Services
- Group presentations and seminars on contracting topics.
- One-to-one counseling with businesses on any government contract related matter such as:
- Identifying government agencies that purchase a firm's products or services.
- Help complete proper forms for bidder's mailing lists.
- Classify a firm's products or services according to federal supply codes.
- Locate military and other government specifications and drawings for clients.
- Alert business of emerging trends in government procurement.
- Identify special opportunities for small business opportunities and small minority/women owned firms.
- Access to Contracting Resource Library
- Bid Publications available at the PTA Center include:
- Commerce Business Daily
- New York State Contract Reporter
- Empire State Builder
- NYS DOT Notice of Highway Lettings
- NYS DOT Tabulation of Results
- Electronic Bid Matching
- Targeted computer search of Federal and State bids (via the eCenter of the Cattaraugus County eCenter) provided on a daily basis via the Internet and email.
- Government Contracting Newsletter
- A monthly newsletter containing up-to-date contracting information.
- A special emphasis is given to new trends such as electronic commerce.
- Electronic Bulletin Board
- Information networks that are accessed by a computer via modem, providing a direct link to purchasing centers that use these networks to advertise contract opportunities.
- Contracting Regulation and Guides include:
- DoD Index of Specifications and Standards
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Defense Subcontracting with Small Businesses and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns
- NYS Directory of Public Schools
- Government Agency Telephone Directories
- Federal and State Index of Commodities
- Miscellaneous Contract Forms
- Listing of State and Local Government Departments
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is a regional government marketing and technical assistance program for businesses in Cattaraugus, Allegany, Chautauqua and Wyoming counties and beyond.
