Federal Government Contracting

Small businesses sell billions of dollars worth of goods and services to the US federal government every year. Many government agencies require that some percentage of their contracts for goods and services be awarded to small businesses. Here you will resources to help your small business become established as a federal contractor, find business opportunities, and the rules and regulations that federal contractors need to follow.

Government Contractor Training
Government contracting can be lucrative, but it can also be complicated. To successfully compete for government contracts you need to know what you are doing.

Registering as a Government Contractor
Before your business can start bidding on federal government contracts, it must be registered.

Government Contracting Opportunities
Resources for finding and bidding on federal government contracts.

Government Contracting Employment Laws
Employment and labor regulations that apply to existing federal contractors.

Government Acquisition Regulations
Rules, regulations and standards that govern the federal government's purchasing and contracting process.

Green Purchasing
Learn about opportunities to sell environmentally sound, "green" products and services to the federal government.

Does Your Business Need a Federal Business License?
If your small business is involved or will be involved in any activity that is supervised and regulated by a federal government agency, you may need a federal business license or permit.

Do You Need a Federal Tax ID Number?
What is a federal tax ID number, does your business even need one, and how do you get it?