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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

North Country PTAC

Name: North Country PTAC
Address: Watertown, NY, US
Telephone: +13152865503
Price range: £
Rating: 5

Nearby businesses

Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce
Court Street

**EDIT: DECK TOURS WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE** We have just been notified that the Pride of Baltimore II will be making a brief stopover in Clayton, Wednesday, August 31st. It's anticipated to arrive late morning and leave early morning on Thursday, September 1st. Deck tours available 3pm-7pm on Wednesday. The vessel will be docked at Frink Park.

08/04/2022

It was an absolute pleasure attending the NYSDOT presentation on Phase 1 Contract 1 of the I-81 corridor project. This project is in serious need of DBE certified firms. If you would like to become DBE certified, please teach out to me, or you local PTAC at www.aptac-us.org

07/22/2022

Does your company want to get involved with the huge I-81 project in Syracuse?

If the answer is yes then you need to register for the:

$2.25 billion I-81 Viaduct Design-Build
Information & Networking Event

Phase 1, Contract 1, of the I-81 Viaduct Project is the first contract being delivered as a Design Build Project. The project scope covers improvements to the new section of I-81 (former I-481) between I-690 and New York State Thruway (I-90), widening and reconstruction and bridge work.
Meet the Firms:
• Lane-Barrett Constructors Joint Venture
• Salt City Constructors, LLC
• Cashless Tolling Constructors, LLC dba CNY Alliance

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worksmartny-nysdot-i-81-viaduct-design-build-information-networking-tickets-366778352927

This event is hosted by r6catalyst LLC on behalf of the NYSDOT.

07/20/2022

What a great day to team up with Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons Program Manager of the MCFL PTAC to provide information to the Mission and Installation Contracting Command on Fort Drum about the PTAC program and how we can help. Thank you to the M.I.C.C. Team for having us.

07/11/2022

Calling all innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs who want to see your research change the world!

The 2022 America's Seed Fund Week is a virtual, collaborative outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding – the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Also known as America’s Seed Fund, the SBIR/STTR programs provide over $4 billion in funding to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas.

The 2022 America's Seed Fund Week will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from the participating federal agency program managers that administer over 7,000 new awards annually and to engage with program decision-makers.

Come join us and see if this funding could be right for you!

Register today!
https://www.americasseedfund.us/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

07/08/2022

Are you a government contractor?

Are you taking the steps to become cyber secure?

Do you know where to start?

Register today for the latest ARMY OSBP Outreach event with special guest: Project Spectrum. They are a comprehensive platform that provides companies, institutions and organizations with cybersecurity information, resources and training. Project Spectrum’s mission is to improve cybersecurity readiness, resiliency and compliance for small businesses and the federal manufacturing supply chain.

Register at the following link:

https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/events/192

06/22/2022

Great day of networking and information at the NCA Boeard meeting.

06/10/2022

Are you a veteran owned business?
Are you interested in government contracting?
If so there is an 8 week training event hosted by our partners Govology.
Its called Boots to Contracts (B2C)
The Boots to Contracts program provides an 8-week hands-on interactive virtual classroom
experience designed to help veteran-owned businesses successfully prepare for, identify,
capture, and perform on government contracts.
Please click on the following link to apply:
https://bootstocontracts.com/
All applications need to be in by June 17th.
The program kicks off on June 27th.
Apply today!

06/01/2022

Hey are you looking for something fun to do on a Thursday?

If your a DoD Cardholder, come to Riverfest in Alexandria Bay on June 16th from 8a.m. - 5p.m.

05/10/2022

Good Morning!!!

Would you like to learn more about Government contracting?

I am in Onondaga county at Mulroy Hall today (and every second Tuesday of the month) from 9am-3pm.

Step 1.)
Go to www.northcountryptac .com to learn more.

Step 2.)
Go to https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/signup?centerid=1 to sign up for PTAC services.

Step 3.) Go to [email protected]/bookings" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings to schedule an appointment for an initial 30min meeting.

04/01/2022

On April 4th SAM.gov is Ditching DUNS- What will you need instead to do business with the government?

If you are looking to get funding from the federal government, you need to be registered on SAM.gov. After April 4th you will not have to apply to get a DUNS number instead this will be handled with a new identification called a Unique Entity ID (SAM).

Presenter: Manna Doyle, Program Manager North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

You need to attend this webinar if you are wondering:

•Why is SAM.gov transitioning to this new Unique Entity ID?
•I am already registered in SAM.gov, how does this affect me?
•I want to register in SAM.gov, now what?

