Massachusetts ranks in the top ten states for federal contracts, with Air Force acquisition, Army research and federal labs clustered around Boston. As a government contracting consultant for Massachusetts businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Boston, Worcester and Springfield get registered, get certified and win bids, working remotely from California.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts federal buyers, including Hanscom Air Force Base, the Natick Soldier Systems Center and the Volpe Center in Cambridge
- SBIR and STTR proposals for Massachusetts technology and life-science startups
Massachusetts state contracting
- COMMBUYS: the Commonwealth’s e-procurement system, where vendors register and state bids are posted
- Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) certification: minority-, women-, veteran-, service-disabled veteran-, LGBT- and disability-owned business certification for state contracting
- Small Business Purchasing Program: a state program that reserves certain purchases for small businesses
- MassDOT DBE certification under the new U.S. DOT rules (see DBE certification)
Boston, Worcester and Springfield local contracting
- City of Boston, Worcester and Springfield vendor registration and local small business programs
- Massport, the MBTA, housing authorities and school districts, each with its own vendor list (see vendor registration)
How our government contracting consultants help Massachusetts businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Massachusetts and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, COMMBUYS and city portals
- Certifications: SBA programs, SDO 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 Boston consulting firm would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A small Boston management consulting firm wants state and federal clients. We register it in SAM.gov and COMMBUYS, and check SBA certifications such as WOSB or 8(a). If it qualifies, we prepare Supplier Diversity Office certification and enroll it in the Small Business Purchasing Program. Then we research which state agencies and federal offices buy its services and when their contracts come up.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Massachusetts business?
Yes. Everything is filed online, and we work with clients nationwide by video call.
Where are Massachusetts state bids posted?
On COMMBUYS. Cities, Massport and the MBTA also post on their own systems.
Is SDO certification the same as SBA certification?
No. SDO certification applies to Massachusetts state programs, and SBA certifications apply to federal contracts. Many firms hold both.
Win government contracts in Massachusetts
Book a free 20-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 · MBE/WBE Certification · Bid Writing Services