Finding Assistance

Air Force Small Business Specialists (SBS)

Dedicated to assisting small, historically-underutilized, and woman-owned businesses. They provide:

• Advice concerning DoD and Air Force acquisition policies and procedures
• Information on doing business with their particular commands and bases
• Information about contracting and subcontracting opportunities
• Local and regional conferences for small businesses.

Small Business Specialists do not buy products or services; they assist your marketing efforts.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs)

Federally-funded centers providing technical assistance and information to businesses interested in government contracting. Services include:

• Help with bid or proposal development and writing
• Computerized online bid-matching services
• Follow-on support with pre- and post-contract award procedures
• Assistance with ISO-9000 certification and quality management improvement
• Conferences on business anagement

Frequently Asked Questions

This section of our Web site

• describes programs for Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Woman-Owned Small Businesses, Native-American Businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions.
• lists a variety of public and private assistance programs; many regularly offer classes or seminars on government contracting.