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By Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, Founder and Lead Strategist, Global Economic Research Consulting (GERC) Applying for 8(a) under the 2026 rules? GERC prepares SBA 8(a) applications for businesses in all 50 states, entirely online: eligibility review $1,250 (credited toward your application), full application $6,950 for up to two owners. See 8(a) certification help → The U.S.

By Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, Founder and Lead Strategist, Global Economic Research Consulting (GERC) A UEI (Unique Entity ID) is a 12-character alphanumeric identifier issued by SAM.gov. Since April 4, 2022, it has replaced the DUNS number as the official identifier for businesses and organisations that work with the federal government. It is free. Who needs

By Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, Founder and Lead Strategist, Global Economic Research Consulting (GERC) A capability statement is a one-page summary of what your business does, what you have done, and how a buyer can contract with you. Contracting officers, small business specialists and prime contractors use it to decide in seconds whether to call you.

By Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, Founder and Lead Strategist, Global Economic Research Consulting (GERC) A CAGE code (Commercial and Government Entity code) is a five-character identifier the federal government uses to identify businesses that sell to it. It is assigned by the Defense Logistics Agency’s CAGE Program Office and is used across federal agencies, especially the

Quick answer Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR) login and registration Search and register at the Georgia Procurement Registry. Registration is free: create a supplier account with the Department of Administrative Services, choose your NIGP commodity codes, and you will receive bid notices that match. The full walkthrough is below. Rather have it done for you? GERC

Illinois BidBuy at bidbuy.illinois.gov is where state bids are posted. BidBuy is the State of Illinois’ e-procurement system. State agencies and public universities use it to post solicitations and receive bids. If you want to sell to Illinois, registering in BidBuy is one of the first steps. BidBuy vs. the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) Illinois

Quick answer NYC PASSPort vendor login and registration Log in at passport.cityofnewyork.us. New vendors create an NYC.ID account, complete the vendor enrollment package and assign an Account Administrator before they can respond to City solicitations. The steps are below. Rather have it done for you? GERC registers vendors in NYC PASSPort and other city, state

Quick answer NYS Contract Reporter login and registration Log in or register free at nyscr.ny.gov. Set your business categories and locations to get email alerts for New York State, city and authority bids. The full walkthrough is below. Rather have it done for you? GERC registers businesses in New York and other state portals and

MyFloridaMarketPlace registration happens in the MFMP Vendor Information Portal. MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) is the State of Florida’s e-procurement system. Most Florida state agencies buy through it, and you must be registered to receive state solicitations and get paid on state orders. Registration is free and takes about 30–60 minutes if you have your information ready. What

Economic impact vs fiscal impact analysis: the two answer different questions, and funders such as the U.S. EDA may ask for either. By Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, Founder and Lead Strategist, Global Economic Research Consulting (GERC) Councils, boards, funders and developers often ask for “an economic study” without saying which kind. There are three common types,