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ACCESS TO CONTRACTS :: How to access contracts is unquestionably one of the most pressing questions faced by small businesses participating in or seeking entry into the government procurement marketplace.  While many have a general sense of business opportunities through government agencies, few actually know how to go about securing such opportunities.  This page links to resources to assist your company in better understanding the process of accessing government contracts.
 
     
FedBizOpps.  As of October 1, 2001, the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)/(FBO) System is the official Government-wide point of entry for business opportunities from Federal agencies. The FBO System allows Government Buyers to post synopses, solicitations and related documents on the internet and interfaces with other agency applications. The System also provides the functionality to search for business opportunities and to assist vendors to register to receive notices of interest to their company.
 
Basics of Government Contracting.  Whether new to government contracting or seeking refresher tips on the basics, you will find these links useful.  
 
Learn About Industry Trends Through Articles, Reports and Statistics.  Periodic studies on small business activities in the government contract marketplace provide an an excellent source of information for business development.  Get free tips and tricks for growing your company to the next level.  Find out what other companies like yours are doing to grow their business. 
 
Take Advantage of Government Assistance Programs.  These programs are in place to assist small, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses in starting up and expanding their companies.  Programs provide avenues to contract opportunities, as well as technical, financial and bonding assistance. 
 
Identify Prime and Subcontracting Opportunities.  Information on government contract opportunities is not always easily accessible.  Use the Commerce Business Daily and other key resources to stay abreast of opportunities to win lucrative opportunities from agencies and other government contractors.
 
Make a Winning Contract Offer.  The process of preparing a winning offer to a government agency or prime contractor is always a challenge.  You increase your chances of turning your offer into an award when you do your research and use the right tools.  
 
Utilize the Services of Associations and Advocacy Groups.  There are lots of associations and advocacy groups devoted to increasing access by small, minority and women-owned businesses to government contract opportunities.  Learn who they are and what they are doing to assist your business.
 
Enhance Your Performance With the Assistance of Key Small Business Tools.  Get information on tools to enhance your company's procurement efficiency and productivity.  Every month, we select and post several links that we think will be helpful to members of the small business government contracting community.  The date following each link indicates when it was added to our site. 
 

 
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