Most small businesses entering the federal marketplace aren’t short on capability. They know their industry, serve their customers well, and have something valuable to offer government buyers.
The harder question is whether the business is prepared for the way federal work is pursued, awarded, and performed.

An active SAM.gov registration is important, but registration alone doesn’t make a company contract-ready. Federal buyers also look for clear positioning, relevant experience, sound pricing, reliable business systems, and confidence that a contractor can perform as promised. A weakness in any one of these areas can slow a pursuit or take an otherwise qualified business out of contention.
The challenge is that readiness can be difficult to judge from inside your own company. You may know that a few things need attention, but which ones matter most? What should you address first? Are you ready to pursue prime contracts, or would subcontracting and teaming be the better next step?

To help small businesses answer those questions, FedBiz Access has launched the new Federal Contracting Readiness Check.