Large engineering, construction and defense firms pursuing public contracts often need two things at once: credible economic analysis and certified small business participation. GERC provides both.
Certifications and registrations
- California Small Business (Micro) and Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), Certification ID 2045992
- Registered in SAM.gov, CAGE code 11SD2
- NAICS 541611, 541618 and 541690
- Woman-owned small business
Where we fit on your team
- Benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for federal and state grant applications and infrastructure projects
- Socioeconomic analysis for CEQA and NEPA documents, including fiscal and economic impact projections
- Supply-chain and tariff exposure analysis for logistics, aerospace and defense manufacturing pursuits
- Grant and proposal writing for economic and policy sections
Why it matters for your score
Many California state solicitations credit small business participation, and a qualified economist adds depth to technical sections that evaluators read closely. We join teams quickly, sign teaming agreements and NDAs, and deliver work products ready for agency review.
Learn more on our teaming partners page.
About GERC
Global Economic Research Consulting (GERC) is a woman-owned economic consulting firm in San Bernardino, California, near the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex. Our founder, Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, holds a Ph.D. in International Economic and Financial Law and an M.A. in Economics, and has published on WTO digital trade rules, global value chains, and reshoring and nearshoring in U.S. manufacturing. GERC does not provide legal advice or file customs entries; we work alongside your counsel and customs broker.
To discuss your project, email info@gercconsulting.com, call (909) 454-7076, or see our international trade services.