North Dakota hosts two Air Force bases, Minot and Grand Forks, plus Cavalier Space Force Station’s missile-warning radar. As a government contracting consultant for North Dakota businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and West Fargo get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve North Dakota clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for North Dakota 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 North Dakota’s federal buyers, including Minot Air Force Base (5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing), Grand Forks Air Force Base (319th Reconnaissance Wing), Cavalier Space Force Station and Fargo VA Health Care System
North Dakota state contracting
- NDBuys: the state’s procurement system, which replaced SPO Online, run by the State Procurement Office in the Office of Management and Budget
- NDDOT DBE certification with the North Dakota Department of Transportation under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks local contracting
- City of Fargo, City of Bismarck and North Dakota University System campuses (NDSU, UND) procurement: vendor registration and bid opportunities
- Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve Minot 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 North Dakota businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in North Dakota and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, NDBuys 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 Minot construction and snow-removal contractor would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A Minot construction and snow-removal contractor wants work with Minot Air Force Base and Grand Forks Air Force Base. 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 NDBuys and prepare NDDOT DBE certification if it qualifies.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my North Dakota business?
Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
How do vendors find North Dakota state bids?
The Office of Management and Budget’s State Procurement Office uses NDBuys, which replaced SPO Online, for solicitations, supplier registration and contract management. Vendors register in NDBuys to join the state’s bidders list.
Do North Dakota federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?
Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in North Dakota 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 North Dakota
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