Northeast & Southwest Michigan APEX Accelerator Resources & Links
Market Research
Is the government buying what you sell? How often? In what quantities? Conduct market research to find the answers to these questions.
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State of Michigan-Market Research
Is the State of Michigan buying what you sell? How often? In what quantities?
Check out the State of Michigan's Purchasing Website:
NAICS and PSC Codes
The government uses codes to identify the products and services available for government contracting. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) provides six-digit numbers to classify the type of work performed or products sold. Product Service Codes (PSC) are another code that is also used for classifying businesses.
Find Your Business Codes Here:
System for Award Management (SAM)
SAM registration is required of all who wish to contract with the federal government. It involves self-certification of your business. This includes everything from your NAICS codes to your deposit bank account for accepting payment from the government, from contact information to agreeing to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses for your business. SAM is the Official U.S. Government website, SAM IS 100% FREE!
Check Out SAM at SAM.gov
Government Contracting Other Helpful Resources
Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Training Video
- Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
- Project Spectrum - Project Spectrum is an initiative supported by the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs
Defense Procurement & Acquisition Policy (DPAP)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Disaster Housing Assistance (DHA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) - Contract award of $3,000 or more
General Services Administration (GSA) - Purchasing commercial supplies and services
HUBZone Information and Registration
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Innovative Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
- Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR Online Portal
- Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR Program Overview Animated Video
- Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR Training Website
- Department of Defense (DoD) SBIR/STTR Virtual Training Workshop Videos
- SBIR-Relevant Upcoming Events Calendar
Specifications
State of Michigan (DTMB) - Contract Connect
System for Award Management (SAM)
USA.Gov - Easy access to government services for U.S. businesses
Madeinamerica.gov-American made products
Government Forms and Publications
Basic JCP Certification:
DVIDS
United States Joint Certification: How to fill out the DD Form 2345 (USA version) (open caption)
Youtube How to fill out DD Form 2345
YOUTUBE
United States Joint Certification: How to fill out the DD Form 2345 (USA version) (open caption)
Welcome to the United States Joint Certification Office video where you will learn the steps on how to properly fill out the DD Form 2345. This form is the military critical technical data agreement for U.S. vendors who want joint certification. For more information please visit: