Government Contracting

Interested in expanding your business in the area of government contracting? Explore the resources below to help support your business.

Find Federal Government Contracting Opportunities

SAM.gov is the Official U.S. Government System for contract opportunities, contract data, wage determinations and more.

Preparing for CMMC Requirements

The Department of Defense's (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is set to begin in late 2023, and will create new cybersecurity requirements for government contractors. CMMC is an assessment standard designed to ensure that government contractors are in compliance with security requirements for protecting sensitive defense information. Whether organizations handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) they will need to achieve CMMC compliance.

The cybersecurity business development team at the Maryland Department of Commerce has compiled resources to help government contractors navigate this change in required requirements.

Find State Government Contracting Opportunities

The Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement has the authority to procure commodities and services on behalf of other state agencies and departments when the amount of the contract is expected to exceed the using agency’s purchasing authority. Most all state agencies conduct procurement through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage to solicit contract opportunities that exceed $15,000.

The eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) is the online procurement system used to connect the vendor community with contracting opportunities from state, county, and local government entities. Registered vendors can search and receive notices of bid opportunities, submit bid responses online, obtain bid results online, and self-certify for the Small Business Reserve and the Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise programs. More than 200 state and local government organizations use the system.

The University System of Maryland’s Office of Procurement has an independent system, although it follows the same purchasing guidelines as all state agencies. Eleven USM institutions have procurement authority and manage procurement offices and day-to-day procurement business operations.

Find Local County Government Contracting Opportunities

Procurement happens at the county level too! Explore these county websites for more information on their specific procurement processes and opportunities.

County Resources
Allegany County General Procurement | Education
Anne Arundel County General Procurement | Education
Baltimore City General Procurement | Education
Baltimore County General Procurement | Education
Calvert County General Procurement | Education
Caroline County General Procurement | Education
Carroll County General Procurement | Education
Cecil County General Procurement | Education
Charles County General Procurement | Education
Dorchester County General Procurement | Education
Frederick County General Procurement | Education
Garrett County General Procurement | Education
Harford County General Procurement | Education
Howard County General Procurement | Education
Kent County General Procurement | Education
Montgomery County General Procurement | Education
Prince George's County General Procurement | Education
Queen Anne's County General Procurement | Education
Somerset County General Procurement | Education
St. Mary's County General Procurement | Education
Talbot County General Procurement | Education
Washington County General Procurement | Education
Wicomico County General Procurement | Education
Worcester County General Procurement | Education

Resources to Help Win Contracts