SAM.gov Registration Renewal: How and When
SAM.gov registration expires every 365 days. Here is how and when to renew, what to review and update, how to avoid a costly lapse, and why you should start early.
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What Is a CAGE Code and How to Get One
What is a CAGE code, who assigns it, and how to get one? It is free and assigned automatically during SAM.gov registration for U.S. entities – here is how it works.
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How to Get a UEI (Unique Entity ID)
How to get a UEI (Unique Entity ID) for free at SAM.gov: what it is, the two request paths, what you need, the steps, and how to get past the entity validation snag.
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How to Win Your First Federal Contract
How to win your first federal contract: get your foundation in place, start with small buys, target the right agencies, build past performance from nothing, and bid compliantly.
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Common SAM.gov Registration Mistakes to Avoid
The most common SAM.gov registration mistakes – paying third parties, letting it lapse, failing entity validation, wrong NAICS codes – and exactly how to avoid each one.
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FAR Basics: What Small Contractors Need to Know
FAR basics for small contractors: what the Federal Acquisition Regulation is, how it’s organized, the parts that matter most, DFARS, and how to read a solicitation.
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NAICS and PSC Codes Explained for Contractors
NAICS and PSC codes explained for contractors: what each is, how they set small-business size standards and classify purchases, and how to use them strategically.
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Government Contracting Acronyms and Terms Glossary
A plain-English government contracting acronyms and terms glossary: SAM, UEI, NAICS, PSC, FAR, IDIQ, RFP, SDVOSB, CPARS, and the rest, all explained.
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Is Government Contracting Worth It for Small Businesses?
Is government contracting worth it for small businesses? An honest look at the upside, the costs, who should pursue it, and who should think twice.
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What Is Government Contracting and How the Federal Marketplace Works
What is government contracting? A plain-English guide to how the federal marketplace works, who buys, why small businesses can compete, and how to start.