Plain-English guides to SAM.gov registration, certifications, contracts and grants.
A capability statement is a one-page document a contracting officer can act on. Here is what belongs on it, what does not, and why most of them fail.
What Actually Goes on a Capability Statement Read More »
California SB certification: 100 employees or fewer, $19M average gross receipts, principal office in California. What it gets you, and what Microbusiness and SB-PW add.
Do You Qualify for California Small Business Certification? Read More »
SAM.gov is free. The government charges nothing to get a UEI, register, or renew. So what are consultants charging for, and when is it worth paying?
Is SAM.gov Registration Free? Yes. Here Is What You Are Actually Paying For Read More »
Entity validation rejections almost always come down to a mismatch between what you typed and what your documents say. Here is how to find the mismatch and clear it.
SAM.gov Entity Validation Failed: The Real Reasons and How to Fix It Read More »
SAM.gov registrations expire every 365 days. An expired registration makes you ineligible for award and can hold up payment on work you are already doing. Here is what to do.
Does Your SAM.gov Registration Expire? What Happens If You Let It Lapse Read More »