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PTAP exists to increase contracting activity between small businesses, prime government contractors and the government.

PTAP's mission is:

To generate employment and improve the general economy of a locality by assisting business firms in obtaining and performing under DoD, other federal agencies, and state and local government contracts;

To expand the industrial base of the DoD and other federal agencies; to provide a link between the federal government, major prime contractors, and small businesses;

To provide technical assistance to small businesses interested in federal, state and local government contracting;

To apply George Mason University resources to improve the business climate and economic development in local communities.

For more information, visit the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Program website at www.vaptap.org.