Government Contracting Guides
Step-by-step guides to help you navigate federal contracting, from registration to winning your first contract.
Getting Started with Federal Contracting: Complete Beginner Guide
Everything you need to know to start winning government contracts, from registration to your first bid.
Understanding Set-Asides: Small Business Preference Programs
Learn how set-aside programs work and how to leverage them for competitive advantage.
FAR Basics: Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation
Navigate the FAR with confidence - key concepts every contractor must know.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Contracts Under $250K
Win small contracts through streamlined procurement processes.
Optimizing Your DSBS Profile for Maximum Visibility
Make your Dynamic Small Business Search profile work harder to connect you with opportunities.
Creating an Effective Capabilities Statement
Build a capabilities statement that helps contracting officers and primes find and select you.
SAM.gov Renewal and Maintenance: Keeping Your Registration Active
Learn when and how to renew your SAM registration to maintain contract eligibility.
Federal Payment Setup: EFT and Banking Configuration
Configure your banking and payment information to receive federal contract payments.
UEI and CAGE Codes: Entity Validation Explained
Understand UEI, CAGE codes, and how the government validates your business identity.
SAM.gov Registration: Complete Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Navigate SAM.gov registration successfully with this comprehensive guide covering every field and requirement.
Subcontracting vs Prime Contracting: Which Path Is Right for You?
Compare the pros and cons of starting as a subcontractor versus going directly for prime contracts.
Small Business Size Standards: Revenue and Employee Thresholds
Understand how the SBA determines small business status and size standards by industry.
Building Past Performance as a New Federal Contractor
Strategies for winning contracts when you don't have federal past performance.
NAICS Codes: How to Choose the Right Classification for Your Business
Select the right NAICS codes to maximize your eligibility for federal contracts.
RFP vs RFQ vs IFB vs RFI: Government Solicitation Types Explained
Understand the different types of government solicitations and when each is used.
How to Read a Government Solicitation: Section-by-Section Guide
Learn to decode RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs with this comprehensive guide to understanding federal solicitation documents.
Federal vs State vs Local Government Contracting: Key Differences
Understand the differences between federal, state, and local procurement to choose the right market for your business.
