How to Find Government Opportunities to Bid On
Where Businesses Find Government Contracts
Government contracts are publicly advertised, which means any eligible business can find and respond to them. The challenge is knowing where to look.
Here are the most common ways businesses find government opportunities to bid on:
Government procurement portals. Most government agencies post their opportunities on official procurement websites. In the U.S., that includes SAM.gov for federal contracts and state-specific portals for state and local work. In Canada, Buyandsell.gc.ca covers federal opportunities, while many provinces run their own systems.
Bid notification services. There are services that aggregate opportunities across multiple portals and send alerts when new postings match your industry or region. These save time compared to checking individual sites manually, though they vary in coverage and cost.
Networking and word of mouth. Industry associations, chamber of commerce events, and government vendor fairs are all places where businesses learn about upcoming opportunities. Some agencies hold pre-bid meetings or vendor outreach sessions, which are worth attending if you want to understand a project before the RFP is released.
The more portals and channels you monitor, the more opportunities you’ll come across. The challenge for most businesses isn’t a lack of opportunities; it’s finding a practical way to keep up with all of them. In the video below, we’ll show you how Euna Supplier Network brings these opportunities together in one place.
What Kind of Postings Are Available in Euna Supplier Network?
The opportunities inside Euna Supplier Network span a wide variety of industries, geographies, and contract sizes. You’ll find open postings from agencies across Canada and the United States, with new ones added every day.
Some examples include:
- Professional services (consulting, marketing, training)
- Facilities and maintenance (cleaning, snow removal, HVAC)
- Technology and IT (software, hardware, cybersecurity)
- Construction and infrastructure
- Transportation and logistics
- Food, catering, and event support
On any given day, there are thousands of active opportunities in the Euna Supplier Network system—many of which are accessible to free users.
Getting Started with Euna Supplier Network
Once you’re ready to begin, registering for Euna Supplier Network only takes a few minutes.
Click here to create your account and start exploring.
Whether you’re brand new to government bidding or have a few contracts under your belt, Euna Supplier Network is designed to help you search smarter and bid better.
Sign Up for Euna Supplier Network
Haven’t created your Euna Supplier Network account yet? It’s quick and free to get started. Register and start browsing real-time government opportunities.
How to Find Opportunities in Euna Supplier Network
Try Looking for Opportunities Yourself
Now that you’ve registered for Euna Supplier Network, explored how to navigate the platform, and watched how to open and review actual bid postings, you’re ready to take the next step: try searching for opportunities on your own.
Spend a few minutes browsing the platform. Start with your city, region, or service area. You might be surprised by how many relevant opportunities are already available. Look at the agencies you’re most familiar with or those whose work aligns with your services. Even if you’re not ready to bid just yet, this exploration phase is valuable. It helps you understand what types of contracts exist, what kind of language is used, and where your business could be a good fit.
In the next lesson, we’ll take a closer look at what’s inside those proposal documents. Don’t worry if they seemed overwhelming at first glance. We’ll break it down section by section so you know exactly what to look for and how to interpret it. For now, just spend a little time getting comfortable inside the system. You’re already making big moves.