Government Contracting Resources
Welcome to the Government Contracting Resources page. We have put together a comprehensive list of sites and downloadable resources that will assist you in the pursuit of government contracts.
Click on the topics below to jump to the applicable section:
- General Contracting Resources
- COVID-19 Resources
- Research Resources Contracting News
- Solicitations, Awards, and Contracts
- International Business Resources
- Training and Networking
- Acquisition Forecasts Websites
- Nebraska Resources
- Nebraska Purchasing
- DLA Small Business Downloads
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General Contracting Resources
Cybersecurity Training Video
This video provides a step-by-step guide on how government contractors can achieve compliance with the cybersecurity requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), specifically Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012, entitled “Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.”
Department of Defense (DoD)
The Department of Defense provides military forces for the United States.
Department of Defense Implementation of Section 889
DIBBS Super User or DIBBS Subordinate User
Terms and Conditions for Access to the DLA Internet Bid Board (DIBBS)
Dunn and Bradstreet Number (DUNS)
Federal Supply Codes Class (FSC)
Four digit codes that group products into logical categories for management purposes.
General Services Administration (GSA)
The GSA provides workplaces for government buildings by purchasing and leasing commercial real estate, as well as doing business with construction, engineering, architecture, janitorial, and other industries.
How to Sell to the Federal Government
GSA is the federal government’s business manager and buyer. GSA offers businesses the opportunity to sell billions of dollars’ worth of products and services to federal agencies through contract vehicles.
HUBZone Program
Information about the HUBZone program, how to qualify, and how to get certified.
Made in America
Information about "Made in America" government contracting policies.
SBA Office of Federal Contracting
The Office of Federal Contracting works to create an environment for maximum participation by small, disadvantaged, and woman-owned businesses in federal government contract awards and large prime subcontract awards. GC advocates on behalf of small business in the federal procurement world.
SBA YouTube Videos
Helpful how-tos from the Small Business Administration about a variety of topics.
SBIR/STTR
About the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Guide to Contracting Opportunities
This guide from the U.S. Small Business Administration provides information on programs that help small businesses successfully compete for federal contracting opportunities. Includes tutorials on how the federal government buys and provides an overview on regulations, policies, and best practices.
Small Business Federal Government Contracting
A free website helping small businesses succeed in the federal government market.
System for Award Management (SAM)
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COVID-19 Resources
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from Department of Defense
Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement 231.205-79
Defense Pricing and Contracting Class Deviations
Department of Defense Nine-Step Process
The Department of Defense has put together a nine-step process to walk you through the requirements and best practices to help businesses position themselves to do business with the DoD.
DPAS information for Emergency Preparedness
The purpose of DPAS is to assure the timely availability of industrial resources to meet current national defense and emergency preparedness program requirements and to provide an operating system to support rapid industrial response in a national emergency.
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for organizations and businesses that are interested in helping in the fight against COVID-19. Go to the “How to Help” section on FEMA’s website to see how you can get involved.
If you are interested in supporting the response to COVID- 19 with your company’s goods and/or services, please submit your inquiry to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Procurement Action Innovative Response Team (PAIR) team at DHSIndustryLiaison@hq.dhs.gov.
FEMA’s Industry Liaison Program (ILP) connects suppliers with program offices in support of FEMA’s mission during disaster recovery efforts. To establish your business as a readily available supplier through FEMA’s ILP, fill out the vendor profile form and submit to fema-industry@fema.dhs.gov. Save completed form under the file name: Company Name_State_MMDDYY; ie: Best Vendor_DC_123117.
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Research Resources
Bonding
List of companies holding certificates of authority as acceptable sureties on federal bonds and as acceptable reinsuring companies – per the Department of Treasury.
Defense Pricing and Contracting
Responsible for pricing, contracting, and procurement policy matters in the Department of Defense.
Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
Very in-depth market research site for government contracts of all kinds.
GSA Schedule Sales Query
Enables users to access sales, business size, and NAICS information reported by Federal Supply Schedule Contractors.
Surety Information Office (SIO)
Learn more about Surety bonds and how they effect government contracting.
USA Spending
A useful site for conducting market research on government purchasing.
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Solicitations, Awards, and Contracts
Department of Defense Small and Disadvantaged Small Business Utilization Offices
Department of Defense (DoD) office focused on doing business with small businesses, and businesses with certifications.
Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA)
DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
Search for, view, and submit quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
DoD Procurement Gateway
Information on DoD needs and how to register as a vendor to the military.
DoI Acquisition Forecasts
Procurement opportunities from the Department of the Interior for FY 2019.
DoT SB and Disadvantaged
US Department of Transportation site with extensive marketing information package online.
Federal Acquisition Jumpstation
Government page with links to procurement and acquisition sites listed by contracting activity.
Integrated Award Environment (IAE)
GSA management e-Government initiative that is used to award, administer, and receive grants, loans, contracts, and intergovernmental transactions.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Purchasing and Subcontracting opportunities for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment
Primary enterprise for procure-to-pay application for the Department of Defense and its supporting agencies.
Treasury Department Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Procurement procedures and contract opportunities.
US Air Force Small Business
Office in the Air Force specializing in doing business with small businesses.
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International Business Resources
Export.gov
Export.gov provides trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help U.S. companies expand in global markets.
Nebraska Export Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service Nebraska helps Nebraska businesses to get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets.
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Training and Networking
The American Small Business Coalition
The ASBC exists to empower the growth of U.S. communities, companies, and people through government contracting.
Federal Acquisition Regulation Site (FARSite)
National Association of Government Contractors (NAGC)
NAGC is an association providing advocacy, education, business development, and services to member companies.
National Association of Small Business Contractors (NASBC)
The nation’s voice for hundreds of thousands of small business contractors.
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
The world’s leading resource for professionals in the Contract management field with over 20,000 members.
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
The NDIA is a membership association that promotes the best practices, policies, products, and technology in support of defense and national security.
National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP)
Resources and training material for the world of public procurement.
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
Listing of local centers.
State Procurement Office Directory
Links to state procurement offices.
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Acquisition Forecasts Websites
Agency for International Development
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Veterans Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
General Services Administration
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Office of Personnel Management
Social Security Administration
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Nebraska Resources
Clean Solutions for Omaha - Contractor's Corner
List of upcoming CSO construction projects that are seeking contracting opportunities with small businesses.
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska Department of Transportation (DoT)
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Nebraska Purchasing
City of Lincoln/Lancaster Purchasing
City of Omaha/Douglas County Purchasing
DoE Western Area Power Administration
One of four power marketing administrations within the Department of Energy (DoE) whose role is to market and transmit wholesale electricity from multi-use water projects.
Omaha Public Schools (OPS) – District Operational Services
OPPD (Auctions/Bids/Contracts)
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DLA Small Business Information Downloads
DLA Spending on Small Businesses by NAICS Code from 2016-2018 (Excel Download File)
Please provide feedback to the DLA at https://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAPFeedback/
Procurement Technical Assistance Program Information