• Get a Unique Entity ID number
• Find your NAICS codes and Product Service Codes
• Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
  • Make sure the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) is complete.
• Work with a Procurement Specialist
• Search bids
• Go after opportunities
• Seek sub-contracting or partnering opportunities
• Build relationships
• Attend training classes and networking opportunities

Remember:

• Beginning with a smaller contract, even if it is not your ideal size, is recommended as it helps establish a track record of successful performance. 
• Take attainable steps. If your current sales are at $50,000, avoid committing to a $300,000 contract unless you are partnering with others or have prior experience at that scale. 
• Do not stretch yourself too thin. Overextending yourself carries risks, including past performance records and depleting financial resources.
• To find more government contracting resources visit: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/how-win-contracts