The first step is to register your company in NSA's Acquisition Resource Center (ARC). Before you can register in the ARC, however, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). If you are not currently registered in the SAM, follow the link provided and return here after you have your confirmed SAM registration. Once you have completed your SAM registration, visit www.nsaarc.net to begin your ARC registration.
After registering in the ARC, you should attend the Office of Small Business Programs' "Pathway to Success: A Start-Up Guide to Working with NSA". The briefing is open to companies of all sizes and provides a comprehensive overview of the NSA acquisition process and programs designed to help companies understand how to do business with the Agency.
"Pathway to Success" is a standing, monthly briefing. This is the Office of Small Business Programs' "Start-up Guide" for how to do business with the Agency, and is held in lieu of one-on-one meetings with companies due to the large numbers of small businesses interested in working with the NSA.
To register for the "Pathway to Success" briefing, click here: Pathway Registration.
Each of these meetings will provide detailed information about the next steps you should take to position your company to do business with the National Security Agency.
If you need assistance with any of these steps, please contact the Office of Small Business Programs.
Once you have completed the above, please visit our Programs page for additional business opportunities available at NSA.