Since its creation by Congress in 1792, the Treasury Department, US Mint has produced America's coinage so the nation can trade and pursue its commercial activities. The Department of Mint maintains six offices nationwide that assist the federal office in handling its day to day operations. As part of its contract procurement operations, the US Mint Department reaches out to small businesses through various outreach programs.

In order to do business with the US Department of Mint, you must deal with the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of the Procurement Executive. The Procurement Executive office oversees the government's award of contracts to independent vendors to make sure those vendors comply with the Department's best practices regulations. Here's how you can qualify to compete for contracts with the Treasury Department:

1. Learn about the policies small businesses follow when dealing with the US Mint.

2. Access the US Mint Department's marketing directories so you can become a subcontractor in your state.

3. Sign up for special outreach programs available at the Department of the Mint.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find out how small businesses contract with the US Mint Department

The US Mint Dept. expects its vendors to follow standard procurement procedures when applying for contracts.

I recommend: The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization provides guidance on how to start contracting with the Mint Treasury Department. How to Do Business with Treasury outlines the steps new vendors must take in order to procure Mint Department contracts.

Get the US Mint and Treasury Department's marketing publications

Find out which of the Department's prime contractors you need to contact for subcontracting opportunities.

I recommend: Small Business Subcontracting Opportunities identifies important contact information you'll need when corresponding with the US Mint bureau. FedBizOpps.gov provides a list of current opportunities with the Department of the Treasury, including the US Mint office.

Take advantage of the US Treasury Mint Department's outreach programs

Here's your opportunity for a face to face meeting with the US Department of Mint that allows you to explain what services your business can provide.

I recommend: Contact the Vendor Outreach Sessions office to schedule a one-on-one appointment with the US Treasury Mint officials in charge of contracting small businesses. Review Tips to Make Your Attendance a Success to help you prepare for this meeting.

Consider the Treasury's Mentor-Protégé Program through the Department of Mint

Go beyond the outreach sessions and get the specific data you need to submit a winning vendor application.

I recommend: The Treasury's Mentor-Protégé Program provides advice you need to win a contract with the Department. Application explains the details of the registration process.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  The Department of Mint actively seeks to help businesses owned by women, veterans and disadvantaged individuals procure government contracts.