Government Contracting Consultant, Wisconsin

Wisconsin combines Fort McCoy, a major Army training installation, with a deep manufacturing base that supplies defense programs nationwide. As a government contracting consultant for Wisconsin businesses, GERC helps small businesses in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Oshkosh and La Crosse get registered, get certified and win bids. We are based in California and serve Wisconsin clients remotely, as part of our nationwide practice.

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Federal work: government contracting consultant services for Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin’s federal buyers, including Fort McCoy (U.S. Army), USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (Madison), Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Milwaukee) and 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard (Truax Field, Madison)

Wisconsin state contracting

VendorNet and the eSupplier Portal: run by the Department of Administration, with bid notices from state agencies, the UW System and participating municipalities
Supplier Diversity Program certification through the Department of Administration, for minority-owned (MBE), woman-owned (WBE) and service-disabled veteran-owned (DVB) businesses
WisDOT DBE certification through the Wisconsin Unified Certification Program under the new U.S. DOT rules requiring an individual showing of disadvantage (see DBE certification)

Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay local contracting

Milwaukee County Office of Economic Inclusion (Targeted Business Enterprise program), City of Milwaukee Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport: vendor registration and bid opportunities
Subcontracting with the prime contractors that serve Fort McCoy 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 Wisconsin businesses

Free readiness call: what you sell, who buys it in Wisconsin and what you are missing
Registrations: SAM.gov, VendorNet and eSupplier and city and county portals
Certifications: SBA programs, state certification 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 La Crosse metal fabrication shop would get started

This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.

A La Crosse metal fabrication shop wants work with Fort McCoy and defense prime contractors. 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 VendorNet and eSupplier and prepare Wisconsin MBE, WBE or DVB certification if it qualifies.

Frequently asked questions

Can a California-based government contracting consultant help my Wisconsin business?

Yes. Because registrations, certifications and proposals are all filed online, we can work with clients nationwide by video call.

What certifications does the State of Wisconsin offer to diverse businesses?

The Department of Administration’s Supplier Diversity Program certifies MBEs, WBEs and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVBs); DBE certification for transportation work is handled separately by WisDOT.

Do Wisconsin federal buyers set aside work for small businesses?

Yes. Federal agencies and military bases in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Book a free 15-minute readiness call and we will map the registrations, certifications and bids that fit your business.