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PTAC - Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

Program Summary

The PTA centers help Ohio's businesses sell goods and services to local, state and federal governments. In addition to services like marketing, one-on-one training and help with information resources, the Ohio PTA Centers offer: bid-matching services, product and procurement histories, military specifications, and trade events where Ohio firms can meet government buyers. These services are provided at no cost to Ohio businesses.

Other services include:

• Bid Preparation Assistance
• Post Award Assistance
• Subcontracting Assistance

A broad range of procurement technical assistance services is provided through a network of centers located throughout the state. The program is part of a nationwide network of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) created and monitored by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). In Ohio, the Ohio Department of Development is hosting the program at the Minority Business Enterprise Division in partnership with the DLA and the Ohio Small Business Development Centers program. In addition, the program is supported by a number of community-based organizations serving local businesses.

Contact Information: Office of the Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Program, 1-800-848-1300 or 614-466-5700 (Fax: 614-466-4172).

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