Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTERS
U.C.A. 63N-13-101 Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) help small business successfully compete in the local and global government marketplace by providing knowledgeable and outstanding customer service. PTAC regional managers offer one-on-one and group instruction at seven offices throughout the state. PTAC strives to be the premier resource in helping Utah small companies identify, pursue and win government contracts to grow their business.
FY 2016 Summary The 10th annual PTAC Symposium was held on October 20, 2015 at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox addressed more than 400 attendees. In addition to speakers and breakout sessions, the symposium featured a “reverse trade show” with 54 contracting entities to which attendees could present their products. After serving as deputy director of PTAC since 2005, Chuck Spence was appointed PTAC director in April. Mr. Spence, who is also president of the U.S. Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC), testified in February before the U.S. House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Contracting and the Workforce. The hearing focused on various oversight, compliance and training issues raised in recent audits of defense contracting.
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Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2016 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
