PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Procurement Outreach Program (POP) works to assist New York City businesses develop the tools and expertise to identify and successfully bid on Federal, State and City contracting opportunities. The program is designed to provide a brief initial counseling session, review clients’ products or services and assess their chances of becoming successful contractors.

ELIGIBILITY & TIPS

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Industrial manufacturers and regional commercial distributors are encouraged to contact the Procurement Outreach Program. POP has had success with wholesalers, factory-authorized dealers and distributors to Fortune 500 clients.

TIPS

Retail stores, home sales, catalog sales, manufacturer representatives and brokers are unlikely to win government contracts. Construction firms are not covered.

CONTACT INFORMATION

New York City Department of Business Services' Procurement Outreach Program. Small Business Solutions 110 William Street New York, NY 10038 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (from outside New York City) businesssolutions@sbs.nyc.gov