PTAC
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
OrganizationsDefinition
Local organizations that provide free counseling to businesses seeking government contracts.
More Information
PTACs help businesses understand federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities. Services include registration assistance, bid preparation help, and ongoing counseling. There are approximately 300 PTAC locations nationwide, funded in part by the Department of Defense.
Example
A business owner visits their local PTAC to get help registering in SAM.gov and finding government contract opportunities.