Getting Started

Certifications, Registrations & Verifications

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES FOR CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, OR VERIFICATIONS
•Be cautious that you are dealing with the correct websites, especially if you “Google” them - federal government websites will end in “.gov” or “.mil” – never “.com”.

•There are many for-profit companies posing as government entities on search engines, especially for the SAM registration and they have paid to be at the top of these lists!

Government Contract Registrations

Step One: Register in SAM

The System for Award Management (SAM) must be completed to do business with the federal government. It is a FREE online database that collects, validates, stores and disseminates data. The Federal government utilizes the information found in the SAM database to find potential vendors and to process contract payments electronically. Oregon Apex Accelerator has created a worksheet to make the SAM registration easier. To receive this worksheet please contact Oregon Apex Accelerator .

Step Two: Complete an SBA Profile for DSBS

The Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) is a database that is searchable for contracting officers and members of the general public alike. It builds information included in your SAM. Businesses can enter a capabilities statement, keywords, references and much more to help market your business. Also, unlike SAM, this database is only for small businesses.

Please contact Oregon Apex Accelerator at 541-736-1088 for assistance

Finding Government Contract Opportunities

Federal Business Opportunities - System for Award Management SAM

Federal agencies use this site to communicate their buying requirements to potential suppliers. All federal contract solicitations with a value of at least $25,000 are published on System for Award Management SAM. Government agencies publish the solicitations on SAM and provide detailed information on how and when vendors should respond.

OregonBuys

OregonBuys provides access to procurement and contracting information issued by the State of Oregon, local governments, and political subdivisions.

Government Contract Opportunities Match - GCOM

Oregon Apex Accelerator Bid Matching Service. The bid match service can automatically match your company's product or service with daily bid notices that show you exactly what the federal, state and local government is buying or planning to buy.