About SellToStates.com

Welcome to SellToStates.com. The process of selling to government agencies can seem overwhelming, especially for businesses just getting started. Our goal is to simplify that process by sharing the experience and knowledge we’ve gained while doing business with U.S. state and local government agencies.

What We Cover

• Vendor Registration — Step-by-step guides to registering as a state vendor, including UEI (formerly DUNS), CAGE codes, and FEIN requirements
• Qualified Products Lists (QPL) — How to get your products approved and listed on state QPLs and Approved Products Lists
• Procurement Portals — Navigating eProcurement systems, SAM.gov, and state-specific bidding platforms
• State-by-State Guides — Specific information tailored to each state including purchasing home pages, vendor registration links, and key contacts

Why This Site Exists

U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies spend over $6 trillion annually on goods and services. That represents an enormous opportunity for businesses of all sizes. But navigating the procurement process — from vendor registration to bid submission to contract fulfillment — can be complex and confusing.

We created this site to be the resource we wished we had when we started. All of our guides and articles are free, and we regularly update them as procurement rules and systems change.

Whether you’re a small business owner looking to diversify your revenue, or an established company expanding into government markets, we’re here to help you get started.