Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC)
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
A New Beginning
Success starts with one step, in the right direction, with the right mission.
This Procurement Technical Assistance Center is funded in part through a cooperate agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency
Who we are: Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the host agency is NICC. What we do: Provide professional technical assistance and training specific to the needs of the business, to assist with economic change and growth. Where, When and How: Meet at your convenience, face to face, on the phone, via email, or virtually. |
A resource, at no cost, available to you to utilize if you are interested in expanding your business with procurement opportunities with your local, state, or federal governments. Serve to support the business to understand the procurement and contracting process.
- Determine if your business is ready for government contracting.
- Assist business in securing necessary registrations:
- System for Award Management (SAMs)
- Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS)
- Review and research your eligibility for small business certifications.
- 8(a) Business Development
- HubZone
- Women-Owned Small business (WOSB)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO)
- Search past contract opportunities.
- Identifying bid opportunities
- Market Research
- Researching procurement histories
- Network opportunities
- Our service area:
The Santee Sioux Nation and Omaha Nation on both reservations in Nebraska, including Native American businesses that are located outside of those reservations - Who is eligible:
- Native American Businesses
- Tribal Enterprises
- Native American businesses must 51% owned.
- Why Native PTAC
Please take a moment to watch the video that provides a comprehensive overview.
PTAP Connecting Businesses to Government
Hyperlink for business owner to complete the Client Intake Form
Contact Information for both Santee and Omaha reservations.
Macy Campus: (Coverage Area: Omaha Indian Reservation) |
Santee Campus: (Coverage Area: Santee Sioux Indian Reservation) |
Program Manager: Michael D. Channell Direct: (402) 243-5348 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 140 Email: MChannell@thenicc.edu |
Counselor (Santee): Derek LaPointe Direct: (402) 302-2454 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 143 Email: DRLaPointe@thenicc.edu |
Administrative Assistant: Nettie Grant-Sikyta Direct: (402) 243-5349 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 141 Email: NGrantSikyta@thenicc.edu |
Counselor (Macy): Debra Grant Direct: (402) 243-5391 Office: (402) 494-2311 ext. 142 Email: DGrant1@thenicc.edu |
If you prefer, you can also send an email to: PTAC@thenicc.edu
Events Coming Soon
News
Letter to Tribal Leaders DOD Plan of Action Feb 2021
Success Stories
Resources for Native Businesses
Procurement Technical Assistance Program
- DLA PTAP - https://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAP/
- SBA Counseling & Help - https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/counseling-help
- Find Your Local PTAC - https://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAP/PTAC/
Required Government Certifications
- Dun & Bradstreet – https://www.dnb.com/
- System for Awards Management - https://www.sam.gov/SAM/
Small Business Certification Programs
- Veteran Owned Business
- HUBZONE Program
- 8 (a) SBA Business Development
- Women Owned Small Business Program
Self-Certification Option
Federal Business Opportunities
- SBA - https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ogc
- General Services Administration - https://www.gsa.gov/
- DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) - https://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/
- DoD (Department of Defense) - https://business.defense.gov/Small-Business/Marketing-to-DoD/
- Updates Federal Register Updates: Federal Register
Government Purchasing History
Federal Procurement Data System - https://www.fpds.gov/fpdsng_cms/
Find a Government Prime Contractor
- https://www.sba.gov/contracting/finding-government-customers/subcontracting/small-business-resources/subcontracting-opportunities
- https://www.acq.osd.mil/
Other Helpful Links
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Indian Incentive Program
- The Buy Indian Opportunity
- APAC-US.org
- Dynamic Small Business Search
You can the find Native American PTACs across the country by clicking on the hyperlinks below.
- Alaska PTAC
- American Indian Chamber Education Fund PTAC
- The National Center American Indian PTAC
- The PEDCO PTAC
- Native American Development Corporation (NADC)
- Tribal Government Institute (T.G.I.)
- NICC PTAC
Please let the Department of Logistic Agency know how well our PTAC has served you.
https://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAPFeedback/
This is our team:
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MChannell@thenicce.edu |
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DGrant1@thenicc.edu |
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DRLPlante@thenicc.edu |
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If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.