GET STARTED WITH
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING QUICKLY
You can get started with federal government contracting quickly. Learn the steps involved in preparing your business for federal government contracting, understanding registration, and researching opportunities.
Our nine-step learning roadmap helps you understand the process, recognize common mistakes, and identify the next steps for your business.
Watch the Introduction
Watch this short video for an overview of the federal contracting process and how to use The Hodges Codes learning roadmap.
Ready to begin? Start with step 1 below and work through each topic at your own pace.
"LEARN THE PROCESS STEP-BY-STEP"
Watch the video to discover how quickly you can get approved to do business in federal government contracting.
If you're ready, click the button below to start setting up your company, or scroll down for step-by-step detailed instructions
Your 9-STEP PROCESS TO LEARNING
HOW TO SETUP YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING QUICKLY
STEP 1
Business Identity LEARN MORE
Learn which business identifiers and records you may need before registration.
STEP 2
Business Structure Basics LEARN MORE
Understand how your business structure and legal records information affect your preparation for federal contracting. There is additional category topics under this tap please read before moving on to step 3.
STEP 3
SAM.gov Registration LEARN MORE
Learn how SAM.gov registration works and why accurate, consistent business information matters. There is an additional category topic under this tap please read before moving on to step 4.
STEP 4
Registration and Eligibility Issues LEARN MORE
Understand common registration problems, applicable eligibility requirements, and ways to reduce avoidable errors.
STEP 5
Industry Codes LEARN MORE
Learn about NAICS codes and other identifiers that may be relevant to your business and the opportunities you pursue.
STEP 6
Small Business Certifications and Programs LEARN MORE
Explore relevant federal small business contracting programs and learn how to determine whether your business qualifies.
STEP 7
Prime Contracting vs. Subcontracting LEARN MORE
Understand the differences between working directly with the federal agency as a prime contractor and working under another contractor as a subcontractor.
STEP 8
Opportunity Readiness LEARN MORE
Learn about capability statements, bid assessments, past performance, and other factors that can help you prepare to pursue opportunities.
STEP 9
Finding Federal Contract Opportunities LEARN MORE
Learn how to research federal opportunities and identify solicitations that align with your business's products, services, and capabilities.
HERE'S WHY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
SHOULD BE ONE OF YOUR BUSINESS CHOICE
Are you thinking about doing business with the federal government? Here's why you should never doubt that choice...
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You're Not Just Making a Sale You'll establishing a contractual business relationship. |
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The Federal Government Buys Everything Needed to operate the country and its agencies while at the same time spending trillions of dollars annually. Whatever you or anyone buys for themselves the government procure it too and much more. |
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There Are Specific Programs Designed to help increase opportunities for small businesses. |
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Federal Government Contracting Isn't necessarily about how do you make one sale... it's about how do you become a reliable supplier to the federal government as your customer to grow your business. |
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How To Win Your First Contract I recommend that you start by bidding on small contracts between $10,000 - $500,000 that align with your type of products or services and business goals, however; I'll leave that business decision up to you. |