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Guide
March 1, 2025 12 min read

How to Get Started with Government Contracts — A Complete Guide for Small Businesses

Everything you need to know to enter the government contracting market: SAM.gov registration, understanding NAICS codes, small business set-aside programs (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), and step-by-step guidance for responding to your first solicitation.

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Reference
March 10, 2025 9 min read

RFQ vs RFP vs RFI — Understanding Government Bid Types

What's the difference between an RFQ, RFP, RFI, and IFB? This reference guide explains each solicitation type, when the government uses each, what they require from vendors, and how to respond appropriately to avoid wasting proposal resources.

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