The Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center (RI PTAC) is a member of a nationwide network of 96 federally funded Procurement Technical Assistance Centers providing a variety of services to Rhode Island based businesses of all sizes to help them navigate the complexities of contracting with federal agencies, state purchasing departments, and local governments. RI PTAC is a Partner Program of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (CommerceRI). RI PTAC services are free to all Rhode Island businesses.

CAPABILITIES
The RI PTAC will help you with government registrations, bid match profiles, market research, capture management, and contract requirements. We will guide you through all facets of contracting including acquisition planning, subcontracting, solicitation analysis, proposal development, dispute mitigation, cost/price analysis, and post ­award administration.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
The RI PTAC offers a wide range of events including seminars and workshops on: Marketing to Government Agencies, Cost/Price Analysis, GSA Schedules, Export Compliance, Intellectual Property, Construction Contracting, and more. We organize annual matchmaker events for veteran-owned companies, and construction related industries.

AFFILIATIONS
The RI PTAC is a member of the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC), and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). RI PTAC counselors maintain currency in all aspects of government contracting by attending nationwide conferences, seminars and workshops.