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Procurement Technical Assistance Center

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Procurement Technical Assistance Center

The LA County PTAC is an economic development program of DCBA’s Office of Small Business. We provide one-on-one technical assistance, information, and training to small businesses in Los Angeles County to help them compete more effectively on federal, state, and local government contracts at no cost.

To participate in our program and connect with a small business counselor complete our online application and sign-up as a New Client.

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What is the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)?

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) operates the Los Angeles County Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). The PTAC helps your business compete for government contracts by connecting you to:

Workshops to prepare you for the government contracting process

Local, state and federal contracting opportunities relevant to your industry

Training on how to market your goods and services to government buyers

Networking events to meet buyers

Individualized counseling on writing proposals, conducting market research, and more

Contact the L.A. County PTAC to speak to a small business counselor

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Understanding what PTAC can do for you!

How can Los Angeles County’s PTAC help prepare my business to compete for Federal contracts?

We can help you:

  • Register on the System for Award Management (SAM), the federal government’s vendor database; and/or get on the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule
  • Establish a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
  • Identify the relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for the goods and services you sell, which helps procurement buyers find you
  • Get a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number

How can Los Angeles County’s PTAC help prepare my business to compete for contracts with the State of California?

We can help you:

    • Register your business as a sourcing bidder
    • Certify as a small business
    • Use the California State Contracts Register (CSCR)
    • Become a California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) Contractor
    • Market your business to state agencies

How can my business compete for Los Angeles County Contracts?

A Small Business Counselor can help you:

  • Register as a Los Angeles County vendor
  • Apply for certification as a local small business enterprise, disabled veteran business enterprise, social enterprise or community business enterprise
  • Search available opportunities
  • Find out how to contact and market to County buyers

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