Government contracting guides

Short, practical guides for small service businesses winning their first government contracts.

• How to Bid on Government Contracts: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses

  How to bid on government contracts in 7 steps: register on SAM.gov, pick your NAICS code, find open bids, read the solicitation, price it and submit.

• SAM.gov Registration: How to Register Your Small Business (Free)

  How to register on SAM.gov for free, get your Unique Entity ID (UEI), and what you need before you start. Plain-English guide for small businesses.

• Government Contract Set-Asides Explained: SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone

  What small business set-asides are, who qualifies (women-owned, veteran-owned, SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) and why they make government contracts easier to win.

• How to Price a Janitorial Contract for a Government Bid

  How to price a government janitorial or cleaning contract: square footage, production rates, wage determinations, supplies, overhead and profit.