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Links & Connections

Federal, State and Local links to assist you with government contracting

Federal Registrations

The federal government's goal is to award at least 5 percent of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year.

DLA ASSIST is a workflow management tool for managing standardization projects, coordinating documents for review, and publishing standardization documents. providing online access to defense standards and specifications.

Site where Federal government announces all of its contracts valued at more than $25,000; register to start searches.

The Industry Liaison Program (ILP) establishes strategic relationships with suppliers and stakeholders; serves as an information provider for suppliers seeking to do business with FEMA; and connects suppliers with program offices in support of FEMA’s mission.

The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least three percent of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.

A guide to the uniform, industry-wide classification system for statistical reporting of all economic activities of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. NAICS codes are needed to register in government's vendor database, SAM, for federal contracting. 

A listing of commodity codes developed by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. NIGP codes are needed to register as a vendor with state and local government. 

You can apply for an EIN on line.

An official website of the US government that allows businesses to do work with the U.S. government, update or renew entity registration, check status of entity registration, and search for entity registration and exclusion records. There is no cost to use SAM.

We provide the direction and resources needed to achieve DoD small business procurement objectives

The US governments official web site

The VA’s vendor registration system for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses

State of Oregon

Department of Administrative Services (DAS) The Department of Administrative Services is the central administrative agency of Oregon state government. Our mission is to support state government to serve the people of Oregon.

Certification levels the playing field by providing certified firms a fair opportunity to compete for government contracts regardless of owner ethnicity, gender, disability, or firm size.

Procurement and Bid information, Specifications, Drawings and Details, and Small Business Resources.

Find out how to do business with the UO and other helpful information.

Procurement is dedicated to helping OSU Colleges, Departments and Business Centers in meeting their procurement and contracting needs.

The Oregon Public Universities website is a centralized location where vendors may find out about bidding and contract opportunities with Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University and Western Oregon University. Vendors may find business opportunities for Oregon State University, Portland State University, and University of Oregon on their university websites.

The Oregon Public Universities website is a centralized location where vendors may find out about bidding and contract opportunities with Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University and Western Oregon University. Vendors may find business opportunities for Oregon State University, Portland State University, and University of Oregon on their university websites.

The Oregon Public Universities website is a centralized location where vendors may find out about bidding and contract opportunities with Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University and Western Oregon University. Vendors may find business opportunities for Oregon State University, Portland State University, and University of Oregon on their university websites.

The Oregon Public Universities website is a centralized location where vendors may find out about bidding and contract opportunities with Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University and Western Oregon University. Vendors may find business opportunities for Oregon State University, Portland State University, and University of Oregon on their university websites.

Start a Business in Oregon, Research and Planning, Setup, Find Financing, and Grow Your Business.

Certifications and Business Support Resources for federal, state and local government pages

List of sites to do business with the State of Oregon, with lists of Programs and Resources.

ORPIN is the system that provides access to procurement and contracting
information issued by the State of Oregon, local governments, and political subdivisions. Companies may register a Supplier account in ORPIN to competively and fairly bid to provide these products or services.

Soon to be replacing ORPIN -- This new web-based eProcurement system will automate the state of Oregon’s procurement process. The easy to use system will create efficiencies and transform the way the state does business.

They partner with state and local agencies to create a thriving marketplace that is fair, open and flexible. Their experienced staff members are available to provide you with knowledgeable and professional service.

Local Assistance

Purchasing City of Portland

Certification Assistance

The federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year.