Government Contracting
Explore whether government contracting fits your business strategy.
Federal, state, and local agencies purchase a wide range of products and services. Contracting can create opportunities, but success requires research, registration, compliance, competitive pricing, operational capacity, and patience.
Contracting-Readiness Topics
Programs and referrals may help businesses:
- Determine whether government customers buy what the business sells
- Identify NAICS codes and capability areas
- Understand SAM.gov and other registration systems
- Develop a clear capability statement
- Research agencies, forecasts, solicitations, and past awards
- Understand prime and subcontracting pathways
- Prepare for pricing, documentation, cybersecurity, insurance, and performance requirements
- Explore local supplier and procurement programs
- Connect with APEX Accelerators and other procurement specialists
Readiness Matters
Registration alone does not create contracts. Businesses should assess past performance, financial capacity, quality controls, staffing, delivery systems, and the ability to comply with solicitation and contract requirements.
