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Selling to the State of Maryland
Vendor registration, procurement portals, and key resources
This guide covers vendor registration, procurement portals, and key resources for selling products and services to the State of Maryland.
Vendor Registration
Maryland uses eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) for vendor registration and procurement. To do business with the state, you must register as a vendor through their portal.
- Maryland Vendor Registration Portal — register your business and set up your vendor profile
- Maryland Procurement Division (Home Page) — overview of purchasing policies and requirements
Finding Bid Opportunities
Active solicitations, RFPs, and bid opportunities are posted on the state’s eProcurement platform:
- Maryland eProcurement / Bid Portal — browse and respond to current solicitations
What You Will Need to Register
- FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) — your business tax ID. Learn more about FEIN/EIN
- UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) — obtained through SAM.gov. Learn more about UEI
- CAGE Code — assigned when you register in SAM.gov. Learn more about CAGE codes
- Business legal name, address, phone, email, and authorized contacts
- Commodity/service codes — used to match your business with relevant bid opportunities
Small Business & Minority Programs
Maryland offers programs to assist small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses in competing for government contracts.
Additional Information
Maryland uses eMMA as its centralized procurement platform. The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs (GOSBA) supports diverse businesses.
Key Maryland Procurement Links
Vendor Help: (410) 865-1298
Last updated: April 2026. Links and requirements are verified periodically. If you find a broken link, please let us know.