Record Breaking Year in 2016 for U.S. and Canadian Government Purchasing Activity and for the Number of Bid Requests and RFPs. Last year, BidPrime captured 1,255,240 (1.25 million) US + Canadian bids, which represents a 14.5% overall increase compared to 2015.

Trends in Virtual Reality and Simulation Technology. Data from BidPrime's database reveals state, local and federal agencies continue to submit a high number of government bids and RFPs for these solutions over recent years.

Trends in purchases of riot gear and crowd control equipment, services, and solutions. BidPrime identified relevant government bids and RFPs submitted by the city of Cleveland, host of the upcoming Republican National Convention. In addition, numerous other U.S. agencies are purchasing applicable products and other resources.

Trends in government bid requests. In 2015, the number of U.S. State and Local government bids increased again. In conjunction, the amount of days to bid on these opportunities decreased to an average of 11.7 days. In sum, there are more bids being issued, with less lead time for government contractors to place bids.

Increasing sales and client support lead to expansion.

PBN CONNECT, standing for powered by numbers, is a network of smaller communities facilitated under one giant umbrella. PBN CONNECT is an online platform designed to change the way companies and consumers meet and conduct business.

Federal IT contracts are expected to reach over $116 billion annually through 2015. This new program will help IT resellers win more contracts where an e-Procurement system is now a requirement.

Acoustical Solutions, Inc., Richmond VA, a soundproofing and noise control company, has recently incorporated several programs to enhance the purchasing process for Federal and State level Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists.