What is the best way to go about starting to do business with the government?

Question

I want to sell computers and computer parts to the government, but don't know how to go about starting that. Does anyone have any suggestions or books that may help.

Answer 1

Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Identify your product or service. It is necessary to know the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and the Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code for your product or service.
NAICS codes: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.htmlFSC codes: http://fpdcapp.gsa.gov/pls/fpdsweb/PscWiz

Step 2. Check with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine that your business falls within the established table of small business size standards based on NAICS. http://www.sba.gov

Step 3: Obtain a DUNS Number from Dunn & Bradstreet. http://www.dnb.com

Step 4: Register in the Centralized Contractor Registration (CCR) System. http://www.ccr.gov

Step 5: Determine if your firm qualifies for 8(a), SDB or HUBZone certification. These certifications are detailed at http://www.sba.gov

Step 6: Register in Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). http://orca.bpn.gov

Step 7: Begin to search for current federal government procurement opportunities. http://www.fedbizopps.gov

Step 8: Familiarize yourself with both the federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting legal procedures. The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) can be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are located at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm.

Step 9: Investigate if getting on the GSA Schedule is right for you http://www.gsa.gov

Step 10: Seek additional assistance, as needed, in the federal civilian and/or DoD marketplaces. http://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm

Step 11: Familiarize yourself with the budget forecasts for your targeted agencies. http://www.firstgov.gov

Step 12: Explore subcontracting opportunities from primary contractors

Step 13: Investigate government programs. There are several SBA programs that may be of interest to you, such as the 8(a) Business Development Mentor-Protege Program, the Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Research Program and the Technology Resources Network. www.sba.gov

Step 14: Market your firm to the right contacts. Identify your prospective government customers, research their requirements, and familiarize yourself with procurement regulations and strategies require determination, direction, discipline and resources.

Answer 2

Fist of all show them that yours computer are diffrent from other computers not in shape but in qualities and show them whats new you have of other computer and make computer attractive when another person see them he\she shook of looking only by seeing if they start work on your computer they will not think about other computer one thing you must invent some softwares that helps to leads your country at top of the world.

Answer 3

The US government printing office puts out some books that answer this. Check with your local reference librarian or government bookshop.

Answer 4

Raise your prices 100% and contribute to a candidates re-election campaign.

Answer 5

GAO should have specifications for what they are looking to purchase. Also check into minority requirements to get an additional edge on competition.

Answer 6

Make a computer that can withstand an atomic blast.

Answer 7

there are MANY options

Try FEDBID.com its free

also try CFDA.gov for grants and loans

what city and state are you in and I can tell you more??
Every county and city has a RFP (request for proposal) link
EVERY COUNTY AND CITY

And also ..........
DO NOT EVER PAY FOR "LEADS "
I cannot stress that enough those sites do nothing but charge your visa Acct for something YOU can do yourself