Selling to the federal government
The easiest way to sell to the federal government is to sell to its prime contractors. These companies
are required to sub-contract a significant part of the contract to small businesses - so they are looking for you!
The website to find sub-contract opportunities is http://www.sba.gov/content/sub-net
This website contains the companies that have received federal contracts, their primary business, and a contact for small business procurement.
If you would like to sell directly to the government, the following is an easy to understand website explaining the five steps. Although it was written for women-owned businesses, it applies to all businesses. Here is the website:
www.womenbiz.gov/fivesteps.html.
List of Federal Agencies and their Procurement Forecasts
Click here to go to Acquisition Central
Here is a book that can help you through more direct ways to contract with the federal government:
