13 Steps On How To Do Business With The Government
The following information is adapted from the DA-OSADBU 13 Steps on doing business with the Army. The same information pertains to the effective conduct of business with the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC). For more in-depth information on the 13 Steps prescribed below, as well as related websites/links, please refer to the DA-OSADBU 13 Steps.
  1. Determine your product or service.
  2. Obtain a CAGE code or DUNS number.
  3. Identify which division of Army would buy your product or service.
  4. Can you accept a government purchase card.
  5. Research your customer.
  6. Register in the Central Contractor's Register database.
  7. Seek additional assistance in the Defense marketplace.
  8. Investigate other Small Business Administration (SBA) resources.
  9. Pursue Subcontracting Opportunities.
  10. Investigate Federal Supply Schedules.
  11. Familiarize yourself with contracting regulations and procedures.
  12. Market your firm.
  13. Monitor the Fedbizopps website.