This article was originally written in 2016 and has been thoroughly updated to reflect the current qualifications and guidelines for GSA contracts as of August 2023.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this year published a list of steps owners of small businesses can take to increase their chances of winning a government contract.
The SBA suggests owners of small businesses:
NCAGE Content Updated July 10, 2019
Are you a foreign entity looking to do business with the U.S. federal government? Then it's time that you get familiar with the NCAGE code. Without it, you will not be able to compete or bid on contracts with the U.S. federal government. So in this post, we're going to cover:
- What does it stand for?
- Why are they required?
- How do you get an NCAGE code?
In some ways, marketing to the federal government is just like marketing to other businesses: You have to find out who is buying your product or service, and then reach out to them directly. Luckily, there are two largely underutilized, yet extremely effective resources which can help you do just this.
