Ohio is home to one of the Air Force’s largest buying centers at Wright-Patterson and major Defense Logistics Agency and NASA operations. As a government contracting consultant for Ohio businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland and Cincinnati get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Ohio clients remotely.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Ohio 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 Ohio’s federal buyers, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus and NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland
Ohio state contracting
- OhioBuys: the state’s e-procurement system, where vendors register and the state posts bids
- MBE, WBE and EDGE certification through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, which open state set-aside and participation goal opportunities
- ODOT DBE certification under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland and Cincinnati local contracting
- City of Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland and Cincinnati vendor registration and their small and minority business programs
- Franklin, Montgomery, Cuyahoga and Hamilton counties, each with its own procurement
- Airports, transit agencies and school districts, each with its own vendor list (see vendor registration)
How our government contracting consultants help Ohio businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Ohio and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, OhioBuys and city and county portals
- Certifications: SBA programs, Ohio MBE, WBE and EDGE 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 Dayton IT firm would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A small Dayton IT firm wants Air Force work. First, we register it in SAM.gov, confirm its NAICS codes and check SBA certifications. Next, we research which Wright-Patterson organizations buy its services and which primes hold those contracts, and point it to CMMC readiness if needed. After that, we register it in OhioBuys and prepare EDGE or MBE certification for state work.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Ohio business?
Yes. Because we file registrations, certifications and proposals online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
What is Ohio EDGE certification?
EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity) is an Ohio program for socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, with state contracting goals.
Where are Ohio state bids posted?
On OhioBuys. Cities and counties post on their own systems.
Win government contracts in Ohio
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