer-related products, communications equipment as well as a wide range of goods used for both commercial and military purposes.

Medical Industry

This sector is extremely important since it has an extraordinary impact on the health and quality of life. It occupies an important place in the economy of Puerto Rico, contributing with 10.8% (11,600) of total employment in the manufacturing sector (107,800) in fiscal year 2007.

 

Metal Industry

Have entered the era of sophisticated technology, this technology has improved both product quality and worker productivity. Competition has resulted in increasing specialization of production, as many producers have captured different niches in the market and specialized quality certifications.

Apparel Industry

This industry comprises various industrial groups engaged in two distinctive manufacturing processes: cut and sew and the manufacture of garments in establishments that first knit fabric and then cut and sew the fabric. It includes more than 80 plants contributing with over 10,000 direct jobs.

Sun-tan Industry

Both Spanish and English are the official languages, the local currency is the U.S. dollar, and no visas or passports are required to enter Puerto Rico from the United States. Mail is sent through the US Postal Service at the same rates as on the mainland.

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Bid-Match services

The PTAC offers a computerized Bid Matching Service to locate federal business opportunities pertinent to your business. Bid Matches are based on a profile of your company’s capabilities, products and services. The PTAC counselor will assist you in defining these criteria. Please contact us for an appointment.

The core of our procurement assistance program is counseling. Our counselors provide assistance in areas such as:

  • Understanding and applying Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Getting registered to do business with the government (CCR, Duns)
  • The language and basic understanding of contracting
  • Veteran’s programs and registrations
  • Small business certifications, including 8a, HUBZone & Small Disadvantaged Business
  • Matching & marketing your product or service to the appropriate government agencies
  • Interpretation of solicitation and assistance with the bidding and proposal process
  • Research contract award histories
  • Locate specifications and standards
  • Follow-up assistance with pre and post contract award procedures
  • DoD and SBA Pilot Mentor/Protégé Program
  • Market research
  • Sub-contracting opportunities with Prime Contractors
  • Search government databases to identify opportunities
  • GSA Schedules & GSA Advantage

The PTAC also provides assistance in group settings through seminars, workshops, conferences and trade fairs at various locations in Puerto Rico on topics including:

  • Basics of government contracting
  • GSA/VA contracts & schedules
  • How to prepare bids/proposals
  • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
  • Finding government contracts on the Internet
  • Market research
  • Government Preference Programs
  • And much more...

Please contact us for an appointment.

 

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