All glossary terms
Small Business Programs

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)

Federally funded resources providing free assistance to companies pursuing government contracts.

Related terms

8(a) Business Development Program
SBA program for disadvantaged small businesses through federal contract set-asides. Up to nine years.
Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)
Corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) eligible for contracting preferences.
Certificate of Competency (COC)
SBA certification that a small business can perform a specific contract.
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
SBA program for businesses in designated underutilized areas.
Mentor-Protégé Program
Structured pairing of established firms with developmental small businesses.
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
Federally funded resources providing free assistance to companies pursuing government contracts.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Small business owned by a service-disabled veteran.
Set-Aside
Contract limited to a specific small business socio-economic category.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal agency supporting small businesses in government contracting.
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
Small business meeting SBA disadvantage requirements.
Subcontracting Plan
Plan detailing workshare percentages across all small business categories.
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Small business with majority veteran ownership.