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Getting Started

How to Find Government Contracts in 2026: A Complete Guide

Learn how to find and win government contracts using SAM.gov, FPDS, and AI-powered tools. Step-by-step guide for beginners and experienced contractors.

2026-04-01 Read more
Tips & Tricks

10 SAM.gov Search Tips Most Contractors Don't Know

Advanced SAM.gov search techniques to find more relevant contract opportunities. Boolean operators, filters, saved searches, and more.

2026-04-01 Read more
Getting Started

Government Contracts for Small Business: Everything You Need to Know

Complete guide to small business government contracting. Set-asides, certifications, SBA programs, and how to compete against larger firms.

2026-04-01 Read more
Tools & Templates

How to Write a Government Capability Statement That Wins Contracts

Step-by-step guide to creating an effective government capability statement. Templates, examples, and what contracting officers actually look for.

2026-04-01 Read more
Advanced

How to Use FPDS Data to Win More Government Contracts

Learn how to leverage FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System) to research competitors, find recompetes, and build winning proposals.

2026-04-01 Read more
Tips & Tricks

How to Pick the Right NAICS Codes (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Choosing NAICS codes correctly drives every contract opportunity you see. Here's how to pick the codes that actually win you work — not just the ones that fit.

2026-04-05 Read more
Tools & Templates

How to Write a Federal Proposal That Actually Wins

Most federal proposals lose on compliance, not capability. Here's the structure, voice, and discipline that separate winning proposals from the 80% that get rejected.

2026-04-07 Read more
Advanced

Selling to the DoD: A Practical Guide for New Contractors

The Department of Defense awards $400B+ a year — more than the rest of the federal government combined. Here's how DoD contracting actually works.

2026-04-09 Read more
Getting Started

How to Build Past Performance When You Have None

Federal agencies require past performance — but how do you get past performance when nobody will give you a contract without it? Here's the chicken-and-egg solution.

2026-04-11 Read more
Advanced

GSA Schedules Explained: Is It Worth Getting On One?

GSA Multiple Award Schedules give agencies a fast way to buy from you. But getting on a Schedule takes 6-12 months and isn't right for everyone. Here's how to decide.

2026-04-13 Read more
Tips & Tricks

Recompete Strategy: How to Win Contracts the Incumbent Should Lose

Roughly 70% of federal contracts go to the incumbent on recompete. The other 30% flip — and that's where new contractors break in. Here's how to be on the winning side.

2026-04-15 Read more
Advanced

How to Price a Federal Proposal Without Leaving Money on the Table

Pricing too high loses you the work. Pricing too low destroys your margin and signals you can't perform. Here's the discipline to find the right number.

2026-04-17 Read more
Getting Started

The GovCon Acronym Glossary: 50 Terms Every Contractor Should Know

Federal contracting drowns in acronyms. From CPARS to LPTA to DPAS, here's the cheat sheet that keeps you from looking lost in a kickoff meeting.

2026-04-19 Read more

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