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 .

Outcomes

Note: PTAC follows the federal fiscal year. In FY 2016: • 1,263 contracts awarded • $230 million awarded to Utah businesses • 4,576 jobs created/retained* • 2,087 hours of counseling time • 71 regional events • 4,464 attended PTAC workshops

*Based on formula from the Department of Labor of one job created/retained per $50,000 per government contract awarded.

Moving Forward

PTAC will continue outreach efforts including tours and events with federal agencies, contracting officers, large defense contractors and resource partners to familiarize them with PTAC’s resources and opportunities . PTAC regional managers will continue to expand workshops and provide training in contracting basics such as request for proposals (RFP) .

In collaboration with the GOED marketing and communications team, PTAC will increase awareness of outreach events and other important PTAC news . This includes newsletters distributed by regional managers and increased social media content .

For additional information about PTAC visit business.utah.gov/PTAC or contact Chuck Spence, Director, at cspence@utah .gov or 801-538-8655