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Training

There are several important resources that are available to assist you in growing your business in the Department of Defense (DoD) marketplace:

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs)

PTACs are located in most states and are partially funded by the DoD to provide small businesses with information on how to do business with the Federal government. PTACs provide training and counseling on marketing, financial, and contracting issues at minimal or no cost.

Find a PTAC in your area.

Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a multitude of free online classes to help small businesses start, grow and succeed in the Federal marketplace.

Class topics include:

Business Management
Business Planning
E-commerce
Federal Tax Training
Financing and Accounting
Government Contracting
International Trade
Marketing and Advertising
Starting a Business
Surviving in a Down Economy

Complete free online training from the SBA.

Air Force Small Business Specialists

The Air Force has small business specialists at their procurement and contract management offices to assist small businesses in marketing their products and services to the Air Force. Among other services, these specialists provide information and guidance on:

Defense procurement procedures
How to be placed on the solicitation mailing lists
How to identify prime contract and subcontract opportunities

Locate a Small Business Specialist in your area.

Locate a Small Business Specialist

Use the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs Locator to find the right Small Business Specialist for your opportunity.

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Contract Opportunities

Search the Long Range Acquisition Estimate (LRAE) database to identify upcoming procurements from the U.S. Air Force.

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