Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha hosts the headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command, making the Omaha area a center for command-and-control, intelligence and IT contracting. As a government contracting consultant for Nebraska businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island and Kearney get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Nebraska clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Nebraska 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 Nebraska’s federal buyers, including Offutt Air Force Base (55th Wing; HQ U.S. Strategic Command), Bellevue, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District and VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (Omaha)
Nebraska state contracting
- State Purchasing Bureau: part of the Department of Administrative Services, it posts solicitations openly; vendors complete registration forms after an award
- NDOT DBE certification through the Nebraska Unified Certification Program under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Omaha, Lincoln and Bellevue local contracting
- Omaha Airport Authority (Eppley Airfield) – NUCP DBE/ACDBE, Metro Transit (Transit Authority of the City of Omaha) DBE program and Lincoln Airport Authority / StarTran (NUCP members): vendor registration and bid opportunities
- Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve Offutt 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 Nebraska businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Nebraska and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, State Purchasing Bureau bid notices 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 an Omaha IT systems integration firm would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
An Omaha IT systems integration firm wants work with Offutt Air Force Base and the Corps of Engineers Omaha District. 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 track State Purchasing Bureau bids for it and prepare NDOT DBE certification if it qualifies.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Nebraska business?
Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
Do I need to register before bidding on Nebraska state contracts?
No. The State Purchasing Bureau does not use a login-based vendor portal; vendors can view and submit bids without registering and complete registration forms only if awarded a contract.
Do Nebraska federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?
Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in Nebraska 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 Nebraska
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