Procurement Guides
Free resources to help you find, bid on, and win government contracts. Written by procurement experts.
Getting Started with Government Contracts
Everything you need to know to win your first government contract — from registration to proposal submission.
Read Guide →RFP vs RFQ vs IFB: Understanding Bid Types
Learn the differences between procurement solicitation types and how to respond to each effectively.
Read Guide →How to Write a Winning Government Proposal
Proven strategies for crafting proposals that score high on evaluation criteria and beat the competition.
Read Guide →Small Business Set-Asides: Your Competitive Edge
How to leverage SBA certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) to access exclusive contract opportunities.
Read Guide →Complete Guide to SAM.gov Registration
Step-by-step walkthrough of registering on SAM.gov — required before you can bid on any federal contract.
Read Guide →Navigating State & Local Procurement
Each state has different procurement rules. Learn how to find and win contracts at the state, county, and city level.
Read Guide →Government Contracting for Construction Companies
A construction-specific guide covering bonding requirements, prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and project estimation.
Read Guide →Selling IT Services to Government Agencies
How IT companies can break into government contracting — from GWAC vehicles to FedRAMP requirements.
Read Guide →Winning Janitorial & Facilities Contracts
Practical guide for cleaning and facilities maintenance companies pursuing government work.
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