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Understanding Federal Government Contracts
What are Federal Set-Aside Contracts?
The U.S. federal government is required by law to set aside a portion of its contracting dollars for small businesses. These set-aside contracts give qualified small businesses exclusive access to compete for government work that larger corporations cannot bid on.
Each year, the federal government awards over $600 billion in contracts. Of this amount, 23% must go to small businesses through programs like 8(a) Business Development, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and HUBZone.
- •8(a) Program: 9-year development program for disadvantaged businesses
- •SDVOSB: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business priority
- •WOSB: Women-Owned Small Business contracting goals
- •HUBZone: Historically Underutilized Business Zone incentives
How to Win Government Contracts
1. Get Registered on SAM.gov
Before bidding on federal contracts, businesses must register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). This free registration gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI) required for all government contracting.
2. Find Relevant Opportunities
Use NAICS codes matching your business services to find relevant RFPs and RFQs. Our search tool filters contracts by industry codes, making it easy to find opportunities in your field.
3. Apply for Set-Aside Certifications
If you qualify for 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone programs, get certified through the Small Business Administration (SBA). These certifications give you access to exclusive contracts.
4. Submit Competitive Proposals
Government contracting requires detailed technical and pricing proposals. Study past contract awards to understand pricing expectations and create professional proposal templates.
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