GovCon Launch: Get Your Business Ready for Government Work
GovCon Launch from F2M Consulting LLC, Alexandria, VA, gets new and veteran-owned small businesses ready for government work. F2M walks owners through SAM.gov registration (which is free), UEI and CAGE follow-through, a capability statement, bid readiness, and teaming and subcontracting with primes. Owners log in and submit their own registrations; F2M prepares, guides, and organizes.
SAM.gov registration is free. F2M is not affiliated with any government agency. Free help is available from APEX Accelerators and SBA resource partners. No guarantee of contract awards or certification approvals. Clients log in to their own accounts; F2M never asks for or stores passwords.
Who It's For
馃敼 Small businesses new to federal, state, or local contracting
馃敼 Firms registered on SAM.gov or eVA that aren't sure what to do next
馃敼 Trade businesses looking to add public-sector customers
What's Included
馃敼 Registration guidance: SAM.gov (UEI, CAGE) and Virginia's eVA
馃敼 NAICS review: pick the codes that match your work
馃敼 Capability statement: a clear one-page summary of your company for buyers
馃敼 Finding opportunities: how to search for bids, sources sought notices, and set-asides
馃敼 Bid/no-bid review: how to evaluate whether an opportunity fits
馃敼 Subcontracting basics: how to approach prime contractors and teaming partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be on SAM.gov to bid on federal work? In most cases, yes. We walk you through the registration process.
What is a capability statement? A one-page document describing your company, services, codes, and past work. Buyers and primes often ask for it.
Should I start as a prime or a subcontractor? It depends on your size and experience. We'll talk through both options with you.
Do you offer this in Spanish? Yes. GovCon Launch is available in English and Spanish.