How to Get Government Work in VA
One way for businesses to expand their work is to bid on government contracts which are guaranteed to pay consistently. Virginia is the home for several government venues. There are a wealth of government contracts in Virginia. The key is to locate these opportunities and identify which to pursue.
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Locate your DUNS number which can be found on www.dnb.com. Without a DUNS number you won't be able to move forward in registering for government work. Your DUNS number is free, and every business with a tax identification number is entitled to one.
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Register your business in the Central Contracting Registry at www.ccr.gov. By registering in the CCR, you will be eligible for government contracts. In the CCR you fill in basic company information such as legal business name, address, banking information and business type. You will be assigned a cage code which is a five-digit number the government uses to identify approved government vendors.
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Log on to www.fbo.gov and register under the vendor link. Federal Business Opportunities is where virtually all government jobs and contracts are posted. You will need your DUNS number. View the site tutorials which will teach how to navigate through the site and find opportunities
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Create an advanced search for the state of Virginia. This will pull up all open government opportunities. Review the open opportunities and gauge the feasibility of the job compared with your experience and capabilities.
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Read the statement of work and all of the clauses and provisions to get a full understanding of the job requirements. Look for any caveats in the contract.
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Submit a proposal for the job you want to bid on and wait patiently for a possible award.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply for special certifications such as the 8(a) program. Go to www.sba.gov to find out more information. The government is very strict on proficiency when awarding contracts. If you are awarded a contract have a lawyer review it.
