Mission

The Procurement Technical Assistance Center was established to generate employment and improve the general economy of Louisiana by assisting business firms in obtaining and performing under the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local government contracts.

History

The Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (LA PTAC) was established in 1989. By increasing the U.S. Department of Defense, federal, state and local government contracting awards to companies located in the state, LA PTAC strengthens the competitive position of Louisiana businesses and industries.

In 1998, LA PTAC was chosen as the outstanding procurement technical assistance center out of 86 programs across the country. Both the program manager and staff received special commendations from the Department of Veteran Affairs for Champions of Veterans Enterprise in 2002.

LA PTAC receives funding from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the U.S. Department of Defense. The state administrative office is located on the UL Lafayette campus and oversees four sub-recipient centers located strategically throughout the state of Louisiana. These sub-recipient centers provide marketing and procurement assistance, outreach, and training to Louisiana-based companies and individuals located in their respective service areas. Procurement specialists determine if businesses can compete in the government marketplace, guide companies through the marketing and bidding process, and assist with post-award and contract management.

Since 1989, LA PTAC has helped Louisiana businesses located in 54 parishes to secure more than $2.5 billion in government contracts.

Services

Procurement Technical assistance includes, but is not limited to:

Acquisition Forecasting Solicitation Review Bid and Proposal Assistance Bid Matching Negotiation Support Contract Administration & Management Cost Accounting E-Procurement Federal Acquisition Regulations GSA Federal Supply Schedules Government Codes and Requirements Registration in Government Databases (CCR, Pro-net, D&B, Others)

Research and Contracting Issues Marketing Packaging, Marking, and Transportation Pre- and Post-Award Surveys Pricing Principles Quality Assurance Small Business Programs (Small Business, Woman-Owned, Small Disadvantaged, Veteran-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone) Subcontracting Supplier Certification Web Site Navigation

LA PTAC:

~Provides specialized and professional assistance to individuals and businesses wanting to learn about, actively seeking or currently performing under contracts and subcontracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies, state, and local governments.

~Stimulates the economy and increases competitiveness and profitability of Louisiana businesses by assisting them in market diversification with an emphasis on federal, state, and local markets.

~Assists the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, the State of Louisiana and local agencies with identification of vendors.

~Helps increase the business base for the U.S. Department of Defense, federal, state, and local contracts with emphasis on identifying and documenting the capabilities of small businesses.

~Educates the business community on technical assistance available from LA PTAC.

~Supports clients in DoD and federal agency Electronic Commerce programs.

~Provides one-on-one counseling for identifying contracting opportunities, reviewing bidding opportunities, preparing proposals, contract implementation and administration.