Government Contracting 101 - Opening Doors

The United States government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, buying everything from armored tanks to paper clips and IT services. Every year, the federal government awards more than $500 billion in contracts, and a significant share of those contracts are specifically allotted to small businesses. SBA works with federal agencies to assist them in identifying and awarding contracts in order to meet the 23% statutory goal of government-wide small business prime contracting. Small business contracting is an important tool at the federal level to help America’s small businesses grow and create jobs. The federal government wants to get more contracting dollars into the hands of small businesses. This workshop is designed to introduce your business to the various federal government contracting programs, help you determine whether your business is eligible for these programs, and support your business' efforts to participate in these programs. Topics to be covered include: - How the Government Buys - Identifying Contracting Opportunities - Traditional Procurement Programs - Is Becoming a Government Contractor Right for You - Getting Started, Required Registrations, Beneficial Certifications - What to Consider Before Bidding - Marketing Tips - The Importance of Networking - Additional Training and Counseling Programs SBA encourages all small businesses to learn more about the small business contracting programs and take advantage of this federal contracting opportunity.

Fee: No Cost