Are You Ready to Bid on
Government Contracts?
Check off what you've done. We'll score your readiness and show you exactly what's missing.
No worries — everyone starts here. Follow the roadmap below step by step.
Registration & Legal
0/6Active SAM.gov registration
ImportantUEI (Unique Entity Identifier)
ImportantEIN (Employer Identification Number)
ImportantCAGE code assigned
Assigned automatically during SAM registration
NAICS codes identified
ImportantBusiness insurance in place
General liability at minimum. Many contracts require specific coverage.
Certifications & Set-Asides
0/3Know your small business status
ImportantApplied for relevant set-aside certifications
ImportantCapabilities statement created (1-2 page PDF)
ImportantYour business resume for contracting officers
Market Research
0/5Researched contract size in your industry
ImportantAnalyzed your competition
ImportantIdentified target agencies
Benchmarked pricing for your services
ImportantReviewed past awards in your NAICS
Bid Preparation
0/5Past performance examples documented
ImportantCommercial work counts if you haven't done government contracts
Key personnel resumes ready
Proposal template or outline prepared
Understand compliance matrix approach
Match every requirement in the solicitation to a section in your proposal
Identified subcontractors or teaming partners
Operations & Systems
0/4Accounting system that can track by contract
ImportantGovernment contracts require cost tracking per contract
Professional email domain (not Gmail/Yahoo)
Business website with relevant content
System to track deadlines and submissions