Hawaii hosts the headquarters of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, making it the hub of Pacific defense spending. As a government contracting consultant for Hawaii businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo, Kahului and Kailua-Kona get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Hawaii clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Hawaii 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 Hawaii’s federal buyers, including U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (Camp H.M. Smith), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, NAVFAC Hawaii and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District
Hawaii state contracting
- HIePRO and HANDS: the State Procurement Office’s eProcurement system and its awards and notices site; vendors must also be compliant in Hawaii Compliance Express before an award
- HDOT DBE certification through the Hawaii Unified Certification Program under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Honolulu, Pearl City and Hilo local contracting
- City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) and County of Maui: vendor registration and bid opportunities
- Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 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 Hawaii businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Hawaii and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, HIePRO and city and county portals
- Certifications: SBA programs 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 Honolulu marine and facilities maintenance contractor would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A Honolulu marine and facilities maintenance contractor wants work with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and NAVFAC Hawaii. 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 HIePRO and get it compliant in Hawaii Compliance Express.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Hawaii business?
Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
What must a vendor do before it can receive a Hawaii state contract award?
It must be compliant in Hawaii Compliance Express, since awards may be made only to vendors compliant with state laws, and it must submit offers through HIePRO when a solicitation is posted there.
Do Hawaii federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?
Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in Hawaii 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 Hawaii
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