• And, if you have 2019 or 2020 Gross Receipts of between $25,000 and $2,500,000 per annum another government contract to ask about is the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic SB Recovery Grant Program. For more information on this program please visit nysmallbusinessrecovery.com

This event is scheduled for Monday April 6th from 10am to 11am. Please go to the following link to register:

https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/events/186

03/21/2022

It's now easier to contact North Country PTAC.

03/18/2022

Did you know that a new rule was published concerning increased USA domestic content in Buy American Act Requirements?

This rule 87 FR 12780 was published 3/7/2022 and will become effective on 1025/2022.

Please click on this link to learn more about it. https://buff.ly/3IlQbpl

If you have any questions. Please reach out to your local PTAC office.

03/18/2022

Are you getting ready to register in SAM.gov? Currently a DUNS number is used as your Unique Entity ID (U.E.I.). On April 4th this changes to a Unique Entity ID (SAM). Here is the schedule for the transition:

DUNS to UEI Transition

SAM.gov This site will be down starting April 1st 8AM and will be back up at 9am on April 4th.

FPDS will be down starting on April 2nd at 8AM and will be back up at 5pm April 2nd.

for additional information contact your local PTAC.

03/09/2022

Have you been looking for a venue to network with others and get updates about Fort Drum, AUSA and the Adopt a Platoon program? Look no further than the:

Business Breakfast Briefing on March 23rd, 2022. This will be held at the The Lincoln Loft. 95 Public Square Suite 207, Watertown, NY 13601.

0730 Is breakfast
0800 Is the start of the program.

Featuring Guest Speakers:

Commanding General of 10thMountain Division & Fort Drum

Milford H. Beagle, Jr. with Fort Drum update

Joe McLaughlin, AUSA Board Member with Adopt-A-Platoon update

Tina Thornton, Fort Drum AUSA President with AUSA update

Price is $13.00 each
Register at: https://oneausa.org/BBB-REGISTRATION/

03/09/2022

Join us for the first-ever Air Force and Space Force Chief
Information Security Officer’s Blue Cyber Small Business
Cybersecurity Boot Camp.

FREE, All-Day information sessions Small Business Cybersecurity
boot camp. Join hundreds of your peers and learn about the
resources available to you to help secure your small business
and to comply with the DoD’s requirements for small business
contractors. Hear from Mr. Aaron Bishop, the DAF CISO about
the imperative for small businesses to protect their data and
networks, as well as protecting sensitive DOD data. Also, hear all
about the Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Security
Officer’s Blue Cyber initiative for small business cybersecurity.
Join us for six, information-packed hours of specialists describing
the resources available for small businesses who are already or are
considering doing business with the U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air
Force or the DoD.

Register today! https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/events/185

NNY Q&A: Doing business with federal contracts

02/22/2022

I want to thank NNY Business for including the North Country PTAC program in their latest issue. I am trying to get this "Best Kept Secret" out in to the open.

NNY Q&A: Doing business with federal contracts The North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center, or PTAC, helps businesses connect to the federal government right here in the north country. Whether that be learning some of the different

02/22/2022

In a world of local, state, and federal governments looking to increase their supply base more than ever before you need to know where to start and the steps needed to become successful. On the other hand, are you already a government contractor and have hit a snag in the process? PTACs are here to help you as well.

Presenter: Manna Doyle, Program Manager North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

This webinar will answer the following questions:
• Do you know what a DUNS number is and why it’s important?
• What is System for Award Management (SAM)?
• What certifications do I qualify for, and should I go after them?
• And, if you have 2019 or 2020 Gross Receipts of between $25,000 and $2,500,000 per annum another government contract to ask about is the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic SB Recovery Grant Program. For more information on this program please visit nysmallbusinessrecovery.com

Click here to register:

https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/events/184

.gov

02/22/2022

Greetings,

Due to increasing geopolitical tensions, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a "Shields Up" advisory (www.cisa.gov/shields-up). The Defense Industrial Base is one of 16 official United States critical infrastructure sectors. Like the other critical infrastructure sectors' leaders, we're reaching out to encourage you to do three things.

1. Heed the advisory.

2. Report Cyber Incidents. DFARS 252.204-7012 stipulates a contractor's requirement to rapidly report cyber incidents impacting Covered Defense Information (CDI) and/or the ability to perform operationally critical support within 72 hours of discovery to https://dibnet.dod.mil. For questions or more information, contact DCISE ([email protected] or call the 24/7 Hotline at 1-877-838-2174).

