How to Find Government Contracts
Learn how to discover federal government contract opportunities using SAM.gov, Bureauify, and other resources. A complete guide for businesses seeking federal contracts.
Register on SAM.gov
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.
Get Your NAICS Codes
Identify the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that match your business. These codes determine which contracts you are eligible to bid on.
Identify Your Set-Aside Eligibility
Determine if your business qualifies for small business set-asides such as 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone. Set-asides reduce competition significantly.
Search for Opportunities
Use Bureauify to search across 150M+ federal records from SAM.gov, FPDS, USAspending, and Grants.gov. Our intelligence-powered semantic search finds opportunities that keyword searches miss.
Evaluate Opportunities
Review the solicitation documents, past award history, and competitive landscape. Bureauify's win probability scoring helps you focus on opportunities you can realistically win.
Prepare Your Proposal
Develop a compelling proposal that addresses all evaluation criteria. Use Bureauify's intelligent proposal tools to draft compliant responses faster.
Submit Your Bid
Follow the submission instructions exactly. Most federal contracts are submitted through SAM.gov or FedConnect. Meet all deadlines — late submissions are automatically rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a government contract?
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.
Do I need any certifications to bid on government contracts?
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.
What is the minimum business size to get a government contract?
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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