100M+ government records · 110+ gov/news sources · Synced from live federal sources
100M+ government records · 110+ gov/news sources · Synced from live federal sources
Learn how to discover federal government contract opportunities using SAM.gov, Bureauify, and other resources. A complete guide for businesses seeking federal contracts.
Create a free account on SAM.gov (System for Award Management). This is required for any business that wants to bid on federal contracts. Registration takes 7-10 business days.
Identify the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that match your business. These codes determine which contracts you are eligible to bid on.
Determine if your business qualifies for small business set-asides such as 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone. Set-asides reduce competition significantly.
Use Bureauify to search across 100M+ federal records from SAM.gov, FPDS, USAspending, and Grants.gov. Our intelligence-powered semantic search finds opportunities that keyword searches miss.
Review the solicitation documents, past award history, and competitive landscape. Bureauify's win probability scoring helps you focus on opportunities you can realistically win.
Develop a compelling proposal that addresses all evaluation criteria. Use Bureauify's intelligent proposal tools to draft compliant responses faster.
Follow the submission instructions exactly. Most federal contracts are submitted through SAM.gov or FedConnect. Meet all deadlines — late submissions are automatically rejected.
The timeline varies. Registration on SAM.gov takes 7-10 business days. Finding and winning your first contract typically takes 3-12 months depending on your experience and the contract size.
Basic SAM.gov registration is required. Additional certifications like 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone are not required but can significantly increase your chances by qualifying you for set-aside contracts.
There is no minimum size. The federal government actively seeks small businesses and has set-aside programs specifically for small, disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses.
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