Qualify your business to sell to the Department of the Air Force

Companies looking to contract with the federal government must register their business. A DUNS Number from Dun & Bradstreet is required to verify the business and identify its location. Only companies who complete Central Contractor Registration (CCR) meet the requirements for government contracts. To identify products or services North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are required.

I recommend: Create a profile at Central Contractor Registration and request a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet to get your small business in the right path for Dept. of Air Force contracts. A printed or CD-ROM version of NAICS is available through the National Technical Institute Service.

Improve the chance to obtain a Department of the Air Force contract with research and education

Winning a contract from the Department of Air Force is compounded by complex federal requirements. Businesses need to know how to register business information, make contacts and find solicitations for business products. Look to procurement specialist and local small business resources to navigate through government contracting.

I recommend: Locate procurement offices and contact information at the US Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force seminars and training classes from Procurement Technical Assistance Centers aid in winning government contracts.

Market locally or towards the entire Department of the Air Force

Speak with local Air Force procurement contracting offices to supply a regional department. An Air Force small business specialist can also provide detailed information to market your business to buyers, such as preparing brochures and providing product demonstrations.

I recommend: Find small business specialists by state or base at USAF Small Business. Search solicitations over $25,000 representing the entire Air Force at FedBizOpps.Gov.