{"id":370,"date":"2021-02-10T17:52:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T17:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/?p=370"},"modified":"2025-05-20T14:51:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T14:51:59","slug":"how-to-find-help-getting-government-contracts-part-1-checked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/how-to-find-help-getting-government-contracts-part-1-checked\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find Help Getting Government Contracts-Part"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Small Businesses Are Given Special Consideration When It Comes To Government Contracts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many markets, small businesses<\/a> are often outcompeted by larger organizations that often have access to almost unlimited resources. This set aside actually might increase a small business\u2019s chances of winning a lucrative bid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The federal government is required to set aside at least 23 percent<\/a> of its total spending specifically for small businesses. Several small businesses have made a fortune just on federal government contract awards. However, many small businesses fail to realize that the government actually has an abundance of websites to help them find these government contracting opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Government Offers Great Opportunities For Many Types Of Businesses<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government actually designates a portion of the contracts for women-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, companies within historically underutilized business zones (HUBZone), and service-disabled, veteran-owned small organizations<\/a>. This allows for underserved groups to have a real chance to get awarded lucrative government contracts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Government Wants To Help Small Businesses Succeed<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unlike other markets, the Federal government wants to make sure that small businesses are able to receive a substantial chunk of the $500 billion contracting pie. This makes the Federal government one of the most powerful consumers of goods and services in the whole entire world and they want to help small businesses succeed in winning these contracts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Businesses Are Given Special Consideration When It Comes To Government Contracts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many markets, small businesses are often outcompeted by larger organizations that often have access to almost unlimited resources. This set aside actually might increase a small business\u2019s chances of winning a lucrative bid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The federal government is required to set aside at least 23 percent<\/a> of its total spending specifically for small businesses. Several small businesses have made a fortune just on federal government contract awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Programs<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help is available from special small business programs<\/a> that encourage participation by small businesses and help these businesses navigate the government contracting maze This includes small businesses owned by minority and traditionally disadvantaged groups. These programs, which are administered by the Small Business Administration <\/a>(SBA), assist small businesses on how to obtain both large business and government procurements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of websites that are provided by the government to help small businesses obtain contracting information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FedBizOpps<\/strong><\/a> (Federal Business Opportunities): <\/strong>This is the spot for government procurement opportunities of $25,000 or more. Here, buyers for the government are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to FedBizOpps and commercial companies looking to do business with the government are able to find opportunities solicited by the entire federal contracting community. (http:\/\/www.fbo.gov<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Business Administration (SBA)<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>This site has a great deal of information pertaining to small businesses as well as SBA-Net, a gateway to opportunities, and a great place to network. It has a direct connection to the CCR database, which is fast becoming the sole database used by government buyers to locate potential small business contractors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Procurement Gateway<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>This is the Defense Logistics Agency site for all opportunities posted from its procurement offices. The defense department is one of the largest consumers of goods and services in the government. Their procurement department is encouraged to work with small businesses and this can be a very lucrative opportunity for a lot of small to midsize companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Acquisition Jumpstation<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>This site has most links to the federal sites that small business owners would be smart to explore <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recovery.gov<\/strong><\/a> – This particular government website that provides easy access to important data related to the Recovery Act  and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, abuse, and other types of government waste <\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Verify<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>This is a handy website in which employers can determine if an employee is eligible to work in the United States based on information reported on the employee\u2019s I-9 form. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

USA.gov<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>This site is all-encompassing and has a lot to offer small businesses. It is a gateway to other government websites that can be very important to small businesses. This is the place to find info on how to do business with the federal government, Data and Statistics, Laws, and Regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FedWorld<\/strong><\/a>– <\/strong>This system contains the full text of 7,407 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions from 1937 to 1975. Decisions are available as ASCII text files that can be read on your browser’s screen or saved to your hard drive and accessed by using most word processor programs. It often also has a listing of government jobs <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Veteran Affairs<\/strong><\/a>–<\/strong>This government agency is particularly helpful to assist veteran-owned small businesses in obtaining federal contracting opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Library of Congress<\/strong><\/a>–<\/strong>This is a guide to finding information on federal government contracting. It is intended for anyone, from the novice contractor to those who are more experiences with working with the government. Included are statistical sources, news sources, and administrative sources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAM Directory Can Help<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remember, registering for the SAM directory <\/a>gives a business automatic entry into the extremely lucrative marketplace of the federal government. It is also a crucial step for applying for rewarding government grants that can help your business reach its full potential.  