Small Business

We work to ensure that the Department’s purchasing agencies engage small businesses - the "engines that drive the Nation’s economy" - so that we have a dynamic, diverse and reliable small vendor pool.

The Department of Agriculture is a strong advocate for small businesses and has continued to award over 50 percent of all eligible contracting dollars to small businesses across the country.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are staffed with counselors experienced in government contracting and provide a wide range of services including classes and seminars, individual counseling and easy access to bid opportunities, contract specifications, procurement histories, and other information necessary to successfully compete for government contracts.

Launch your government procurement success by contacting a PTAC Counselor near you.