How much do your services cost?

The majority of our services are provided at no cost to our client, however, a nominal fee may be charged for special services and luncheons.
Luncheons usually range from $8 to $15.  Our procurement bid match service is $40/annually after a 2 week free trial period; for manufacturing clients:  Procurement Histories $35/annual fee; military specification service $50/annual fee.

How soon can I come in for counseling?

New clients must complete and submit the online GPC New Client Application.  You will then be contacted by a GPC consultant to set up an initial appointment.

If I become a GPC client, am I guaranteed that my business will receive government contracts?

No. Our services will help you complete registrations, improve your bids, and locate opportunities, but we cannot guarantee your business will receive contracts. We are a resource for education, inspiration, and collaboration as you work to gain government contract business.

Does GPC create or write proposals for clients?

No. GPC will work with you as you create your proposal and will review your bid for accuracy and search for areas of improvement but we do not create or write your proposals.

Does the GPC award government contracts?

No. GPC is not a purchasing agency.  We do not award government contracts, nor do we have influence with the decision-making process. We assist companies with developing their program to do business with the government, developing bids, and locating opportunities.

My company is struggling financially, is government contracting a good way to fix this?

Working for the government requires dedication of resources to ensure compliance. Additionally, government agencies may consider your ability to perform work when bidding on projects. The government does not pay for contracts in advance, so companies will require the necessary cash flow to finance ongoing projects.

How do I gain experience with the government, if I can't win bids for government contracts because of a lack of experience with them?

There are several ways to gain experience with the government.

1.    Subcontracting to a prime contractor; this establishes a work-history, which may be used for future prime contracts.

2.    Bidding on small contracts, which may not require history with the government.

3.    Credit-card selling of small items to the government.

What type of effort does it require to do business with the government?

Government contracting can involve significant commitment and may distract your business from other important opportunities. A good analogy is to compare your business dealings with the government as you would any other potential revenue stream. You have to make sure you have the time and resources to commit.  You will be required to contribute a modest amount of effort to the initial paperwork and registration, reviewing opportunities, and creation of bids. Also it may be necessary to have access to loans and financial resources so a good credit history is important. When successful, the benefits of participating frequently make the effort worthwhile, with long-term contracts and payment guarantees as results.

Does the GPC certify companies as Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, 8(a) and other federal certifications?

No. The Small Business Administration - a separate entity - is responsible for the federal certification of businesses. We work closely with the SBA in many areas and can assist you in filling out the appropriate paperwork.

Yes.   The GPC staff work closely with the State and Local purchasing agents.  We can assist you with vendor database registration and certifications.

The GPC’s funding comes from the Dept of Defense and the Northwest Louisiana Economic Development Foundation.  In order to continue to receive funding, we need to show the Department of Defense that we are working hard and have results; that you are receiving contracts. Your award information is kept confidential.  The GPC consolidates the awards reported by clients and reports only that total number.