Sub-Contracting

For some small businesses, subcontracting to a Prime Vendor is a great way to “get a foot in the door” of government contracting. In this arrangement, you can provide goods or services that support a larger initiative that you couldn’t handle on your own. And it’s a great way to gain valuable experience!

  • Subcontracting Opportunities Directory

    Disclaimer SBA obtains the names and addresses for this listing from subcontracting plans that are submitted to the Government when a large business receives a Federal contract over $650,000 (over $1.5 million in construction). In some cases, ...
  • The SBA's Mentor-Protégé program enhances the capability of 8(a) participants to compete more successfully for federal government contracts. The program encourages private-sector relationships and expands ...
  • The SUB-Net database is a listing of subcontracting solicitations and opportunities posted by large prime contractors and other non-federal agencies.  SUB-Net has been used by state and local governments, non-profit ...
  • If you're new to federal contracting, teaming with another business as a "subcontractor" is a great way to get your foot in the door in the federal government. The Internet is a great resource to locate opportunties ...

Get the Info That Matters Most to You With SBA Direct

Find information on:

(Select your topics)

Get Local Assistance Right in Your Area

Find professional business counseling, mentoring, and training from an SBA District Office or Resource Partner in your area.

FIND RESOURCES

join the community

Success_Story-Steve_Elsea.jpg
PeakEnergy LLC was started by Steve Elsea in May 2000 to help utility companies and other energy providers use existing generators at private...
Lavender fields on Lockwood Farm in Skaneateles, New York.
When Karen Wheeler-Lockwood wanted to grow some lavender for her wedding bouquet in 2003, she never knew it would turn into a business idea. Her long...
Success_Story-Elaine_Hansen.JPG
Elaine S. Hansen, Director, University of Minnesota (UMD) Center for Economic Development, has been named the Women in Business Champion of the...