Government contracting can be a lucrative business niche for those companies that obtain appropriate certification. Several organizations assist businesses with becoming certified and obtaining contracts.

ISO 9000 training is offered collaboratively by the NM Economic Development Department and NM Manufacturing Extension Partnership to prepare businesses for ISO 9001 Certification, which may be required for large contracts.

New Mexico APEX Accelerator (formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center) provides individual counseling and training to enable businesses to successfully compete for government contracts. NM APEX counselors work statewide. 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a list of several basic steps every company should complete to increase their ability to contract in the marketplace.

New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center is operated by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, Veteran Enterprise and Training Program. The center provides individual counseling and training on all business matters and they specialize in government contracting assistance.

WESST Enterprise Center offers entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and referrals to capital, as well as coworking space.  The Veterans Suite at the WESST Enterprise Center features fifteen cubicle workstations that include a Dell desktop computer with high-speed internet access, 21” monitor, and peripherals. The space is also wi-fi capable and gives veterans access to other WESST services like meeting rooms, consulting, and training at no cost to veterans and active military.