How to Get Started
All prospective contractors for goods or services to the Smithsonian Institution must complete System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
If assistance is needed with the registration process, businesses are encouraged to contact the Federal Services Desk by phone at 866.606.8220 or 334.206.7828. Another source for assistance with the SAM registration process are Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs), which are federally funded, state-run centers. Each state has at least one center, and PTAC assistance is free and available to all businesses. The nearest PTAC can be found through the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) website.
Register in the Smithsonian Small Business Database
In an effort to better serve the small business community the Smithsonian has created a small business database registration form that will allow current and prospective vendors the opportunity to input their company information into Smithsonian's Small Business Database. This form should be viewed as a marketing tool only, and not as a guarantee for receiving solicitations or contract awards. When you submit the form, please make sure to save the enrollment form and your capability statement using your company's name.
New Small Business Database Registration Form
