Michigan is the center of Army ground vehicle programs, with major buying and research commands in Warren and a large manufacturing supplier base. As a government contracting consultant for Michigan businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Detroit, Warren, Lansing and Grand Rapids get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Michigan clients remotely.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Michigan 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 Michigan’s federal buyers, including the Army’s ground vehicle commands at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren and Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Michigan state contracting
- SIGMA Vendor Self Service: Michigan’s system for vendor registration and state bid opportunities
- Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (GDBE) program: a state program that gives qualifying businesses in economically disadvantaged areas an advantage on some state contracts
- MDOT DBE certification under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Detroit and Grand Rapids local contracting
- City of Detroit, Wayne County, Oakland County and Grand Rapids vendor registration and their local business programs
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport, regional transit and school districts, each with its own programs
- Airports, transit agencies and school districts, each with its own vendor list (see vendor registration)
How our government contracting consultants help Michigan businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Michigan and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, SIGMA and city and county portals
- Certifications: SBA programs, Michigan GDBE 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 Michigan parts manufacturer would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A small Michigan parts manufacturer wants defense work. First, we register it in SAM.gov, confirm its NAICS codes and check SBA certifications such as HUBZone. Next, we research which ground vehicle programs in Warren buy its parts and which primes hold those contracts, and point it to CMMC readiness. After that, we register it in SIGMA for state work.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Michigan business?
Yes. Because we file registrations, certifications and proposals online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
Can small manufacturers win Army ground vehicle work?
Usually as suppliers and subcontractors first. Primes need small business suppliers, and supplier work builds the past performance you need later.
Where do I register to sell to the State of Michigan?
In SIGMA Vendor Self Service. Cities and counties use their own registration.
Win government contracts in Michigan
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 · GSA Schedule Consulting · Bid Writing Services