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PTAC: Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center
 
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RIPTAC Mission
The Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center’s purpose is to provide specialized and professional assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to sell, or currently selling, their goods or services to the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state, and local governments. This specialized and professional assistance may consist of, but is not limited to, bid match service, outreach, training, and counseling services as described in the PTAC brochure.

RIPTAC Goal
The Center’s goal is to generate employment and improve the general economy of Rhode Island by assisting business firms to obtain and perform under federal state, and municipal government contracts.

RIPTAC Funding
The Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded by a partnership agreement between the federal and state governments to assist Rhode Island small businesses. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency and The State of Rhode Island through the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

Having an established business, email access, a presence in Rhode Island, and an interest in the government market are the only criteria for participating in the program.

All of our Services are Free of Charge

Bid-Match services: The PTAC offers a computerized Bid Matching Service to locate federal, state and local bid opportunities pertinent to your business. Bid Matches are based on a profile of your company’s capabilities, products and services. The PTAC counselor will assist you in defining these criteria.

The PTAC can also assist Rhode Island businesses in the following areas:

  • GSA Schedules & GSA Advantage
  • Understanding and applying Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Getting registered to do business with the government
  • The language and basic understanding of contracting
  • Small business certifications, including 8a, HUBZone, and Small Disadvantaged Business
  • Matching and marketing your product or service to the appropriate government agencies
  • Interpretation of solicitation (bid match) and assistance with the bidding and proposal process
  • Follow-up assistance with pre and post contract award procedures
  • DoD Pilot Mentor/Protégé Program
  • Sub-contracting opportunities with Prime Contractors
  • Sub-contractor search for Prime Contractors with Small Business Programs