Procurement and Business Readiness ensures your business is properly prepared to compete and win in the federal marketplace. This module covers the essential foundation every contractor needs, including aligning your corporate strategy with government opportunities, completing registrations, and positioning yourself in the systems contracting officers use daily. You’ll also learn how to navigate certifications, compliance, and regulations such as small business designations, Buy American rules, trade agreements, and cybersecurity requirements. By the end, your business will be fully structured, compliant, and positioned as a credible partner for the government.
The Steps In This Module
1
Corporate Planning & Strategy
This lesson is all about building the foundation that separates companies who are simply “procurement ready” from those who are truly…
2
SAM Registration
This lesson guides you through one of the most important first steps in government contracting, registering your business in SAM.gov.…
3
Creating Your SBS Profile
This lesson walks you through one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in government contracting: the SBA’s Small Business…
4
An Introduction to SB and Socio-Economic Certifications
This lesson cuts through the myths about small business and socio-economic certifications, showing you what they really are and what…
5
Regulations & Compliance
This lesson breaks down the most important regulations every small business must understand to succeed in government contracting. You’ll learn…
6
Buy American & Trade Agreements
This lesson explains how the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements, and the Non-Manufacturer Rule work together in government…
