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Government Contracting

The Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helps businesses take advantage of exciting opportunities in federal, state and local government markets. Rhode Island's PTAC offers group training and one-on-one counseling sessions on a variety of government procurement topics and provides businesses with a deeper understanding of how government contracts work.

Available Services

PTAC's services are free to any existing commercial company with an active presence in Rhode Island and e-commerce capability.

  • Assistance with developing and writing bids and proposals
  • Assistance with federal and military specifications and standards
  • Certifications and registrations
  • Computerized bid-matching service
  • Developing a marketing strategy to the government
  • Identifying appropriate government buying offices
  • Interpretation of solicitations and government regulations
  • Understanding the language and basics of contracting
  • Understanding military packaging and labeling