Getting Started in GovCon
Executive Summary: Federal agencies spend hundreds of billions on goods and services each year, and small businesses are guaranteed a share of that market[1]. To begin, register your company in SAM.gov to get a Unique Entity ID[1][2]. Update your SAM profile with accurate NAICS codes and any SBA socio-economic status (8(a), HUBZone, etc.)[1][3]. Obtain relevant […]
Federal Contracting Glossary (2025): 25 Terms You’ll Actually See
A plain-English GovCon glossary for 2025: SAM.gov, UEI, CAGE, NAICS, PSC, FAR, set-asides, RFP/RFQ/IFB, SOW/PWS, CLIN, IDIQ, BPA, CPARS, and more—explained with quick context.