Government Contracting

Government agencies offer businesses the opportunity to sell billions of dollars worth of products and services. Many government agencies require that some percentage of the procurements be set aside for small businesses. This guide provides information that explains how to become a federal contractor, how to find business opportunities, and the rules and regulations that federal contractors need to follow.

The emphasis of this guide is on doing business with agencies in the Executive Branch of the federal government. Agencies in the Legislative and Judicial branches have their own, yet comparable, contracting procedures and requirements.

• Small Business Guide to Federal Contracting
  Before you register as a contractor and begin bidding on proposals, read about these programs and services that help small businesses successfully compete for federal contracts.
• Register as a Contractor
  Learn the steps you need to take before bidding on federal procurements.
• Find Federal Contracting Opportunities
  Learn how to locate and bid on federal contracts.
• Green Purchasing
  Learn about opportunities to sell green products and services to the federal government.
• Acquisition Regulations and Standards
  Rules, regulations and standards that govern the federal procurement process.
• Federal Contractors Requirements
  If you are already a federal contractor, there are special employment and labor regulations that apply to you.
• Online Services for Federal Contractors
  Links to services that help federal contractors conduct business transactions with the federal government.