Let us, the professionals at SAM Directory, make sure that you do all that is needed to not miss out on this important opportunity. We will make certain that your application is processed quickly and efficiently so you can start being a federal contractor as soon as possible. We remove this hassle so you can go about the important mission of running your company.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Small Businesses Are Given Special Consideration When It Comes To Government Contracts  In many markets, small businesses are often outcompeted by larger organizations that often have access to almost unlimited resources. This set aside actually might increase a small business\u2019s chances of winning a lucrative bid.  The federal government is required to set aside at least 23 percent of its total spending specifically for small businesses. Several small businesses have made a fortune just on federal government contract awards. However, many small businesses fail to realize that the government actually has an abundance of websites to help them find these government contracting opportunities.  The Federal Government Offers Great Opportunities For Many Types Of Businesses  The government actually designates a portion of the contracts for women-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, companies within historically underutilized business zones (HUBZone), and service-disabled, veteran-owned small organizations. This allows for underserved groups to have a real chance to get awarded lucrative government contracts.  The Federal Government Wants To Help Small Businesses Succeed  Unlike other markets, the Federal government wants to make sure that small businesses are able to receive a substantial chunk of the $500 billion contracting pie. This makes the Federal government one of the most powerful consumers of goods and services in the whole entire world and they want to help small businesses succeed in winning these contracts.  Small Businesses Are Given Special Consideration When It Comes To Government Contracts  In many markets, small businesses are often outcompeted by larger organizations that often have access to almost unlimited resources. This set aside actually might increase a small business\u2019s chances of winning a lucrative bid.  The federal government is required to set aside at least 23 percent of its total spending specifically for small businesses. Several small businesses have made a fortune just on federal government contract awards.  Special Programs  Help is available from special small business programs that encourage participation by small businesses and help these businesses navigate the government contracting maze This includes small businesses owned by minority and traditionally disadvantaged groups. These programs, which are administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), assist small businesses on how to obtain both large business and government procurements.  Here is a list of websites that are provided by the government to help small businesses obtain contracting information.  FedBizOpps (Federal Business Opportunities): This is the spot for government procurement opportunities of $25,000 or more. Here, buyers for the government are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to FedBizOpps and commercial companies looking to do business with the government are able to find opportunities solicited by the entire federal contracting community. (http:\/\/www.fbo.gov)  Small Business Administration (SBA): This site has a great deal of information pertaining to small businesses as well as SBA-Net, a gateway to opportunities, and a great place to network. It has a direct connection to the CCR database, which is fast becoming the sole database used by government buyers to locate potential small business contractors.  Procurement Gateway: This is the Defense Logistics Agency site for all opportunities posted from its procurement offices. The defense department is one of the largest consumers of goods and services in the government. Their procurement department is encouraged to work with small businesses and this can be a very lucrative opportunity for a lot of small to midsize companies.  Federal Acquisition Jumpstation: This site has most links to the federal sites that small business owners would be smart to explore  Recovery.gov – This particular government website that provides easy access to important data related to the Recovery Act  and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, abuse, and other types of government waste  E-Verify – This is a handy website in which employers can determine if an employee is eligible to work in the United States based on information reported on the employee\u2019s I-9 form.   USA.gov – This site is all-encompassing and has a lot to offer small businesses. It is a gateway to other government websites that can be very important to small businesses. This is the place to find info on how to do business with the federal government, Data and Statistics, Laws, and Regulations.  FedWorld– This system contains the full text of 7,407 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions from 1937 to 1975. Decisions are available as ASCII text files that can be read on your browser’s screen or saved to your hard drive and accessed by using most word processor programs. It often also has a listing of government jobs  Department of Veteran Affairs–This government agency is particularly helpful to assist veteran-owned small businesses in obtaining federal contracting opportunities.  Library of Congress–This is a guide to finding information on federal government contracting. It is intended for anyone, from the novice contractor to those who are more experiences with working with the government. Included are statistical sources, news sources, and administrative sources.  SAM Directory Can Help  Remember, registering for the SAM directory gives a business automatic entry into the extremely lucrative marketplace of the federal government. It is also a crucial step for applying for rewarding government grants that can help your business reach its full potential.  Let us, the professionals at SAM Directory, make sure that you do all that is needed to not miss out on this important opportunity. We will make certain that your application is processed quickly and efficiently so you can start being a federal contractor as soon as possible. We remove this hassle so you can go about the important mission of running your company.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=370"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5068,"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370\/revisions\/5068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sam.directory\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}