Introduction to Government Contracts

Government contracting can seem daunting for small businesses, but there are significant opportunities for most types of businesses to grow through working to support local, federal, and state government agencies. Unlock the potential to grow your business through federal, state, & local contract opportunities. You will learn the step-by-step process for getting started, including the basics of government market entry, how the contracting process works, government purchasing regulations, how the government buys your products and services, federal & state government registration and certification process, System for Award Management (SAM), how to search for government contracting opportunities, bid matching, and how the California Capital Procurement Technical Assistance Center can provide no-cost assistance on an on-going basis to help your company effectively compete in the government marketplace.