As you move through the process of government contracting, you are certain to have questions or need further information. Here are some programs and services SBA offers to assist you.

Acquisition Central
Acquisition Central is a Website dedicated to the government acquisition process that allows you to access shared systems and tools to help you conduct business efficiently. This site offers information about regulations, systems, resources, opportunities and training.

SBA District Offices
SBA operates full-service district offices in every state of the country. Locate the district office closest to you.

SBA Resource Partners
SBA partners with various public and private sector individuals and entities to provide a wide range of counseling, training, and business development services. These partners include:

• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
• Women's Business Centers (WBCs)
• U.S. Export Assistance Centers
• Veterans Business Outreach Centers

Locate a resource partner in your area.

The Small Business Training Network
The Small Business Training Network is an Internet-based learning portal for small businesses. It operates like a virtual campus and offers numerous management and technical assistance courses.

Size Standards
In you have questions about size standards, each area office in SBA’s Office of Government Contracting has a designated Size Specialist. Contact the office nearest you.

WASHINGTON, DC                                 
Office of Size Standards                
Small Business Administration                                         
409 3rd Street, NW                                  
Washington, DC 20416        
Tel: (202) 205-6618              
Fax: (202 )205 6390                                        
E-mail: sizestandards@sba.gov             

Procurement Center Reps
SBA operates a Procurement Center Representatives (PCR) program to assist small businesses in obtaining Federal contracts.  PCRs are located at various SBA procurement area offices and Federal buying centers around the country. Among other activities, they counsel small firms; provide small business sources to Federal buying activities; and identify, develop, and market small businesses to large prime contractors and assist small businesses in identifying and obtaining subcontracts. Find the PCR nearest you.

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) are local procurement resources funded by the Department of Defense. They are designed to provide technical assistance to businesses that want to sell products and services to federal, state, and/or local governments. Find the PTAC near you.