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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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Free tools

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In-depth guides

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Free tools

Capability Statement Generator

Most used

Build a professional capability statement that meets federal procurement standards. Outputs a formatted document ready to attach to bids.

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SAM Registration Wizard

Essential

Step-by-step walkthrough of the SAM.gov registration process. Covers UEI, NAICS selection, representations & certifications, and renewal.

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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.

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PSC Code Lookup

Find the Product Service Codes used by federal agencies. Match your services to the PSC codes that appear in solicitations.

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FAR/DFARS Reference

959 clauses

Browse all 959 FAR and DFARS clauses with plain-language summaries. Search by clause number or keyword.

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Contractor Quiz

Start here

Answer 10 questions about your business and get a personalized GovCon readiness assessment with recommended next steps.

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Set-Aside Checker

Determine which small business set-aside programs you qualify for — 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and others.

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SIC Code Lookup

Search legacy Standard Industrial Classification codes used in some state and local procurement systems.

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CAGE Code Lookup

Look up Commercial and Government Entity codes. Verify your CAGE code or check a competitor's registration status.

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UEI Lookup

Verify Unique Entity Identifiers assigned by SAM.gov. Confirm registration is active before submitting proposals.

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Contract Vehicle Finder

Identify IDIQ and multiple-award contract vehicles relevant to your NAICS codes — GSA Schedules, SEWP, CIO-SP3, and more.

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In-depth guides

Blog

Government Contracting Insights

Practical articles on SAM.gov registration, NAICS codes, certifications, bonding, proposal strategy, and market data. Updated weekly by the BidStride Research Team.

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