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SBDC CENTER FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
We provide assistance to small business owners to expand their business into federal, state, regional, county, and local markets with government agencies, and military installations. Staff provides advising, training, and networking opportunities through specialized classes, monthly networking meetings, matchmaking events, and one-on-one assistance. In addition to the following services:

Determining Suitability for Contracting The government marketplace poses unique challenges that can overwhelm or even ruin a company that does not have the maturity or resources to meet them. Our advisors can help determine if your company is ready for government opportunities and how to best position it for success.

Securing Necessary Registrations Advisors are available to help ensure registration with the various databases necessary to participate in the government marketplace, including the Department of Defense’s System Award Management (SAM), the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search, and other government vendor databases.

SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and other Certifications Certain small businesses are eligible for preferred status in some government solicitations. An advisor specialist can help determine if your company is eligible for certain certifications and guide you through the steps necessary to secure them.

Researching Procurement Histories “What agencies have bought products like yours in the past? Which companies have been awarded these contracts? How much have they been paid?” Answers to questions like these are necessary to guide a marketing strategy and gain a competitive edge. Staff can help ask the right questions and get the information needed to succeed.

Proposal Preparation A procurement specialist can help navigate even the most difficult solicitation package, including securing necessary specifications and drawings and determining pricing.

Contract Performance Issues After contract award, staff can assist with performance issues such as developing a cost-accounting system, bonding and interim financing, developing environmental, quality control, and accident prevention plans.