SAGINAW – The Saginaw Future Inc. Procurement Technical Assistance Center assisted 11 regional companies attain more than $5.2 million in government contracts. The companies won a total of 200 federal government contracts. The numerous products and services provided include specialized aerospace equipment, metal fabrication and medical device products.
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. Saginaw Future PTAC provides no fee assistance to businesses that are interested in tapping this market. SFI’s Procurement Manager, Delena Spates-Allen, has more than 20 years of expertise to help businesses acquire federal and state government contracts.
The services offered include bid matching service, market research, specifications and standards, federal acquisition regulations, subcontracting opportunities and much more. During 2008, the Saginaw Future Inc. PTAC helped regional companies win a total of 222 government contracts with a total value of nearly $34 million.
Due to confidentiality agreements, companies receiving contracts are not released.
Established in 1992, Saginaw Future is a public-private alliance of local businesses, the County of Saginaw, City of Saginaw, 16 local municipalities and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. SFI’s strategic partners also include education, labor and government.
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