Government contracting, explained.
Field-tested guides on finding, bidding on, and winning federal, state, and local government contracts.
How to Find Government Contracts to Bid On (2026 Guide)
A practical, step-by-step guide to finding government contracts your business can actually win — where to look, how to filter, and how to spot the right opportunities early.
Federal Set-Asides Explained: 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB & HUBZone
A plain-English breakdown of federal small-business set-aside programs — who qualifies, how they work, and how to use them to win more government contracts.
NAICS & PSC Codes: How to Pick the Right Ones
Learn what NAICS and PSC codes are, how they differ, and how to choose the codes that put your business in front of the right government buyers.
How to Register in SAM.gov: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to register your business in SAM.gov for free — from getting a Unique Entity ID to activating your registration so you can win federal contracts.
Writing a Winning Capability Statement (With Template)
A capability statement is your one-page government sales sheet. Learn exactly what to include, how to structure it, and grab a ready-to-use template.
Contract Vehicles 101: GSA Schedule, GWAC, IDIQ & BPA
Confused by contract vehicles? Here's a plain-English guide to GSA Schedules, GWACs, IDIQs, and BPAs — what they are, how they differ, and which to pursue.
Federal vs State vs Local Government Contracting: Key Differences
Federal, state, and local government contracting each work differently. Here's how they compare on registration, competition, deal size, and how to find opportunities.
Top Federal Agencies by Contract Spending (and How to Target Them)
Which federal agencies spend the most on contracts — and how to use spending data to focus your business development on the buyers most likely to need you.
State Procurement Portals Guide: Where to Find State & Local Contracts
A practical directory of major state procurement portals — Texas, California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Georgia and more — plus how to register and track opportunities.
Government Contracting Glossary: 50+ Terms Explained
A plain-English glossary of government contracting terms — from CAGE codes and IDIQs to set-asides and the FAR. Bookmark it as your GovCon reference.