1. Government Contracting Training & Services (PTAC)
Answers to a Few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do you want to sell your products or services to the government? Are you wondering whether
your business is suited for government contracting? Do you need help figuring out where to go,
how to start? Are you perplexed by registrations, regulations, certifications, bids and
solicitations?
Schoolcraft College PTAC offers you personal, timely advice on government contracting. Our
experienced government contracting advisors can help you answer the above questions and many
more. We encourage you to contact of our highly qualified counselors and staff.
What is PTAC?
PTAC stands for Procurement Technical Assistance Centers. But to make the term easier for you
to remember, at Schoolcraft College our PTAC counselors like to use the letters to explain what
we do: offer Personal, Timely, Advice on Contracting with the government. However you choose
to remember our name, just remember that PTAC is here to help you with your questions and
concerns about selling to the government.
How much do you charge for PTAC services?
The majority of our services are free. There is a one-time $45.00 dollar fee to attend our
Government Contracting 101 class. The Schoolcraft College PTAC is funded by the federal
government and by Schoolcraft.
Does the government buy what I sell?
The federal government buys almost every type of product or service imaginable from
businesses of all sizes. A PTAC government contracting advisor can help you research
opportunities and awards to see what agencies would most likely buy from you.
How can PTAC help me?
The Schoolcraft College PTAC offers a wide range of government contracting assistance
including, but not limited to: market research; bid and proposal assistance; bid matching;
solicitation review; registration assistance with government databases; government codes,
regulations and requirements; small business programs and certifications. We offer many other
services related to government contracting as well. Call us today to learn how we can help you
prepare for, then proceed and prosper in, the government marketplace.

2. Does PTAC help with loans and grants?
Schoolcraft College PTAC counselors can help individuals and nonprofit organizations with the
basic processes or database registrations that are required to do business with the federal
government. However, we do not provide grant or loan assistance. Schoolcraft College PTAC is
to assist businesses interested in selling their products or services to government agencies.
Where is the nearest PTAC?
The Schoolcraft PTAC serves Oakland County, and Wayne County. Call ASAP to register for
our next Government Contracting 101 Seminar.
How do I get started in government contracting?
Call your PTAC office for customized assistance in getting started.
Once I get started, how long will it take to secure a government
contract?
Winning that first government contract can take time – one study estimated an average of 12 to
24 months. It also takes patience, perseverance and, above all, commitment.
You must be committed to learning how the government works, finding the right people,
perfecting your sales pitch, researching opportunities, and submitting bids. And after you receive
that first contract, you must then meet the challenge to perform.
Fortunately, The Schoolcraft College PTAC can help. We are dedicated to providing you with
personal, timely advice on contracting with the government and supporting you in your efforts to
learn, grow, and succeed.
We are locatedat:
Schoolcraft College
Jeffress CenterSuite 340
18600 HaggertyRd. (corner of 7 mile)
Livonia, MI 48152
Contact# 734-462-4438