3. Get Assistance and Partner. DoD and our private sector DIB partners offer three organizations to assist you.
* DoD Cyber Crime Center's (DC3) DoD- Defense Industrial Base Collaboration Information Sharing Environment (DCISE) - www.dc3.mil; [email protected]; 24/7 Hotline - 1-877-838-2174
* National Security Agency's Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (CCC) -- https://www.nsa.gov/About/Cybersecurity-Collaboration-Center
* National Defense Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ND-ISAC) - ND-ISAC is the official ISAC for the DIB Critical Infrastructure Sector recognized by DoD and DHS. The ND-ISAC is a private sector self-organized and self-governing entity; it is a trusted partner providing exceptional technical solutions and support to its members. Please email [email protected] to contact the team or see ND-ISAC's public facing website at www.ndisac.org

We're standing by to support you, and we know you're standing by to support us. Together we'll keep America's military and military deterrent strong. Thank you for your service to our great Nation.

02/10/2022

Become a Qualified Vendor for USDA Food Commodities Purchases!

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program invites you to a live, interactive webinar on lessons learned in becoming an approved USDA food vendor. AMS purchases approximately $6 billion of U.S. grown and processed foods annually for both domestic and international food assistance programs. USDA purchases over 300 different food products that directly support the nutritional needs for millions of school children, families, and other qualified individuals. Find out how your company can participate in these purchases that support American agriculture.

Register today!

https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/events/183

02/04/2022

Would you like to meet the team at the Army Office of Small Business Programs?
If so, click on the link below to sign up for this virtual outreach event!
WHEN: Thursday, February 24
Time: 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. EST
Where: Virtually (Virtual link will be sent to registrants in mid-February)
Register today!

https://buff.ly/3ur0ZPQ

01/27/2022

A big thank you to the 174th Air National Guard for having me present about the PTAC program. I had a lot of great questions and met with quite a few businesses. Thank you to Marc Jones for getting this event on my radar and Stephen Barr with the SBA for the assist with the presenter spot.

01/21/2022

Is your business in the research and development game?

Learn about the:
• Tech challenges, prototype and other project opportunities with ERDC
• ERDC IP licensing opportunities
• Q&A with ERDCWERX and ERDC leaders
• SIBR Opportunities with AFRL

register at: https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/events/177

01/19/2022

Have you been in business for at least 1 year?
Are you thinking about becoming a government contractor?
Are you worried that the process being to complex?
I am here to help whether it is Federal , State or Local!

Sign up for services here: https://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/signup?centerid=1

12/22/2021

Who would have thought that we would be talking about 2022 already? Wow 2021 flew by. Here is the PTAC office hours for the balance of the year:
Wednesday 12/22: 9am-3pm physical location is in Saranac Lake (always available for phone calls and emails 😊 .
Thursday 12/23: 8am-12pm Location is at the PTAC office in Watertown.
Out of the office 12/23/2021 12pm through 1/2/2022.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
!

12/09/2021

Join us for a DoD OSBP Virtual Small Business Roundtable. The discussion will provide an update from the Office of Small Business Programs on doing business with the Department of Defense.

Date: Monday, December 13, 2021

Time: 9:00-10:30 AM

Government Participants: Farooq Mitha, Director, DoD OSBP and Janet Cruz, Florida State Senator

Attendees: Open to all small businesses

Register Now!: https://buff.ly/3oC7r32

The United States Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (DoD OSBP), in conjunction with Florida State Senator Janet Cruz, is hosting a Virtual Small Business Roundtable on 12/13/2021 from 9:00am-10:30pm EST. Government participants will be the Director, DoD OSBP, and Sen. Cruz. This session will be hosted virtually.

11/22/2021

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. I will not be in Saranac Lake for office hours. I will be there on December 22nd!

From all of us at the North Country PTAC, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Our Story

The Greater Watertown–North Country Chamber of Commerce, through a Cooperative Agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency, administers a government marketing and technical assistance program as a special economic development project offered to help businesses in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Oneida, Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Herkimer, Hamilton, and Onondaga Counties as well as the Northern New York State Region. The center provides no-cost assistance to businesses identifying available contracting opportunities within military, other federal, state and local government markets and their readiness to pursue those opportunities.

The North Country PTAC receives support from the New York Business Development Corporation, Onondaga Civic Development Corporation, The Wladis Law Firm, and Bowers & Company PLLC.

The purpose of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center is to help businesses:

Market goods and services to the military and other federal, state, and local government agencies

Understand the basics of government contracting and marketing fundamentals

Learn about bid solicitations, proposals and a wide variety of contracting topics

Grow their business by generating sales and creating jobs

COUNSELING IS FREE OF CHARGE AND CONFIDENTIAL

North Country PTAC provides free government contract counseling to assist firms in selling to the military, federal, state and local governments. Request counseling at http://watertownny.ecenterdirect.com/.