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Government Contracting Resources — Free Templates and Guides
Everything a small business needs to register, find opportunities, and win government contracts. Twelve free tools, nineteen in-depth guides, and a blog updated weekly — all at no cost.
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Capability Statement Generator
Most usedBuild a professional capability statement that meets federal procurement standards. Outputs a formatted document ready to attach to bids.
SAM Registration Wizard
EssentialStep-by-step walkthrough of the SAM.gov registration process. Covers UEI, NAICS selection, representations & certifications, and renewal.
NAICS Code Finder
Search and identify the right NAICS codes for your business. Understand size standards and which codes are most relevant to your work.
PSC Code Lookup
Find the Product Service Codes used by federal agencies. Match your services to the PSC codes that appear in solicitations.
FAR/DFARS Reference
959 clausesBrowse all 959 FAR and DFARS clauses with plain-language summaries. Search by clause number or keyword.
Contractor Quiz
Start hereAnswer 10 questions about your business and get a personalized GovCon readiness assessment with recommended next steps.
Set-Aside Checker
Determine which small business set-aside programs you qualify for — 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and others.
SIC Code Lookup
Search legacy Standard Industrial Classification codes used in some state and local procurement systems.
CAGE Code Lookup
Look up Commercial and Government Entity codes. Verify your CAGE code or check a competitor's registration status.
UEI Lookup
Verify Unique Entity Identifiers assigned by SAM.gov. Confirm registration is active before submitting proposals.
Contract Vehicle Finder
Identify IDIQ and multiple-award contract vehicles relevant to your NAICS codes — GSA Schedules, SEWP, CIO-SP3, and more.
In-depth guides
Long-form guides covering every stage of the government contracting journey — written plainly for business owners, not procurement specialists. Researched by the BidStride Research Team.
- →Government Contracting for Small Business
- →SAM.gov Registration Guide
- →Veteran-Owned Business GovCon Guide
- →Women-Owned Small Business Guide
- →HUBZone Government Contracting
- →Minority Business GovCon Guide
- →How to Become a Defense Contractor
- →IDIQ Contracts Explained
- →Sole Source Contracts Guide
- →Government Subcontracting Guide
- →FAR/DFARS Compliance Guide
- →CMMC 2.0 Compliance Guide
- →Government Proposal Writing
- →GovCon Business Development
- →Veteran Business Grants
- →FPDS — Federal Procurement Data System
- →Government Contracting Training
- →How to Get State Contracts
- →How to Get Local Government Contracts
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