Additional Resources





Registration and Certification Resources

A compilation of the most useful certifications, programs and sites to register with, in order to maximize the number of contracts your business is eligible for.






	Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S NumberD-U-N-S Request Service

for US Federal Government Contractors and Assistance Awardees		Click Here 




	North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)The standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.Click Here 




	System for Award Management (SAM)The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official website of the U.S. government.Click Here 




	Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business UtilizationOfficial Website of the U.S. Department of Veteran AffairsClick Here 




	SBA 8(a) Business Development programThe federal government's goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year.Click Here 




	SBA Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) ProgramThe HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least three percent of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.Click Here 




	SBA Woman-Owned Small Business ProgramThe federal government's goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year.Click Here 




	SBA Veteran-Owned Small BusinessThe federal government's goal is to award at least three percent of all federal contracting dollars to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses each year.Click Here 









Colorado Small Business Resource Partners

Some of the best local resources that are here to help you grow and show you the best ways to do so. 






	National Contract Management Association The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is the world's leading resource for professionals in the Contract Management field.Click Here




	National Defense Industrial AssociationThe National Defense Industrial Association drives strategic dialogue in national security by identifying key issues and leveraging the knowledge and experience of its military, government, industry, and academic members to address them.Click Here




	Office of Economic Development & International TradeThe Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works with statewide partners to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth.Click Here




	Small Business Development Center NetworkThe Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (CSBDC) is dedicated to helping existing and new businesses grow and prosper in Colorado by providing free and confidential consulting and no- or low-cost training programs.Click Here




	Minority Business OfficeThe Minority Business Office of Colorado helps minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses navigate the complex world of certifications and government contracting.Click Here




	Chamber DirectoryThe Colorado Chamber works to improve the business climate for all sizes of business from a statewide, multi-industry perspective.Click Here




	Workforce Center DirectoryWorkforce Centers provide a variety of free services to assist employers and job seekers alike.Click Here




	Small Business Development Center Connect2DOT ProgramThe program is designed to help small businesses in the transportation industry become more competitive and successful in bidding and contracting with CDOT and other local transportation agencies.Click Here




	Manufacturers’ EdgeManufacturer’s Edge is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Colorado.Click Here




	Small Manufacturers AdvantEDGE ProgramHelping small manufacturers reduce costs and increase sales.Click Here




	City and County of Denver Purchasing DivisionThe Purchasing Division is responsible for acquiring goods related services for agencies of the City and County of Denver. Click Here




	Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Resource NavigatorColorado Springs Chamber & EDC offers comprehensive and confidential support for small businesses that are considering expanding in or relocating to Colorado Springs.Click Here




	Small Business Administration’s Certify.gov PageManage your 8(a) program certification and your eligibility documentation for the Women Owned Small Business and All Small Mentor-Protégé programs onlineClick Here









Market Research Links







	Federal Procurement Data SystemClick Here




	GSA Schedule Sales QueryClick Here




	Dynamic Small Business SearchClick Here




	FedBizOpps (Federal Business Opportunities)Click Here




	FedBidClick Here




	FedConnectClick Here




	Colorado Vendor Self-Service site (ColoradoVSS)Click Here




	Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)Click Here




	Agency Recurring Procurement ForecastsClick Here