Delaware’s federal market centers on Dover Air Force Base, one of the Air Force’s major strategic airlift hubs, and a May 2026 executive order expanded the state’s supplier diversity program with a new microbusiness focus. As a government contracting consultant for Delaware businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown and Georgetown get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Delaware clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Delaware 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 Delaware’s federal buyers, including Dover Air Force Base (436th Airlift Wing), Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard (New Castle) and Wilmington VA Medical Center
Delaware state contracting
- MyMarketplace: the State of Delaware’s bid and contract site, managed by Government Support Services in the Office of Management and Budget
- Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) certification within the Division of Small Business, for minority-, women-, veteran-, service-disabled veteran- and disability-owned businesses, plus small business and microbusiness enterprises
- DelDOT DBE certification with the Delaware Department of Transportation under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Wilmington, Dover and Newark local contracting
- City of Wilmington, New Castle County and Delaware Transit Corporation (DART First State): vendor registration and bid opportunities
- Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve Dover Air Force Base 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 Delaware businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Delaware and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, MyMarketplace 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 Dover HVAC and facilities contractor would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A Dover HVAC and facilities contractor wants work with Dover Air Force Base and the Wilmington VA Medical Center. 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 MyMarketplace and prepare OSD certification if it qualifies.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Delaware business?
Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
What changed for Delaware’s supplier diversity program in 2026?
Executive Order 22 (May 2026) keeps the Office of Supplier Diversity within the Division of Small Business, creates a Governor’s Supplier Diversity Council and directs development of a new Microbusiness Focus Program.
Do Delaware federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?
Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in Delaware 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 Delaware
Book a free 15-minute readiness call and we will map the registrations, certifications and bids that fit your business.
Related: SAM.gov Registration · 8(a) Certification · DBE Certification · GSA Schedule Consulting · Bid Writing Services · All service areas