Everything you need to know about Qualified Products Lists (QPL), Approved Products Lists (APL), and how to get your products approved for government purchase. Includes step-by-step application process and common questions.
Direct links to every state DOT Qualified Products List (QPL) and Approved Products List (APL). All 50 states with the specific list name each state uses, updated April 2026.
The master quick-reference for selling to all 50 state governments. Procurement portals, DOT specifications, and vendor registration links for every state in one table.
Direct links to every state DOT\x27s current highway construction Standard Specifications book. All 50 states, updated April 2026.
A comprehensive guide to understanding standards and specifications in government procurement. Learn about ASTM, AASHTO, ANSI, UL, and other standards organizations, how to verify compliance, the difference between standards and QPLs, and how to find the specific requirements for your state.
A complete overview of the vendor registration process for selling to state and local government. Covers what you need, how to register, and tips for success.
This guide covers vendor registration, procurement portals, and key resources for selling products and services to the State of Alaska. Vendor Registration Alaska uses IRIS (Integrated Resource Information System) Vendor Self Service for vendor registration and procurement. To do business with the state, you must register as a vendor through their portal. Finding Bid Opportunities…
Commodity codes are how government agencies categorize products and services. Learn about NIGP, NAICS, and UNSPSC codes and how to select the right ones for your business.
The UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) replaced the DUNS number in 2022. Learn what it is, how to get yours through SAM.gov, and why it’s required for government contracting.
What is a FEIN or EIN? Learn about the Federal Employer Identification Number, why you need one for government contracting, and how to get yours free from the IRS.
A CAGE code is a five-character identifier assigned through SAM.gov. Learn what it is, how to get one, and how it’s used in government procurement.
This article has been consolidated into our comprehensive eProcurement systems guide.
This article has been consolidated into our comprehensive eProcurement systems guide.
A guide to electronic procurement (eProcurement) systems used by state and local government agencies, including how platforms like Jaggaer, Bonfire, and state-built systems work.
This article has been consolidated into our comprehensive eProcurement systems guide.
This guide covers vendor registration, procurement portals, and key resources for selling products and services to the State of California. Vendor Registration California uses Cal eProcure (California State Contracts Register) for vendor registration and procurement. To do business with the state, you must register as a vendor through their portal. Finding Bid Opportunities Active solicitations,…
This guide covers vendor registration, procurement portals, and key resources for selling products and services to the State of Florida. Vendor Registration Florida uses MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) for vendor registration and procurement. To do business with the state, you must register as a vendor through their portal. Finding Bid Opportunities Active solicitations, RFPs, and bid opportunities…
Alabama uses two systems for vendor registration and procurement. To do business with the state, you must register in both. Step 1: Register in STAARS (Required) STAARS (State of Alabama Accounting and Resource System) is the state’s core financial system. All vendor interactions — solicitations, purchase orders, payments, and receipts — flow through STAARS. For…
