The SBTDC is a business advisory service of The North Carolina University System
operated in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
sbtdc.org | info@sbtdc.org
Small Business and Technology
Development Center (SBTDC)
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Changes to Federal Small Business Programs
Terry Stroud
910-672-1727
tstroud@sbtdc.org
Agenda
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SBTDC and PTAC Services
Summary of recent changes
Resources for information
Final Thoughts
About the Small Business and
Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
•  Established in 1984:
–  initiated by the US Small Business Act
–  funding through US Small Business Administration (SBA) and
matching funds from the University of North Carolina System
•  SBTDC Mission:
–  Support the growth and development of North Carolina’s economy by:
•  encouraging entrepreneurship
•  assisting in the creation and expansion of small to medium-sized
enterprises
•  facilitating technology development and commercialization
•  supporting economic development organizations
SBTDC Services
•  Confidential one-one-one counseling:
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General Business Services
Technology Development and Commercialization
Export Financing Assistance
Boating Industry Services
Market & Research Services
Strategy and Organization Development Services
Government Procurement Assistance
•  Procurement Technical Assistance Center
www.sbtdc.org
About the Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC)
•  National program established in 1985:
–  Authorized by Congress
–  Funded by the Department of Defense and administered through the
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
–  Provides matching funds through cooperative agreements with state
and local governments and non-profit organizations
•  PTAC Program:
–  Provides a wide range of services including classes and seminars,
individual counseling, and easy access to information necessary to
successfully compete for government contracts
PTAC Services
•  Assistance selling to federal, state and local government
entities
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Completing mandatory and beneficial registrations
Identifying preference eligibility and applicable certifications
Researching contract award history
Locating specifications and standards
Identifying contracting opportunities
Understanding solicitations requirements and terminology
Reviewing bids and proposals
www.sbtdc.org/ptac
Statewide Offices
Regional Service Centers in:
Asheville, Boone, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Cullowhee,
Durham, Elizabeth City, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville,
Hickory, Pembroke, Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem
Federal Business Development Programs
•  Self Certifications:
–  Small Business Certification
–  Small Disadvantaged Business Certification
•  Formal Certifications:
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Veteran Owned Small Business Certification
Women Owned Small Business Certification
8(a) Business Development Program
HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program
www.sba.gov/contracting
Recent Changes to
Federal Small Business Programs
Recent Changes
http://www.aptac-us.org/news/national-defense-authorization-act-includes-small-business-provisions/
https://www.sba.gov/blogs/sba-announces-changes-contracting-program-help-women-owned-businessescompete-federal
http://smallgovcon.com/women-owned-small-business-program/wosb-self-certification-elimination-the-sbaweighs-in/
http://smallgovcon.com/statutes-and-regulations/wosb-program-house-passed-2015-ndaa-allows-sole-sourcecontracts/
Contact a PTAC Counselor!
Recent Changes to
Federal Small Business Programs
Resources for information
NC PTAC Website
http://www.sbtdc.org/programs/ptac/newsletter/
SBA Website
https://www.sba.gov/blogs/sba-news-and-views
APTAC Website
http://www.aptac-us.org/news/
VA Website
http://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/assistance/index.asp
Search Engines
https://www.yahoo.com/
Contact a PTAC Counselor!
Federal Research:
Rules and Regulations
•  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
www.acquisition.gov/far
–  Codification of uniform policies for acquisition of supplies and
services by the executive agencies
•  Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr
–  Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the
Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies
•  United States Code (USC)
www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode
–  Codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States
Wrapping Up…
Utilize Small Business Resources!
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Work with the SBTDC to develop and maintain a good overall business strategy
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Work with PTAC to develop your government contracting skills and to stay
informed about changes that may affect your small business.
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Spend some time at the NC PTAC, SBA, APTAC, and Search Engine websites to
keep up to date on the trends.
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Sign Up for the NC PTAC Monthly Newsletter.
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