The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)

The Procurement Tsoldiers working on constructionechnical Assistance Program was established to expand the number of business capable of participating in government contracts.  The program is administered by DLA's Office of Small Business in cooperation with states, local governments and nonprofit organizations.

Under the program, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) help businesses pursue and perform under contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments and with government prime contractors. Most of the assistance the PTACs provide is free.
                                                                                                                  

soldiers unloading helicopterPTAC support to businesses includes registration in systems such as the System for Award Management (SAM), identification of contract opportunities, help in understanding requirements and in preparing and submitting bids. Read reviews from businesses about the support they received from the PTACs.





The PTACs have a local presence in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam. Other PTACs specialize in assistance to federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native entities, their members and reservations throughout the country.

Picture of USA Map  ← Click on the map to find your local PTAC.
The PTACs are funded through cost sharing cooperative agreements between DLA and eligible program participants, including states, local governments and nonprofit organizations. Click here for more information.