Government Contracts Intern

Company: Texzen Inc. (Mere & Moi / StayLuxe Bedding) Location: Phoenix, AZ — on-site Duration: 10–12 weeks, Summer 2026 Reports to: Tom Cornish, VP Business Development Compensation: $25–$32/hr, commensurate with experience

About Texzen

Texzen Inc. is the US arm of the Zafar Fabrics Group, a vertically integrated textile manufacturer. We supply bedding, linens, and baby textile products under two brands — StayLuxe Bedding (hospitality and institutional) and Mere & Moi(direct-to-consumer baby textiles on Amazon). We are actively expanding into US state, federal, and institutional procurement channels.

Role Summary

You will work directly with Tom Cornish, VP Business Development, to register Texzen as an approved vendor across state, federal, and institutional procurement portals, identify relevant tenders for bedding and textile supply, and support bid preparation end-to-end. This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to B2G sales, federal contracting compliance, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Register Texzen on state procurement portals (e.g., Arizona ProcureAZ, Texas SmartBuy, California Cal eProcure, New York, Florida, and others as prioritized).
• Complete federal registrations including SAM.gov, assignment of NAICS and PSC codes, and evaluate fit for GSA Schedule and DLA Troop Support (textiles and clothing).
• Build out registrations with institutional buyers — state universities, teaching hospitals, correctional systems, National Guard, VA facilities, and municipal housing authorities.
• Complete vendor qualification packages: W-9s, business licenses, insurance certificates, small business and diversity certifications, past performance references, and capability statements.
• Track registration status, renewal dates, and compliance requirements across all jurisdictions in a central tracker.
• Monitor tender portals daily for open solicitations in bedding, linens, and related textile categories; flag relevant opportunities with summary notes and go/no-go recommendations.
• Assist in bid preparation: reading RFPs/IFBs/RFQs, extracting submission requirements, building compliance checklists, drafting response sections, and coordinating final document assembly.
• Maintain an organized library of standard bid documents — certifications, product specs, pricing sheets, capability statements, and past performance references.
• Research Berry Amendment and Buy American Act implications for textile bids and advise on qualifying product lines.

Qualifications

Required:

• Masters student (MBA, Supply Chain, Public Administration, Policy, or Pre-Law) preferred; strong 3rd/4th-year undergraduates will be considered.
• Strong written English and rigorous attention to detail — bid documents are unforgiving on formatting and compliance errors.
• Comfortable navigating government websites and completing long, procedurally complex registration forms accurately.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PDF editing.
• Able to work independently, track multiple concurrent deadlines, and escalate issues early.

Preferred:

• Coursework or prior exposure to government contracting, public procurement, or public sector sales.
• Familiarity with SAM.gov, NAICS codes, GSA schedules, or state e-procurement systems.
• Basic understanding of textile products, manufacturing, or supply chain.

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the VP Business Development leading our B2G expansion.
• A tangible portfolio: by the end of summer, you will have registered Texzen across multiple states and federal platforms, and contributed to live bid submissions.
• Exposure to the full commercial cycle of a US importer/distributor — from manufacturing in Pakistan to selling to a US state agency, federal buyer, or major hospital system.
• Potential to convert to a part-time role during the academic year or return offer for full-time post-graduation.

To Apply

Send resume and a brief note (3–4 sentences) on why this role interests you to a.majeed@texzeninc.com by May 15th 2026.