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Business basics
- Legal business registration is current
- Tax/business information is organized and ready to provide when legitimately requested
- Relevant industry codes/categories are identified
- Buyer-facing contact information and website/profile are current
Capability & delivery
- Products/services are clearly defined
- Capacity and service area are documented
- Lead times/delivery process are understood
- Quality-control or service-control process is documented
Financial & commercial
- Pricing approach is documented
- Current financial records are organized
- Payment/banking setup is ready for legitimate onboarding
- Cash-flow plan considers buyer payment terms and contract scale
Compliance & risk
- Required business/industry licenses are current
- Insurance needs have been reviewed for target buyers/contracts
- Cybersecurity/data/privacy requirements have been reviewed when applicable
- Relevant certifications are current if the opportunity requires or values them
Sales & proof
- Capability statement or concise buyer-facing overview is ready
- Relevant past-performance examples are documented
- References are available when requested
- A professional point of contact is assigned for buyer/procurement communication
Notes
Federal-specific items such as SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) are covered in the government contract opportunities guide. They are not universal corporate requirements.
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