Mississippi is home to Keesler Air Force Base, NASA’s Stennis Space Center and Vicksburg’s federal engineering hub, including the Corps of Engineers’ Vicksburg District and the Engineer Research and Development Center. As a government contracting consultant for Mississippi businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Tupelo get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Mississippi clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Mississippi 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 Mississippi’s federal buyers, including Keesler Air Force Base (Biloxi), Columbus Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Meridian, NASA John C. Stennis Space Center and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District and Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg
Mississippi state contracting
- MAGIC and Supplier Self Registration: the state’s procurement system, run by the Department of Finance and Administration
- Minority- and women-owned business certification through the Mississippi Development Authority’s Minority and Small Business Development Division
- MDOT DBE certification with the Mississippi Department of Transportation under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Jackson, Gulfport and Hattiesburg local contracting
- City of Jackson Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office (Purchasing Division), Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (Jackson Municipal Airport Authority) and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport: vendor registration and bid opportunities
- Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve Keesler 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 Mississippi businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Mississippi and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, MAGIC 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 Gulfport HVAC and facilities contractor would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A Gulfport HVAC and facilities contractor wants work with Keesler Air Force Base and NASA Stennis Space 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 MAGIC and prepare MDA minority or women-owned certification if it qualifies.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Mississippi business?
Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
Do Mississippi federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?
Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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