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How do you become a government contractor?

You can learn how to become a government contractor from the article "A Step-by-Step Approach to the Federal Acquisition Marketplace" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol154/government2.htm Here are the steps: Step 1: Identify your product or service (get your NAICs code) Step 2. Check with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine that your business falls within the established table of small business size standards based on NAICS. Step 3: Obtain a DUNS Number from Dunn & Bradstreet. Step 4: Register in the Centralized Contractor Registration (CCR) System. Step 5: Determine if your firm qualifies for 8(a), SDB or HUBZone certification. Step 6: Register in Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Step 7: Begin to search for current federal government procurement opportunities Step 8: Familiarize yourself with both the federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting legal procedures. Step 9: Investigate if getting on the GSA Schedule is right for you. Step 10: Seek additional assistance, as needed, in the federal civilian and/or DoD marketplaces Step 11: Familiarize yourself with the budget forecasts for your targeted agencies. Step 12: Explore subcontracting opportunities. Step 13: Investigate government programs. Step 14: Market your firm to the right contacts.