Atlanta is home to major federal offices, including the CDC and regional hubs of many agencies, along with Hartsfield-Jackson, one of the world’s busiest airports. Georgia’s state agencies and fast-growing metro counties are also large buyers. As a government contracting consultant for Atlanta businesses, GERC helps Atlanta-area small businesses register, get certified and compete, working remotely from California.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Atlanta businesses
- SAM.gov registration, UEI and renewals
- SBA 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone and SDVOSB certification
- Targeting Atlanta-based federal buyers such as the CDC, the regional GSA office and Dobbins Air Reserve Base, plus Fort Benning, Fort Stewart and Robins Air Force Base statewide
- GSA Schedule offers and federal proposals
Georgia state contracting
- Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR): the state’s central listing of open bids from state agencies and many local governments
- Team Georgia Marketplace supplier registration: required to do business with state agencies
- GDOT DBE certification through the Georgia Unified Certification Program, now under the new U.S. DOT rules, which require an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
City of Atlanta and metro contracting
- City of Atlanta vendor registration and the city’s small and minority business programs
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: construction, services and concessions (ACDBE) opportunities
- MARTA and Atlanta Public Schools vendor registration
- Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett counties, each with its own procurement portal
Step-by-step guide: How to find bids on the Georgia Procurement Registry
How our government contracting consultants help Atlanta businesses
- Free readiness call
- Registrations: SAM.gov, Team Georgia Marketplace, city and county portals (see vendor registration)
- Certifications: SBA programs, DBE and ACDBE, and local programs
- Bid targeting across GPR, city, airport and federal opportunities
- Proposal writing and compliance review
Example: how an Atlanta IT services firm would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A small Atlanta IT support firm wants to sell to government. We start with SAM.gov and a UEI, then check SBA certifications. For example, a woman-owned firm may qualify for WOSB set-asides. On the state side, we register it in Team Georgia Marketplace and set up Georgia Procurement Registry searches for IT services. Locally, we register it with the City of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson and Fulton and DeKalb counties. We then research which federal offices in Atlanta buy IT support, who holds those contracts now and when they expire, so the firm bids where it has a real chance.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Georgia state bids posted?
On the Georgia Procurement Registry. Many cities and counties also post there, but check each local portal too.
Does Hartsfield-Jackson buy from small businesses?
Yes. The airport runs construction, professional services and concessions contracts, many with small or disadvantaged business participation goals.
Can a government contracting consultant in California help my Atlanta business?
Yes. All registrations and applications are filed online, and we work by video call.
Do I need to register separately with the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia?
Yes. State agencies use Team Georgia Marketplace, while the City of Atlanta, its airport and each metro county have their own vendor registration.
Can Georgia businesses sell to military bases in the state?
Yes. Bases such as Fort Benning, Fort Stewart, Robins AFB and Dobbins ARB buy through federal contracts, so an active SAM.gov registration comes first.
Win government contracts in Atlanta
Book a free 20-minute readiness call and we will map the registrations, certifications and bids that fit your business.
Related: SAM.gov Registration · DBE Certification · 8(a) Certification · Bid Writing Services