Beginner’s Guide: Doing Business With the Federal Government & Federal Certifications

Description

LEARN HOW TO REGISTER WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT USING SAM.GOV
The System for Award Management (SAM) is the federal government’s primary vendor and contractor registration portal, used to verify businesses, process payments, and identify qualified small businesses for goods and services purchased through federal bid opportunities.

Participants will learn:
• How to classify your industry
• How to register your business with SAM.gov
• How to prepare for federal contracting opportunities
• Plus, meet representatives from the SBA and UTRGV APEX Accelerator for direct guidance.

LEARN ABOUT FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS
The federal government aims to award at least 23% of all contracting dollars to small businesses each year, and the SBA manages several certification programs that help eligible businesses compete more effectively for those contracts.

This session will cover:
• How to determine if you should apply
• Steps to prepare your business for certification
• How certifications strengthen your position in the federal marketplace