Here are some of the best places to find these opportunities: SAM: This is the official database of federal contracting opportunities over $25,000, and you must register in SAM in order to participate in government contracting. With so many contracts listed in the directory, it can be tricky to find what you need.
Getting a government contract can be complex. To prepare, invest time up front to research the competition and understand the processes and strategies used to compete in the federal market. This will help you determine if a government contract is a good fit for your business.
All vendors interested in doing business with FCPS and with the Fairfax County Government are encouraged to do the following: Register with eVA , the Commonwealth of Virginia's electronic procurement portal. Register with Bonfire , the electronic e-bidding portal, to receive notification of active FCPS solicitations.
Before you can bid on government proposals, you need to get a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). A UEI is a unique 12-character, alpha-numeric value. You will receive a UEI when you register with SAM at SAM. Entities doing business with the federal government must use the UEI created by the system.
If you're trying to break into federal contracting, or you're looking for an easy win, look into religious services contracts. The federal government purchases religious services regularly, and these contracts are easier to win than you think. There are tons of religious opportunities there.
The key is knowing where to network to get the most bid opportunities. The best organizations to join are your local contractors' associations, bid exchanges, and the industry organizations specific to the type of work you perform.