Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD)

Resources and Support

Discover resources and tools to help your micro, small, small-diverse, veteran-owned, or midsize business succeed in working with the Commonwealth. 

This page is the central hub for small business program support services—designed to help businesses navigate state contracting and expand their capacity for long-term success.

Explore the links below to access programs, services, and resources tailored to support your business development journey with the Commonwealth.

Request a speaker

Invite a BISD representative to discuss contracting and supplier opportunities.

Invite a speaker

Get help with the PA Supplier Portal

The PA Supplier Portal lets authorized users securely manage their own account data.

Request help

Learn about the Mentor-Protégé Program

Protégés are paired with experienced contractors for support with business management, bidding, and procurement.

Explore the information

Questions? Join our supplier office hours.

Drop into our free, monthly virtual office hours. No appointment is needed. We'll help you:

  • Register to do business with the Commonwealth 
  • Navigate the PRiSM system 
  • Find open bidding opportunities 
  • Get answers to other questions

  • Wednesday, August 26 at 7 a.m.
  • Friday, September 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Follow the link below to join the discussion in Microsoft Teams: 

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25829979819238?p=VSbXJoojGd9Mt53EYO

  • Meeting ID: 258 299 798 192 38
  • Passcode: i2os3sC2

Workshops and training

Small business contracting with the Commonwealth

Discover how to navigate small business contracting with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This video breaks down the bureau's core functions, eligibility requirements for certifications, and the registration tools you need to get started.

BISD offers a Procurement Training Tool for Contractors featuring short, on-demand videos.

Learn how to:

  • Differentiate between an RFP and and IFB
  • Apply best practices when responding to solicitations
  • Successfully position your small business for state contracts

Resources and reports

Access and Impact Newsletter

Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA)

DGS provides resources, training, and funding to help historically disadvantaged businesses grow and compete.

More ways to get help

FAQ and Glossary

FAQ and Glossary

Contact BISD

Contact BISD