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PTAC - Who We Are
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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There are PTAC’s in every state, comprising over 300 local offices, and forming a nationwide network of procurement professionals to help businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace.
• PTAC’s are the bridge between the buyer and supplier. We assist companies compete for all levels of government contracts - Federal, State and Local, including Schools & Universities.
• In 1985, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) initiated The Procurement
Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program in order to increase competition for small businesses to sell products and services to the
Department of Defense ( DoD ).
To find a PTAC any where in the US, visit www.APTAC-US.org
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• PTAC’s come in a variety of different sizes and shapes, reflecting the needs, priorities and resources of the areas they serve
• Some PTAC’s are administered directly by state governments; others partner with universities, community colleges, local economic development corporations or other local institutions
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Many are affiliated with Small Business Development Centers
(SBDC’s) and other small business programs
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Has 10 PTAC offices located throughout Ohio
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Can offer help in every aspect of the government contracting process, from the basics of just getting started to post-award assistance.
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Can help entrepreneurs who are new to government contracting, as well as more experienced contractors.
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There are ten ( 10 ) PTAC offices located throughout the State of Ohio:
Athens
Akron
OH Univ PTAC Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Lancaster
Toledo
South Point*
Youngstown*

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The Ohio University PTAC ( OU PTAC ) is part of the Center for
Entrepreneurship - a partnership between the Voinovich School of
Leadership and Public Affairs & College of Business
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OU PTAC has 6 Office Locations throughout Central, Northeast,
Southeast, and Southwest OH regions
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The OU PTAC region consists of 55 counties
– with offices located in Akron, Athens, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and
Lancaster
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OU PTAC Services are offered at No Cost!! This is the result of a partnership with the Department of Defense ( DoD ), Defense
Logistics Agency ( DLA ), Development Services Agency ( DSA ), and the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership.
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Counties Served by
OH University PTAC Office Locations
Athens
Athens
Belmont
Guernsey
Harrison
Meigs
Monroe
Morgan
Noble
Washington
Akron
Ashland
Carroll
Holmes
Jefferson
Medina
Portage
Stark
Summit
Tuscarawas
Wayne
Columbus
Crawford
Delaware
Fayette
Franklin
Madison
Marion
Morrow
Richland
Union
Wyandot
Cincinnati Dayton
Butler
Clermont
Allen
Auglaize
Clinton
Hamilton
Champaign
City of
Preble
Warren
Springboro
Clark
Darke
Greene
Hardin
Mercer
Miami
Montgomery
Lancaster
Coshocton
Hocking
Muskingum
Perry
Fairfield
Knox
Licking
Pickaway

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Determining Suitability for Contracting
One on one counseling
Review registrations & discuss your government sales strategy
Help identifying contracting opportunities – past & present
Assistance with Certifications – 8(a), HUB Zone, SDVOSB, WOSB
Help with your government specific marketing materials
Assistance with SAM Registration
Post-award Assistance
Procurement history reports
Help with understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
Free Daily Bid Match
Assistance with Capability Statement
Answers to your questions!

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Expand market share and increase profits
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The federal government purchases more than $400 Billion worth of goods and services every year
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The State of Ohio is a large buyer of goods and services
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Cities, counties &universities also purchase a variety of goods and services (City of Columbus - $600 Million)
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Only a small percentage of U.S. businesses are competing
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Government is encouraging small business competition
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2012 Federal Government Statistics
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Traits of Most Successful Federal Firms
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Annual Gross Receipts over $2 Million
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More than 15 employees
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Been in business longer than 10 years
• Top 5 industries where Federal gov’t bought from small businesses
Average contract award total per year by firm by industry
NAICS Code Description Dollar Amount $$
236220 Commercial & Institutional Bldg Construction $3,407,011
541519 Other Computer Related Services $3,680,119
541712 R & D in Physical, Engineering & Life Sciences $2,870,353
541330 Engineering Services $1,595,311
541512 Computer Systems Design Services $1,485,486
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We are Here to Help…Contact Your Local PTAC
OH Univ PTAC, Athens Office
Sharon Hopkins, Director
740-597-1868 hopkins1@ohio.edu
OU Univ PTAC, Akron Office
Rich Delisio, Procurement Specialist
330-252-0571 delisior@ohio.edu
OH Univ PTAC, Columbus Office
Shanda Harris, Procurement Specialist
614-220-9030 harriss1@ohio.edu
OH Univ PTAC, Dayton & Cincinnati Office
Bill Cox, Procurement Specialist
937-306-1469 coxw2@ohio.edu
OU Univ PTAC, Lancaster Office
Mike Blythe, Procurement Specialist
740-654-6711 ext. 290 blythe@ohio.edu

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