Doing business with the government can be a complex and daunting task. It can also be an opportunity to expand your business into new markets. The Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helps businesses take advantage of exciting opportunities in federal, state and local government markets. Rhode Island’s PTAC offers group training and one-on-one counseling sessions on a variety of government procurement topics and provides businesses with a deeper understanding of how government contracts work. Become a prime or subcontractor with confidential assistance by qualified counselors.
PTAC’s services are free to any existing commercial company with an active presence in Rhode Island and e-commerce capability. We assist with:
PTAC offers training sessions at the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation on a monthly basis. Training session topics include introduction to Rhode Island state purchasing, selling IT to the government, opportunities in government sub-contracting and preparing a proposal.
Register for the training sessions online at http://riptac.ecenterdirect.com. If your business needs are more specific, or if you need help immediately, one -on- one counseling with a knowledgeable PTAC staff member is available by appointment.
PTAC’s website, www.riptac.com, has a complete outline of the program and useful information as well as links to guide you through the changing process of entering the government market.