CONTRACTOR ROAD MAP 
 

• Obtain your Unique Identity with SAM (UEI)
• Register in SAM:https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1
• Become familiar with E-Verify:http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
• Know your NAICS:http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/
• Determine your Business Size:https://www.sba.gov/content/determining-business-size
• Know the Small Business Programs:https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/obd/resources/4210
• Review the Basics:http://business.usa.gov/, https://www.sba.gov/content/federal-contracting-resources-small-businesses, or
http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/docs/government_contracting_the_basics.pdf
• Visit Doing Business with DHS:http://www.dhs.gov/do-business-dhs
• Visit Doing Business with the Coast Guard:http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/business/business.asp
• Visit Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate:http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/resources.asp
• Visit the SILC BSS Internet Site:http://www.uscg.mil/SILC/
• Find and Use SBA Resources:https://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/contracting
• Find your Procurement Center Representative (https://www.sba.gov/content/procurement-center-representatives
• Find and Use SBA Local Partners:https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance
• Know your OSDBU:http://www.osdbu.gov/
• Search for Small Business Events on FBO:https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&tab=searchresults&mode=list&_filt=sbc
• Learn about the Government Purchase Card program:https://smartpay.gsa.gov/businesses-vendors
• Learn about the Regional Federal Executive Board:http://www.feb.gov/
• Search the Acquisition Planning Forecast System:http://apfs.dhs.gov/
• Search and Register on the Federal Business Opportunities site:https://www.fbo.gov/
• Search all other agency’s forecasts: https://www.acquisition.gov/procurement-forecasts
• Review GSA Schedules:http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/103874
• Review DHS Strategic Sourcing contracts:http://www.dhs.gov/dhs-strategic-sourcing
• Review Mentor Protégé program:http://www.dhs.gov/mentor-prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9-program
• Search for Subcontracting opportunities:http://www.dhs.gov/prime-contractors) and http://web.sba.gov/subnet/search/index.cfm
• Know what contracts have been awarded in your area:https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/default.aspx
• Understand Contract Terms:https://www.sba.gov/content/contract-responsibilities)
• Know Contracting Laws and Regulations:http://www.acquisition.gov/)
• Understand Past Performance: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement_index_contract_perf/
• Understand Invoicing process:https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/electron.htm)
• Use Government Contracting Guides (e.g., http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/TAguides/New_Contractors_Guide.pdf or http://www.acquisition.gov/