--- title: GOVERNMENT description: Small business and procurement service resources, find out how the system works and go through the process of becoming registered. image: https://45626212.hs-sites.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/US%20Government%20building%20with%20flag.jpeg --- ##### WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW # SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION Obtaining a small business certification is a crucial step in formally acknowledging your entity as a small business to the government. This process goes beyond merely informing the government of your existence for tax purposes. By registering as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), you're asserting that your business meets specific qualifications, thus making it eligible for exclusive procurement opportunities set aside by the government. The U.S. Government has committed to allocating $500 billion to SBEs over the next two years. However, without registration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), your business stands to miss out on these lucrative opportunities. [ CONTACT US ](mailto:tmfa@tmfagov.com) ##### OTHER CERTIFICATIONS ## Exploring Additional Certification Opportunities: Small Business Certification represents merely one pathway to recognition. In addition, the U.S. Government extends special set-aside opportunities tailored for businesses with certain disadvantages. As you navigate the Small Business Certification process, should your enterprise align with any of these categories, it will be concurrently acknowledged under the relevant designation. **Types of Certifications:** - 8 (a) Certification - Women-Owned Business - Veteran Owned Business - Disadvantage Owned Business - Disabled Veteran Owned Business - Minority Owned Business ##### Ready to be certified? # Seize procurement opportunities now! This journey will guide you through registration on SAM.gov, the official federal procurement platform, obtaining your **Cage Code,** **UEI** number, selecting your **NAICS** codes, introducing you to your procurement officer, integrating you into your State's bid sites, and choosing your **commodity codes**. [ Register ](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/contracting) ##### KNOW THE SYSTEM # RESOURCES ##### Introduction to NAICS The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.   [**SEARCH NAICS CODE**](https://www.census.gov/naics/) ##### SHOULD I APPLY Do you offer what the Government purchases? Click below to see if you should apply for the Small Business Purchase Program. Insert your NAICS code. Not sure where to get your NAICS code? Click "SEARCH FOR NAICS CODE" to the left. [**CERTIFY SBA**](https://certify.sba.gov/) ##### FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Search Sam.gov for bid contract opportunities in you field. This is a government site that is free to use and open to all. In order to bid, businesses must be registered with SBA and SAM.gov.   **[FIND OPPORTUNITIES](https://sam.gov/content/home)** ##### SB DYNAMIC SEARCH SBA has verified the following certifications in DSBS: 8(a), HZ, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB. Any other certification presented in DSBS is self-certified by a firm and not verified by SBA. Search by clicking below to see how many are certified in your field and area.   [**LEARN MORE**](https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm) ##### USA SPENDING AWARDS USA spending is the official open data source of federal spending information, including information about federal awards such as contracts, grants, and loans. Use this as a way to determine purchasing trends in the government and find out when new contracts will be coming up. [**SEARCH PAST AWARDS**](https://www.usaspending.gov/) #### AIR SHOWS Become a vendor at some of the largest events in the country -- Military Air Shows! With over 200 air shows happening between January-November in US & Canada, there is plenty opportunity to sell and promote your business amongst 600-700K people in a weekend! Check out more on how you can get on the Air Bases to take advantage of this opportunity. [**AIR SHOW INFO**](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/services) # How to win contracts Get registered! By being registered you are now searchable not just by the Government entities searching for your services, but also other companies who are wanting to work with you and partner on projects.  [ Register Today ](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/smallbusiness) ![Business woman celebrating her online success - isolated over white](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Business%20woman%20celebrating%20her%20online%20success%20-%20isolated%20over%20white.jpeg) ![business deal - male and female in a corporate environment](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/hubfs/business%20deal%20-%20male%20and%20female%20in%20a%20corporate%20environment.jpeg) ##### [ Grow your business with GSA Contracts ](https://www.hubspot.com/) If you want to sell to the government, securing a contract with the [U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)](https://www.gsa.gov/) — the government agency that connects government buyers with contractors — is a great way to start. Securing a contract with the GSA is also called “getting onto the GSA Schedule,” which means you’ve been approved to do business with the government. ![Image of human hands holding plant shaped like arrow](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Image%20of%20human%20hands%20holding%20plant%20shaped%20like%20arrow.jpeg) ##### [ Take advantage of sub-contracting opportunities ](https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm) [SubNet](https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm) is a database of subcontracting opportunities posted by large contractors looking for small businesses to serve as subcontractors. SBA maintains a directory of [federal government prime contractors with subcontracting plans](https://www.sba.gov/document/support--directory-federal-government-prime-contractors-subcontracting-plans).  ## Some Facts About us ![Project](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/MakeWebBetter/Infinity/images/multipurpose/project.png) ### 20 ### M+ Projects Won (RFP's) ![Trained Professionals](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/MakeWebBetter/Infinity/images/multipurpose/trained-professional.png) ### 1 ### K+ Registrations ![Happy Customers](https://45626212.hs-sites.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/MakeWebBetter/Infinity/images/multipurpose/happy-customers.png) ### 20 ### Yrs Experience