As this program ramps up the government will begin searching for companies capable of handling these new manufacturing facilities, tasks, and items as well as other contracts that are related to the pandemic such as logistics, shipping, security, janitorial services, cyber security, video production and more. In order to position YOUR company to take advantage of the opportunity, you need to be found when they’re searching. Government officials at the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, and the Department of Health and Human Services will initially use resources such as the System for Award Management and the Dynamic Small Business Search to identify responsible contractors capable of handling contracts related to the pandemic. They will also use commercial resources such as Google, Bing, and other business focused directories to locate companies for this purpose. Regardless of how they find you, you will need to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be qualified and paid as a government contractor.