Other Marketing Tools

Internet-Based Vendor Databases

Register with vendor databases used by buyers to locate qualified small, historically-underutilized, and woman-owned small businesses.

• Supplier Gateway is a vendor database featuring the Virtual Teaming Center for small businesses and large prime contractors.
• PRO-Net is a database of small businesses run by the Small Business Administration.

Subcontracting

Many small businesses get started in DoD contracting by subcontracting work from large businesses known as "prime" contactors. Discuss potential subcontracting opportunities with Small Business Specialists. Use the Subcontracting page to locate some of DoD's major prime contractors.