Utah’s federal market centers on Hill Air Force Base, whose Ogden Air Logistics Complex sustains major Air Force aircraft and ICBM systems and supports a large aerospace supplier base along the Wasatch Front. As a government contracting consultant for Utah businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, West Valley City and St. George get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Utah clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.
Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Utah 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 Utah’s federal buyers, including Hill Air Force Base / Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Dugway Proving Ground, Tooele Army Depot, IRS Ogden Campus and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
Utah state contracting
- U3P (Utah Public Procurement Place): the state’s eProcurement system, run by the Division of Purchasing and General Services
- UDOT DBE certification through the Utah Unified Certification Program under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)
Salt Lake City, Ogden and Provo local contracting
- Salt Lake City International Airport DBE/ACDBE Program, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) DBE Program and Salt Lake County Contracts & Procurement: vendor registration and bid opportunities
- Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve Hill Air Force Base / Ogden Air Logistics Complex 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 Utah businesses
- Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Utah and what you are missing
- Registrations: SAM.gov, U3P 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 Ogden precision machining shop would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
An Ogden precision machining shop wants work with Hill Air Force Base and the Ogden Air Logistics Complex’s primes. 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 U3P and prepare UDOT DBE certification if it qualifies.
Frequently asked questions
Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Utah business?
Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.
Where do I register to bid on Utah state contracts?
Register as a vendor in U3P, the state’s eProcurement system on the Bonfire platform, managed by the Division of Purchasing and General Services.
Do Utah federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?
Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in Utah 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 Utah
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