How to Find and Understand Government Contracting Opportunities

Finding and understanding government contracting opportunities can be confusing. CIRAS APEX staff can help guide companies through this next step by:

• Providing education on the government solicitation process and the various contract types
• Explaining the difference between RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
• Identifying internet-based and other electronic procurement opportunities that match a company’s products and services
• Helping businesses understand subcontracting opportunities, where subcontracting may be a better fit, and how to use it to build “past performance”
• Providing access to the Bidmatch database – a bid matching service that examines local, state, and federal solicitations. Clients receive an email notification whenever new bid matches are available.

To seek help finding government contracts or to schedule a no-cost assessment, complete the APEX Request for Counseling form or contact your Regional Government Contracting Specialist.

CIRAS provides several related services, including:

• Getting Started in Government Contracting
• Marketing to the Government
• Bid/Proposal Guidance
• Post Award Assistance
• Advanced Contracting Services