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Making the Most of Government Procurement
Increase sales with federal government procurementBy B. Lumadue 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.
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Businesses interested in working with he federal government must be registered with 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.
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GovDirections gathers information and forwards it to subscribers at a rate of approximately 2,000 new listings each day gathered from more than 20,000 sources. They offer free and paid subscriptions. StateandFederalBids offers free subscription services that include federal opportunities and paid services that include state and local opportunities. BidNet offers customized bid notification services and a dedicated consultant.
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.
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Strategic Partnerships is a government relations procurement consulting firm that specializes in government bid, opportunity and procurement consulting. It also offers customized research, government sales training and other services. SM&A offers a team of industry experts who can assist with winning and delivering on competitive procurements within many government agencies.
- 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.
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Alabama: Division of Purchasing
Offers vendor registration, purchasing news, statewide contracts and bids, and procedural rules and regulations.
http://www.purchasing.state.al.us/
California: Procurement Division
Provider of professional services in acquisitions, materials management, records management, supplier relations and technical services.
Colorado: State Purchasing Office, Division of Finance and Procurement
Provider of information and resources for the state.
http://www.gssa.state.co.us/purchasi.nsf/informational+pages/purchasing+home+page
Delaware: Division of Purchasing
Provider of information and resources on manages statewide contracts for goods and services.
http://www.state.de.us/purchase/index.htm
Georgia: Department of Administrative Services
Provider of management and business services by communicating with customers, vendors and interested parties.
Provider of services for businesses and government agencies seeking opportunities throughout the state.
http://www.state.il.us/cms/purchase/default.htm
Provider of general information resources on doing business in Indiana.
http://www.state.in.us/idoa/proc/index.html
Kansas: Division of Purchasing
Provider of acquiring goods and services for State agencies.
http://da.state.ks.us/purch/default.htm
Massachusetts: Commonwealth of Massachusetts\' Procurement Access & Solicitation System
Provider of information for contractors and subcontractors on promoting a business and bid on state contracts.
Minnesota: Materials Management Division
Agency responsible for purchasing, contracting, surplus property acquisition, warehousing and disposal and all other aspects of buying, maintaining, and disposal of goods and services for state agencies.
http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/
Provider of information and resources on manages statewide contracts for goods and services.
http://www.das.state.ne.us/materiel/
New Hampshire: Administrative Services
Agency responsibility and function is to purchase goods and services for all state agencies and institutions.
http://www.state.nh.us/das/purchasing/index.html
Agency responsible for the procurement of goods and services necessary to operate the state government.
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/
New York: Procurement Services
Provider of professional services in acquisitions, materials management, records management, supplier relations and technical services.
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/default.asp
Agency responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and services that are used by state agencies
http://www.dcs.state.ok.us/OKDCS.NSF/htmlmedia/central_purchasing.html
South Carolina: Materials Management Office
Agency responsible for the procurement of goods and services necessary to operate the state government.
http://www.state.sc.us/mmo/mmo/
Utah: Purchasing and General Services
Provider of services for businesses and government agencies seeking opportunities throughout the state.
http://www.purchasing.state.ut.us/
Virigina: York County VA Government Site
Agency responsible for the procurement of goods and services necessary to operate the state government.
Washington DC: Contracting and Procurement
Agency is responsible for procurement policy and procedure, contracting and small purchase operations, and the sale and disposal of excess and surplus property for the entire District of Columbia government.
West Virginia: Purchasing Division
Agency promotes the economy and procurement functions by developing, administering and distributing contracts.
http://www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/
Provider of purchasing information system for vendors who wish to provide goods and services to the state as well as state agencies and municipalities.
Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Government Procurement
Government procurement, or simply providing goods and services to the government, can be a lucrative and stable venture for many different types of businesses. The local, state and federal government spend billions annually on goods and services with many different kinds of businesses. Some examples of this spending includes electronics, security, food, agriculture, travel, energy, motor vehicle services and health care.
Businesses of all sorts can bid on government contracts. These contracts can provide steady income and a reliable business agreement, benefiting all parties involved. There are many resources in place to help vendors understand the process of government ... more
Government procurement, or simply providing goods and services to the government, can be a lucrative and stable venture for many different types of businesses. The local, state and federal government spend billions annually on goods and services with many different kinds of businesses. Some examples of this spending includes electronics, security, food, agriculture, travel, energy, motor vehicle services and health care.
Businesses of all sorts can bid on government contracts. These contracts can provide steady income and a reliable business agreement, benefiting all parties involved. There are many resources in place to help vendors understand the process of government procurement and make people aware of new opportunities for government contracts.
The US General Services Administration (GSA) handles all of the selling and buying with vendors for the government. The central agency provides information, training, policies and tips about how to do business with the government. It is recommended that businesses visit their informative website to learn more about processes, training and opportunities.
Business.com can help you learn more about obtaining government contracts. It provides helpful information and links that can help you get started. Please visit the links on the left to learn more about doing business with the government.
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