If you’ve decided that Federal contracting is a good strategy for your business, here’s a handy checklist to help you go about it.

Sign Up

• Define your business by identifying your North America Industry Classification (NAICS) and size standard;
• Determine if you qualify for other designations or special programs;
• Register in the CCR; 
• Develop your CCR business profile and post it in the Dynamic Small Business Search.

Start Up

• Check out procurement Websites;
• Become familiar with the Federal Business Opportunities database and practice searching for contract opportunities.

Smarten Up

• Sign up for SBA’s online course, Business Opportunities: A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts and download the brochure Opening Doors to Federal Government Contracting Opportunities;
• Investigate SBA online training programs for small businesses 
• Meet local counselors who can assist you in the government contracting process.