Free services are provided to American Indian tribal and individual-owned businesses located on and off reservations who wish to do business in the government marketplace. The marketplace includes the contract and procurement activities of federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, large government prime and subcontractors, as well as other large and small businesses. Our coverage area includes all states in the Midwest and Eastern Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) regions. Our services include, but are not limited to, one-on-one counseling with clients in the following areas: •Determining Suitability for Contracting •Researching Procurement Histories •Securing Necessary Registrations •Identifying Bid Opportunities •Conducting Market Research •Assistance in Reading & Understanding Solicitations •Reviewing Bids & Proposals •Researching Federal Specifications & Standards •Assistance with Certification Programs •Networking & Establishing Relationships •Assistance on How to Market Your Business to Government Agencies