SERVICES

PTAC staff advise and assist clients in the identification of market opportunities, preparation and proper submission of applications, certifications, and registrations necessary for them to do business with government entities.

The technical disciplines provided include:

Procurement	Finance
Contract Administration	Accounting
Logistics and Supply	Quality Assurance
EC / EDI	Industrial Engineering
Management	Political Science
Business Administration	Journalism
Marketing	Research & Development
Technology Transfer	Software Training
Business Intelligence	Business Development

The types of assistance offered to PTAC clients include:
• Counseling
• Strategic planning
• Training
• Marketing
• Advocacy
• Technology assessment
• Business & Marketing Plan Development
• Networking/partnering with primes

To become a client of the PTAC, a business must participate in an initial interview, one-on-one or in a group, and sign a request for counseling form. On-line access is provided. The request for counseling form stipulates that the client will provide the necessary business information and award documentation, and participate in surveys as requested.

Special efforts are taken to promote subcontracting opportunities for Minnesota’s SB, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, and SDVOSB firms. Clients are counseled on prime contractors’ obligations pursuant to FAR 52.219-9 and similar clauses. Relationships between PTAC and local prime contractors often result in requests for referrals of potential subcontractors.