In an effort to help fulfill the GovConnects mission, you can find links to information about new laws affecting federal contractors, industry news and  Procurement Opportunities on the federal, state and local level below.

Federal Procurement Opportunities

• FedBizOpps.gov

• Department of Defense Business Opportunities

• Department of Defense Small Business Opportunities

State Contracting Information

• Open Bids for the state of Maryland

• Maryland Department of Commerce’s Business to Government

• Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program

• How to do business with the Maryland Department of Information Technology

• Maryland Defense Network Project

Local Contracting Opportunities

Howard County uses a web-based procurement system hosted by PlanetBids. This systems allows suppliers to self-register online and receive email notifications of solicitations. Click here to register.

• Howard County Public School System – Current Bids

• Howard Community College – Current Solicitations

Other Current Procurement Opportunities

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development contacted the Chamber this week to let us know that they are trying to expand their vendor contacts, and are specifically interested in making you, our GovConnects members, aware of their government contact opportunities. The Department is asking any interested vendors to register online here.

Other Resources for Government Contractors

Howard Technology Council Offering HOCO CISO Program

The Howard Technology Council has launched a Chief Information Security Officer “In-Residence” program known as “HOCO CISO” at the Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship. The program is designed to address the needs of residents of the MCE and more than 200 member companies that are part of the Tech Council, but don’t have their own Chief Security or Privacy Officer. You can read more about the program here.