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Use these resources to build knowledge, strengthen readiness, and better understand how to approach government contracting with structure.
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GovCon Blog
Read practical articles on procurement strategy, buyer readiness, federal contracting basics, and small business positioning.
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Video Vault
Watch short training videos, walkthroughs, and practical GovCon lessons designed to simplify complex concepts.
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Capability Statement Review
Get a buyer-readiness review of your capability statement so you can identify gaps before approaching buyers.
Review My Capability StatementFeatured Resource
Start with Your Capability Statement.
Before you approach agencies, respond to opportunities, or introduce your business to buyers, your capability statement should clearly communicate what you do, who you serve, and why you are positioned to deliver.
The Capability Statement Review helps you identify gaps in clarity, positioning, and buyer-readiness before you use it in the marketplace.
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Procurement Research, Certification & Business Resources
Access trusted government contracting research platforms, procurement classification tools, certification resources, and business support information in one convenient location. Use these resources to strengthen your research, understand the federal marketplace, and make more informed government contracting decisions.
Procurement Research Platforms
Explore federal opportunities, agency spending, acquisition forecasts, contract history, procurement regulations, contract vehicles, subcontracting opportunities, and government buying activity.
Acquisition Forecast Tool
Research forecasted and planned federal procurements to identify potential opportunities before formal solicitations are released. Forecast research can help you prepare earlier, understand upcoming agency needs, and position your business before an opportunity reaches the active solicitation stage.
Explore Acquisition Forecasts →SAM.gov
Search federal solicitations, sources sought notices, RFIs, pre-solicitations, award notices, and other federal procurement opportunities.
USAspending.gov
Research federal spending, historical awards, buying agencies, contract values, recipients, incumbent contractors, and purchasing patterns.
GSA Resources
Research GSA schedules, governmentwide acquisition contracts, purchasing programs, acquisition resources, products, services, and federal buying channels.
SBA Contracting Resources
Learn about small business contracting programs, socioeconomic certifications, federal set-asides, contracting assistance, and SBA resources.
FAR / Acquisition.gov
Reference the Federal Acquisition Regulation and related federal acquisition guidance, policies, and procurement requirements.
SUBNet
Find subcontracting opportunities posted by large prime contractors and other organizations seeking small business subcontractors for federal contracting work.
NAICS & PSC Research Tools
Use these resources to identify and verify industry classifications and Product and Service Codes used throughout government procurement research.
NAICS Quick Search
Quickly search industry keywords and identify potential NAICS codes for preliminary government contracting and market research.
Official NAICS Lookup
Use the U.S. Census Bureau NAICS resource to verify official industry codes, descriptions, and North American Industry Classification System categories.
PSC Code Lookup
Reference official Product and Service Codes used to classify the products and services purchased by federal agencies.
Certification & Eligibility Resources
Explore official SBA resources for federal small business certification programs, socioeconomic contracting categories, and program eligibility information.
HUBZone Map
Check whether a business principal office or employee address is located within a designated HUBZone.
WOSB / EDWOSB
Review eligibility and certification information for Women-Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses.
SDVOSB / VOSB
Review SBA certification information and resources for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
8(a) Business Development
Review eligibility, participation requirements, and official resources for the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program.
MySBA Certifications
Access SBA's centralized certification portal for official certification information, application resources, and program management.
SBA 7(a) Loan Program
Explore the SBA 7(a) Loan Program for information about eligible business financing uses, loan program requirements, participating lenders, and small business funding resources. The 7(a) program is a business financing program and is separate from federal contracting certification programs.
Explore SBA 7(a) Loan Resources →GovCon Pricing Calculator
Build a preliminary estimate of your fully burdened labor rate using your base hourly wage, fringe, overhead, G&A, and optional fee assumptions.
Calculate Your Preliminary Rate
Your Estimated Rate Build-Up
This calculator provides a preliminary educational estimate based solely on the information entered. Actual government contract pricing may require additional analysis of indirect cost allocation, labor categories, payroll burden, contract type, solicitation requirements, competitive conditions, and applicable cost or pricing regulations.
Need Help Determining Whether This Rate Is Appropriate for a Specific Government Opportunity?
Pricing decisions may also depend on contract type, labor categories, indirect cost structure, market conditions, competitive positioning, and solicitation requirements.
Use this calculator as a starting point for understanding your preliminary rate structure. When the pricing decision affects a specific bid or procurement opportunity, deeper analysis may be necessary before finalizing your approach.
Email My Pricing Summary
Receive a copy of the preliminary pricing assumptions and calculations you completed above. Your calculator results remain available immediately without requiring an email address.
Government Opportunity Fit Checker™
Evaluate your preliminary alignment before investing significant time and resources in a government opportunity.
Should This Opportunity Be Investigated Further?
Answer the 10 questions below based on what you currently know about the opportunity and your business. Your responses will generate a preliminary fit score and identify potential eligibility, performance, or readiness concerns.
This tool does not analyze your solicitation and does not provide a formal bid/no-bid recommendation.
Does the opportunity's scope of work align with the products or services your business currently provides?
Does the opportunity's NAICS code, PSC, or stated procurement category reasonably align with your business capabilities?
Does your business meet the eligibility requirements stated for this opportunity, including any applicable set-aside requirements?
Can your business meet the mandatory certifications, licenses, security clearances, bonding, insurance, or other stated requirements?
Can your business realistically perform the required scope within the stated period of performance and delivery schedule?
Do you currently have—or can you reasonably secure—the personnel, equipment, facilities, suppliers, teaming partners, or subcontractors needed to perform?
Does your business have relevant past performance, commercial experience, government experience, or transferable experience that supports your ability to perform?
Can your business financially support contract performance, including payroll, materials, subcontractors, and other expenses that may occur before receiving government payment?
Have you researched the buying agency, procurement history, incumbent or previous awards, and other available information relevant to this opportunity?
Do you have sufficient time, information, and internal capacity to prepare and submit a complete and responsive offer by the deadline?
Deeper Opportunity Decisions Require Deeper Analysis.
Opportunity qualification may also require reviewing the solicitation, acquisition history, incumbent position, competitive landscape, agency buying patterns, evaluation criteria, pricing considerations, and your company's strategic positioning. Use this Fit Checker as an initial screening tool to determine whether further investigation may be warranted.
The Government Opportunity Fit Checker™ provides a preliminary self-assessment based solely on the information you enter. Results are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute a formal bid/no-bid recommendation, procurement analysis, legal advice, financial advice, or guarantee of contract award.
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