The Northern California Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Norcal PTAC), hosted by HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation (SPF), provides free assistance to businesses who want to sell their products or services to city, county, state, or federal agencies. We are experts in all aspects of government contracting including market research, registrations, small business certifications, bid matching, solicitation and proposal review, contract compliance, bidding and estimating, plans and specifications review, and much more. We are here to help small businesses successfully compete in the government marketplace via one-on-one virtual coaching, public webinars, and a plethora of resources and networking opportunities. We have important relationships with government agency buyers that allow us to help our clients make valuable connections. Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to the idea of selling to the government, we are here to help you win contracts and increase your revenue. Visit our website at www.norcalptac.org, sign up for a webinar at www.norcalptac.org/calendar, or contacts us at info@norcalptac.org or 707-267-7561. Service Area: Our services area includes the following Northern California counties: Del Norte, Humboldt, Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. History of the PTAC Program The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the government marketplace. Administered by the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the program provides matching funds through cooperative agreements with state and local governments and non-profit organizations to operate Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) for the purpose of providing procurement assistance to all businesses interested in participating in the government marketplace.