Get Registered, Get Certified, and Win Government Contracts and Grants

SAM.gov, Cal eProcure, UEI, SBA and DSBS profiles, certification assistance, and vendor registration for city, county, school district, airport, and public agencies — handled end to end.

We take you from unregistered to under contract — federal, state and local registrations, the certifications that open set-aside work, and the bids and grants that follow.

Based in San Bernardino and working across the Inland Empire, Riverside County, Orange County, Los Angeles County and Southern California — and nationwide on federal work. See the markets we serve →

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Get Registered. Get Certified. Win the Work.

Every step from your first registration to a signed award. We handle the paperwork that makes you eligible, the certifications that make you competitive, and the proposals that win the contract.

What We Do

SAM.gov Registration

Full entity registration and annual renewal in SAM.gov — the prerequisite for every federal contract and grant.

UEI Number & Entity Validation

Get your Unique Entity ID and clear the documentation mismatches that stall most first-time registrations.

Cal eProcure Registration

Get listed as a California state bidder and keep your Cal eProcure profile current, so state solicitations reach you.

SBA & DSBS Profile Setup

Build and keyword-optimize your SBA and Dynamic Small Business Search profiles so contracting officers can actually find you.

Local & Public Agency Vendor Registration

City, county, school district, airport and special-district vendor portals — registered, tracked, and kept renewed.

Certification Assistance

SB and DVBE in California, 8(a) and HUBZone federally, plus MBE, WBE and DBE — eligibility review through final approval.

Bid & Proposal Writing

RFP and RFI responses across aerospace, energy, housing, security and infrastructure — written to score against the evaluation criteria.

Grant Writing

Federal, state and philanthropic grant research and writing for nonprofits, municipalities and small businesses — from finding the right programme through to submission.

Portfolio

GERC’s research, proposal and grant services are designed for organizations across the Inland Empire and California, including:

Logistics, Trucking & Warehousing
Vendor registration, DOT and freight infrastructure funding, public agency bids

Construction & Public Works
SB-PW certification, prevailing wage bids, public works solicitations

Transportation
Feasibility research, DOT infrastructure funding strategy

Housing & Infrastructure
Affordable housing grant proposals, CHDO development support

Manufacturing
Workforce and modernization grants, defense supply chain registration

Aerospace
Feasibility research, SBIR/STTR funding support

Energy & Environment
Clean energy grants, climate resilience funding research

Water & Utilities
Infrastructure funding research, agency vendor registration

Waste, Recycling & Environmental Services
CalRecycle and state programme applications, agency contracts

Healthcare & Community Services
Federal and foundation health funding, community programme proposals

Education & Workforce Development
Department of Education and workforce board funding

Food Systems & Agriculture
Local agriculture development proposals, USDA grant applications

Security Services
Federal RFP responses, vendor registration support

Professional, Staffing & Business Services
Vendor registration, certification, and public sector bidding

Oil & Gas
Funding research and grant writing for sustainability transitions

Public Agencies & Special Districts
Grant research, proposal development, procurement support

Nonprofits & Tribal Governments
Formation, 501(c)(3), capacity-building research, grant compliance

More on how we work in each sector →

Dr. Ayangbah, a multidisciplinary scholar with a PhD in International Law, an MA in Economics, and extensive experience in leading cross-border grant development, research consulting, and feasibility studies, is passionate about harnessing data and policy to foster inclusive growth and development.​
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Dr. Shirley Ayangbah
CEO, GERC.

Meet Our Leadership

Led by Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, GERC assembles a collaborative team of researchers, analysts, economists, proposal strategists, and legal consultants with diverse backgrounds in law, economics, policy, and business development. Our cross-sectoral experience and global perspective enable us to align in-depth research with practical strategy, empowering clients to secure funding, scale operations, and achieve tangible results.

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Dr. Shirley Ayangbah   Founder & Lead Strategist

Dr. Ayangbah, a multidisciplinary scholar with a PhD in International Law, an MA in Economics, and extensive experience in leading cross-border grant development, research consulting, and feasibility studies, is passionate about harnessing data and policy to foster inclusive growth and development.​​

Dr. Yaling Ho, Senior Consultant in International Securities and Financial Law at GERC Consulting

Dr. Yaling Ho
Senior Consultant, International Securities & Financial Law

Dr. Yaling Ho, a seasoned legal scholar with a PhD in International Law and an MA in Economic Law, brings over a decade of expertise in international financial regulation, U.S. securities law, and legal harmonization. Her work encompasses academic research, cross-border compliance, and policy advisory. Driven by a passion for advancing legal frameworks that promote transparency, security, and inclusive global markets, Dr. Ho is dedicated to making a positive impact on the legal landscape.

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Zhaoxia Yi
Senior Consultant, Innovation & Global Strategy

Zhaoxia Yi is a global business strategist with over a decade of leadership experience in
operations, international business, and innovation. She specializes in leveraging artificial
intelligence and emerging technologies to drive digital transformation, strategic planning, and
competitive growth. At GERC, she supports clients in designing forward-thinking solutions that
connect innovation with measurable results across borders.

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