Additional Training
SBA has created a series of free online contracting courses designed to help prospective and existing small businesses understand...
Resources
To be considered a small business, a firm must be:•Independently owned or operated,•Not dominant in the field under which it...
A small business may qualify as a Small Disadvantaged Business if:•It has as a majority ownership (51% or more) which...
Is a small business that is: at least 51% owned by one or more women or in the case of...
To participate in the HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program, a business must be determined to be a "qualified HUBZone small business...
To qualify as a Veteran-Owned Small Business, the company must be:•At least 51% owned by one or more veterans or...
To qualify, a company: •Is at least 51% owned, operated and managed by one or more service-disabled veterans•In the...
The purpose of the SBA's 8(a) Business Development program is to assist eligible small disadvantaged businesses compete in the economy...
The Mentor-Protégé Program encourages approved Mentors to provide various forms of assistance to eligible Protégé Participants, while enhancing the capabilities...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Starting a business can be a challenge, but there is help for you in your area. Small Business Development Centers...
State of Oregon
Dept. of Administrative Services Visit site
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.
COBID Certification Visit site
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.
Oregon Dept. of Transportation Visit site
Procurement and Bid information, Specifications, Drawings and Details, and Small Business Resources.
University of Oregon Purchasing Visit site
Find out how to do business with the UO and other helpful information.
Oregon State University Visit site
Procurement is dedicated to helping OSU Colleges, Departments and Business Centers in meeting their procurement and contracting needs.
Southern Oregon University Visit site
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.
Eastern Oregon University Visit site
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.
Western Oregon University Visit site
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.
Oregon Tech Visit site
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 Visit site
Start a Business in Oregon, Research and Planning, Setup, Find Financing, and Grow Your Business.
Business Support Visit site
Certifications and Business Support Resources for federal, state and local government pages
State of Oregon Procurement Visit site
List of sites to do business with the State of Oregon, with lists of Programs and Resources.
Oregon Procurement Information Network Visit site
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.
*NEW* OregonBUYS Visit site
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.
Oregon Procurement Services Staff Visit site
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.