Contracting

Selling your company’s product or service to the government represents an incredible opportunity for growth and revenue. But there are some important things you need to know about contracting with government agencies. This section provides the facts you need to get started and to be successful.

  • Getting Started
    Right from the start, you will need to certify that you qualify as a small business for contracting opportunities with the government. You’ll need to register your business at a federal website, get an identifying number for your financial ...
  • Working with the Government
    When your business delivers products or services under a government contract, you must adhere to a variety of regulations that range from qualifying for the work in the first place, to reporting your activities on a regular basis after a contract ...
  • Contracting Opportunities
    So you’re convinced that contracting with the federal government is a smart way to grow your business. But how do you find out about available contracts in the first place? This section lists the information you need to get started, ...
  • For Contracting Officials
    Contracting officials must be familiar with the latest regulations for the contracts they are handling in behalf of small businesses. They are the liaison between a small business and the government, but they also are watchdogs who are obligated ...

Leadership

PIcture of Esther Vassar, Assistant Administrator, Ombusdman
Assistant Administrator

Esther H. Vassar was appointed National Ombudsman and Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Enforcement Fairness for the U. S. Small Business Administration in August 2009. In her former roles...

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