If you’re a small business owner, you may be looking for ways to expand your business and increase your revenue. One option you may have considered is bidding on government contracts. But with so many different types of government contracts out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this blog post, we’ll give you an overview of three different types of government contracts that you can bid on as a small business owner. We’ll also provide some tips on how to get started with the bidding process. By the end of this post, you should have a good idea of which type of contract is right for your business and how to start the bidding process.
- Services Contracts
One type of government contract that you can bid on as a small business owner is a services contract. Services contracts are agreements between the government and a contractor to provide a service to the government. These services can range from professional services like consulting or accounting, to more technical services like IT support or maintenance.
If your small business provides a service that the government needs, then you may be able to bid on a services contract. To get started, you’ll need to register your business with SAM (the System for Award Management) and then search for relevant contracting opportunities on Sam.gov.
- Supply Contracts
Another type of government contract that you can bid on is a supply contract. A supply contract is an agreement between the government and a contractor to provide goods or materials to the government. These goods or materials can be anything from office supplies to food products to vehicles.
If your small business produces goods or materials that the government needs, then you may be able to bid on a supply contract. To get started, you’ll need to register your business with SAM and then search for relevant contracting. Additionally, it may benefit you to get on the GSA Schedule.
- Construction Contracts
The third type of government contract that you can bid on is a construction contract. A construction contract is an agreement between the government and a contractor to construct or renovate a building or other structure for the government.
For example, if the government needs a new office building or school, they will put out a request for proposals (RFP) for contractors interested in completing the project. Construction contracts can also be for renovations or repairs of existing structures.
If your small business provides construction services, then you may be able to bid on construction contracts.
There are many different types of government contracts available for small businesses to bid on. By familiarizing yourself with the different types of contracts available and seeing if you qualify as a diverse business, you will be able qualify for set-aside contracts. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to BizCentral USA at 833-217-9667.
