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The purpose of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the SBTDC is to assist North Carolina businesses in obtaining and performing under Federal, State, and Local government contracts. We provide individual counseling and seminars on selling your products or services to the government. We help businesses stay current and competitive as government procurement moves rapidly into the electronic age.
The core of the procurement assistance program is to help you:
Understand solicitation requirements and terminology.
Register with the proper governmental offices.
Learn about the various procurement preference programs, -- such as for, small businesses; businesses in economically-underutilized areas; businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals.
Locate specifications and standards.
Use the internet to search government databases, identify opportunities for your product or service, download the paperwork, and submit a bid.
Some internet sites of interest for identifying opportunities:
Some internet sites for special development programs:
PTAC also provides assistance in group settings through seminars and workshops held on campus, as well as at locations throughout the area.
To speak to a Procurement Counselor, please call (910) 962-7629.