Get registered
How to register to bid in Washington
- Where to register
- WEBS (Washington's Electronic Business Solution)
- Cost to register
- Free (no fee in DES materials; the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises calls WEBS registration "no-cost")
- Where Washington posts bids
- pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov
The WEBS Vendor Manual (2020) describes five registration sections:
- Account Administrator and Company Profile: enter the administrator's details and your company information.
- Ownership Profile: optional demographic data and certifications (OMWBE, veteran-owned, small business).
- Additional Contacts: add other users and choose who gets notices.
- Commodity Codes: pick at least one NIGP code.
- Geographic Designations: pick the counties you serve.
Then submit. Add WEBSCustomerService@des.wa.gov to your safe senders list so bid notices and password emails don't go to spam.
What to have ready
- Business name, address, and an account administrator (the main contact)
- Your tax and business IDs, such as FEIN and Washington UBI number. The vendor manual doesn't list these fields, so have them handy.
- NIGP commodity codes for what you sell. WEBS uses 4- or 5-digit NIGP codes grouped as Goods, Services, or Construction, and DES posts a code list.
- The Washington counties you can serve
- Optional: small business, veteran-owned, or OMWBE certification details. Small business status is based on employee count and gross revenue from your tax returns for the last three years.
Read the full Washington registration guide →
Federal bids in Washington also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov
Common questions
Are there training bids open in Washington right now?
Yes. There are 4 open training bids in Washington right now, from federal, state and local buyers. New ones are added every morning.
How do I get new training bids in Washington by email?
Set up a free FindMyBids alert with your trade and state. It takes under a minute and needs no credit card.
What do I need to bid on Washington training contracts?
For state bids, register with WEBS (Washington's Electronic Business Solution) (Free (no fee in DES materials; the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises calls WEBS registration "no-cost")). For federal bids, register in SAM.gov (free). Many bids also ask for specific licenses, insurance limits or bonds; FindMyBids' readiness check flags those before you bid.
