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 ...

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