Resources for Government Procurement

Procurement and purchasing resources for government contracting.
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Making the Most of Government Procurement

Making the most of government procurement includes finding opportunities to make sales to the government, being able to act quickly when opportunities arise, and making the sale. Agencies at the federal, state and local level spend trillions of dollars each year on government contracts with private companies. Opportunities exist in electronics, information technology, financial services, engineering, construction and many other areas.

Selling to the government is lucrative, but there are some differences from selling to private companies. Preparation, including paperwork and other administrative tasks, is necessary. Some things to do to be successful in dealing with government sector procurement include:

1. Get registered with necessary agencies to get involved in United States government procurement.

2. Stay on top of upcoming opportunities by having them delivered to your inbox.

3. Get professional assistance in learning how to find opportunities and make the sale.

Get registered to get involved with U.S. government procurement

The first step in U.S. government procurement procedures is registering with specific federal agencies. These agencies make it easy to make changes to your company information and provide everything you need to register. Registration is free, and completing it even before you're ready to find selling opportunities will help to get you prepared.
Central Contractor Registration. Some agencies also require contractors to be registered with Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA allows contractors to enter information once to be used for all contracts.

Use a subscription service for timely information about government procurement opportunities

Subscription services can keep your company informed of upcoming sales opportunities. Most offer free and paid subscriptions with different levels of services.

Get assistance with finding opportunities and dealing with government procurement agencies

Consultants have experience dealing with federal, state and local governments. They can assist with finding opportunities, doing research, marketing, public relations and sales techniques.
  • When your company gets involved with federal government purchasing, your information must be kept up to date. Make changes to your online registration with ORCA whenever your company information changes.