GovCon Acronym Decoder
Government contracting runs on shorthand. Search any acronym and get a plain-English definition, when you will run into it, whether you need one, and where it comes from.
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2 of 172 terms matching "PTAC"
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
The former name for APEX Accelerators.
When you see it
In older guides and materials.
Do you need it
Same service, new name. Look for APEX Accelerators.
Where it comes from
Department of Defense.
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Procurement Technical Assistance Center
The former name for APEX Accelerators.
When you see it
In older guides and materials.
Do you need it
Same service, new name. Look for APEX Accelerators.
Where it comes from
Department of Defense.
Related terms
APEX Accelerator
Free, federally funded local counseling for government contractors. Formerly known as PTACs (Procurement Technical Assistance Centers).
When you see it
When you need free help with registration, bid matching, or proposal review.
Do you need it
Every new contractor should use their local APEX Accelerator. It costs nothing.
Where it comes from
Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs.
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