Selling to the Government

If you are looking to expand your market and have decided that the state or federal government is the place for your goods or services, let the SBDC help guide you through the steps and paperwork. Our consultants make navigating through the paperwork quick and easy. If you are interested in selling to the government, give us a call and let us work for you.

State of Texas

There are two avenues to consider when selling to the Lone Star State. The Central Master Bidders List (CMBL) or as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) are managed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

The CMBL is a master database used by State of Texas purchasing entities to develop a mailing list for vendors to receive bids based on the products or services they can provide to the State of Texas.

Manufacturers, suppliers, and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to the state should register for the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities.Annual registration/renewal fee is $70.00 and may be paid on-line by credit/debit card or check debit (US addresses only) or via a printable application. Online Application

HUB Certification is a business designation that is determined by:

at least 51% owned by an Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American and/or American woman, is an entity with its principal place of business in Texas, and
has an owner residing in Texas with a proportionate interest that actively participates in the control, operations and management of the entity’s affairs.

The statewide HUB Program facilitates the use of HUBs in state procurement and provides information on the state’s procurement process to minority and woman-owned businesses. Find out more about the HUB Certification program.

U. S. Government

You may have heard that the U.S. Government is the world’s largest consumer of goods and services. It’s true -- the government does purchase all types of products and services ranging from the highly technical to everyday items such as office supplies--and government agencies spend billions buying from small businesses just like yours.

That’s where we can help you understand the government marketing process, and help you find and respond to contract opportunities for your company. To learn more about how you can sell to the government call our office at 936-294-3737.

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Sam Houston State University SBDC is a business consulting and training center of the University of Houston Small Business Development Center Network. The UH SBDC Network serves 32 counties in Southeast Texas. SBDCs are a program supported by the US Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.