The District of Columbia government offers a variety of programs to help businesses bid on and acquire contracts with more than 30 local government agencies.

Office of Contracting and Procurement
The Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), District government's centralized purchasing office, provides contracting training, assistance with the development of statements of work, and purchase cards for the acquisition of needed supplies.

OCP FAQs
Get answers to frequently asked questions about providing goods and services to the DC government.

OCP Business Requirements
Learn how to qualify to do business with the District government.

Contract Opportunities
View OCP's listing of contract opportunities.

Agencies and Offices
View listing of agencies and offices served by OCP.

Office of Local Business Development
The Office of Local Business Development (OLBD) certifies Local, Small, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (LSDBEs) for agency contracting set-asides. OLBD works with OCP to match small, disadvantaged businesses with contracting opportunities with the DC government and elsewhere. OLBD also fosters economic development of DC's small business community through technical assistance, business seminars, conferences, exhibits, and outreach forums, among other programs.

DC Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center
Businesses that seek technical assistance related to doing business in the District may contact the DC Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center (DCCCBRC). DCCCBRC, an initiative of the DC Chamber of Commerce, supports businesses with counseling, mentoring, training, access to capital, and a computer lab. DCCCBRC operates a US Small Business Administration (SBA) Sub-Center to provide access to SBA programs for local businesses.

Enhanced Business Information Center (e-BIC)
Participate in a series of programs that will help you sell to the DC Government.

Contracting Resources
View contracting resources offered by the US Small Business Administration.

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