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Selling to the State of Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania.
Vendor Registration
Pennsylvania uses PA Supplier Portal and eMarketplace for vendor registration and procurement. To do business with the state, you must register as a vendor through their portal.
- Pennsylvania Vendor Registration Portal — register your business and set up your vendor profile
- Pennsylvania 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:
- Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania offers programs to assist small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses in competing for government contracts.
Additional Information
Pennsylvania uses the PA Supplier Portal for vendor registration and eMarketplace for bid opportunities. The Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) supports diverse businesses.
Key Pennsylvania Procurement Links
Vendor Help: (877) 435-7363
Last updated: April 2026. Links and requirements are verified periodically. If you find a broken link, please let us know.