December 2022

A Note from the Program Manager

Season’s Greetings!


I hope this finds you well and ready to celebrate the holiday season! This time of year is filled with family and friends and get-togethers. I hope you take the time to slow down and enjoy!


As we close 2022, I want to share with you a recent change at the US Department of Defense (DoD) that affects Arizona PTAC and all PTACs across the country. As of October 1, The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) moved from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment/Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). Under the direction of the OSBP, PTACs across the nation will be rebranded with a name change. The PTAC name will sunset over the course of this year. We are excited about this transition and the opportunities to come for Arizona small businesses! In the meantime, our mission and delivery of exceptional service to our clients remain the same!


Please join us on Dec. 13 for our Intro to Government Contracting live webinar. This webinar is perfect if you’re new to government contracting or need a refresher! Register now (I’ll add a link here).


Arizona PTAC is happy to congratulate Daniel “Danny” Ayala, our former program manager, on being named the State Director of the Small Business Development Center.


There are so many exciting things happening as we head into 2023. I hope you enjoy quality time with family and friends during this holiday season!


Happy Holidays from your AZPTAC team!


Lori Haozous

Interim Program Manager



Holiday Office Hours

Client Highlights

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE), Vazquez Coaching & Consulting, LLC has been verified as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).


Nichole Jackson is their Counselor.

Small Business News

SAM.GOV PRO TIP



System for Award Management (SAM) 


SAM.gov is experiencing a high volume of issues due to the Entity Validation and the website is updating on a daily basis. 


The validation process is a critical piece of the federal awards ecosystem. It prevents improper payments, and procurement fraud, and helps ensure the integrity of government contracts and grants processes, representing trillions of dollars in taxpayer funds each year.

SAM.gov uses an entity validation service (EVS) to independently verify the existence and uniqueness of an entity.


Validation is required when you:

  • register an entity
  • renew your entity registration each year
  • get a Unique Entity ID, and
  • update or change your entity’s legal business name or physical address


Every entity must validate with the EVS provider’s databases and data sources, even if you had an active registration.


Arizona PTAC can assist you and your business with Entity validation & SAM registration. 

  • If you are a current client, reach out to your primary counselor. 
  • If you are interested in receiving our services, go to our website for New Client Info - https://azptac.com/are-you-ready/



PTAC Tip:

If you have an expiring registration, start your renewal at least 30-60 days prior to the expiration date. This will help prevent your registration from expiring should there be any issues with your renewal.


Your procurement specialist is here to help! Contact them or call 623-845-4700.

Upcoming Workshops

Register Now for this Live Webinar!

Are you new to Government Contracting?

Don't know where to start?

Do you need a refresher?


Join Us on December 13 for an Introduction to Government Contracting!

1:00-3:00 PM

Live Webinar

Register Here

We are planning some great events to kick off 2023! Stay tuned for:


Weitz: Meet the Generals

Doing Business with the VA

Doing Business with the USDA


And many more! Is there a training you want us to provide? Reach out to Amanda Howard, the Program Coordinator at amanda.howard@domail.maricopa.edu!

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