Government Contracting Consultant, Alaska

Alaska’s federal market is anchored by Arctic and Pacific defense installations such as Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright, and the state procurement code gives qualifying Alaska bidders a 5% price preference. As a government contracting consultant for Alaska businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla and Kenai get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Alaska clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.

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Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Alaska businesses

SAM.gov registration, UEI and annual renewal
SBA 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone and SDVOSB certification
GSA Schedule offers, federal proposals and capability statements
Targeting Alaska’s federal buyers, including Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Eielson Air Force Base, Fort Wainwright, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District and U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak

Alaska state contracting

IRIS Vendor Self Service (VSS): where businesses register as vendors with the State of Alaska, run by the Department of Administration; bids are also posted on the State of Alaska Online Public Notices system
Alaska bidder and veteran preferences: Alaska has no state minority- or women-owned certification, but qualifying firms can claim the 5% Alaska Bidder Preference, the Alaska Veteran Preference and the Alaska Offeror’s Preference on RFPs
Alaska DOT&PF DBE certification through the Alaska Unified Certification Program under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)

Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau local contracting

Municipality of Anchorage Purchasing, Fairbanks North Star Borough and Port of Alaska: vendor registration and bid opportunities
Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and other federal sites
Airports, transit agencies and school districts, each with its own vendor list (see vendor registration)

How our government contracting consultants help Alaska businesses

Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Alaska and what you are missing
Registrations: SAM.gov, IRIS Vendor Self Service and city and county portals
Certifications: SBA programs, state certification and DBE
Bid targeting and subcontracting research, using our market research for government contractors
Proposals written to score, through our bid writing services

Example: how a Fairbanks construction firm would get started

This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.

A Fairbanks construction firm wants work with Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright. First, we register it in SAM.gov, confirm its NAICS codes and check SBA certifications. Next, we research how those buyers purchase from small businesses and which contracts are coming up. After that, we register it in IRIS Vendor Self Service and claim the Alaska bidder preference.

Frequently asked questions

Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Alaska business?

Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.

Does Alaska give in-state businesses a bidding advantage?

Yes. Under the State Procurement Code, a qualifying Alaska bidder receives a 5% bidder preference, and qualifying Alaska veteran-owned businesses can receive an additional 5% veteran preference capped at $5,000.

Do Alaska federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?

Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in Alaska buy through small business set-asides, and their prime contractors have small business subcontracting goals. SAM.gov registration and the right SBA certifications put you in position for both.

Win government contracts in Alaska

Book a free 15-minute readiness call and we will map the registrations, certifications and bids that fit your business.