Government Contracting: Getting Started

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Government Contracting: Getting Started Guide

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Navigating the government contracting world can be a maze, but it doesn’t have to be…

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Introduction: Get Your Business Started in Federal Contracting
- Basics of federal contracting.
- Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Potential opportunities in federal contracting.
- Emphasis on the government’s goal to contract with small businesses.
Types of Government Contracts
- Levels of procurement: Micro-Purchases, Simplified Acquisitions, Regular Purchases.
- Types of contracts: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, GSA Schedules.
- Major categories of contracts: fixed-price and cost-reimbursement.
Registering to do Business with the Government
- Essential steps: Obtaining EIN, NAICS codes, CAGE code, registering with SAM, and certify.SBA.gov.
- Understanding the SBA’s socioeconomic categories.
- Socioeconomic categories: WOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, MBE, SDB, 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone.
Capturing Federal Business
- Finding government contracts/funding.
- Importance of building relationships.
- Writing proposals: understanding the RFP, tailoring your proposal, showcasing past performance, focusing on compliance, demonstrating value.
Next Steps for Success
- Differentiating capabilities.
- Building relationships.
- Contracting strategy.
- Leveraging government market rules.
Additional Insights
- Executing contracts: Importance of program and project management.
- Compliance and ethics: Adhering to FAR, PIA, and DCAA’s CAS.
- Pre-award audits: Ensuring an adequate accounting system.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the federal government contracting process, helping businesses navigate the market, understand regulations, and prepare for successful contracting.

Why Government Contracting?

Venturing into government contracting offers businesses unparalleled opportunities for expansion and diversification. Winning government contracts not only provides a stable and consistent revenue stream but also positions your enterprise as a trusted industry leader, opening doors to new partnerships and market niches. Additionally, aligning with government projects often brings with it the advantage of long-term agreements, fostering financial predictability and aiding strategic planning. Embrace this avenue to elevate your business profile, enhance credibility, and secure a sustainable future in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Becoming a government contractor offers unparalleled financial stability, elevating your company’s credibility and unlocking consistent, high-value growth opportunities in a vast, untapped market.

Why Work with FedBiz Access?

Expertise

We’ve been in the trenches for over 22 years and understand the nuances of government contracting. Our expertise is your asset.
Success Stories

We’ve assisted countless businesses like yours in cracking the GSA code, turning them into preferred vendors and helping them secure over $34B in awards.
Comprehensive Guidance
We don’t just give you a guide; we offer a roadmap to success. With every piece of information tailored to help you achieve your business goals. If you need help navigating the government marketplace, schedule a complimentary consultation with a FedBiz Specialist.

To Speak to a FedBiz Access Procurement Specialist Call: (888) 299-4498

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Working with Will and Cassie is always an breeze. They make the registration process easy.

Jessica Meyer

16:37 09 May 24

Good customer service, it was a quick process.

Reecy Mc

20:10 08 May 24

I recently had the pleasure of working with client service specialist Ashley Futral from FedBiz to register my company, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. She was incredibly helpful and efficient, making the entire process much easier and faster than I anticipated. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to navigate the complexities of business registration. Thanks to her support, I'm now ready to take my business to the next level!

Otobo Sushi

16:03 07 May 24

I would like to graciously thank personnel with the FedBiz Access fulfillment team who provided the most highly professional service with incorporating my company into the Federal contracting process/job opportunities, particularly.... Ashley Futral and Kaylah. I received world-class service from Ashley, she made sure I understood the certification process, the importance of the Capability Statement, and the NAICS codes that applied to my business to ensure my business would have the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Tori Sears

22:23 06 May 24

Cassie was extremely helpful and made the whole process extremely easy to follow and stress free!

Kevin Solon

07:18 03 May 24

Cassie and Fedbiz was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process from our initial inquiry through the submission. They made the renewal process easy and fast for us to get through.

Chris Merrill

19:51 30 Apr 24

Wayne Ruffin was very helpful in getting us what we needed for our Federal Contracting upstart. We look forward to this relationship as we move forward.

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13:06 30 Apr 24

Thank you for your insight Darlene! You were very helpful and showcased the value that FedBiz adds to small businesses. I will definitely recommend your services to others.

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17:25 25 Apr 24

Cecelia Morelli has done an outstanding job in helping me elevate my business to the next level. She is very patient with me because I can be a bit much. I thank her so much for her patience, integrity and her knowledge. Outstanding job Cecilia God bless and thank you so much. If I could’ve given you more stars I would have, thank you for keeping me straight 🤗 onto the next venture.

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12:40 25 Apr 24

FedBiz ... absolutely essential to the success of my small business, "Write to Influence!" I commend the organization as a whole and Ashley Futral, in particular, who helped me navigate the complex, convoluted, and confusing process known as SAM. An indisputable dynamo -- Ashley is proactive, positive, and oh-so knowledgeable about what info is needed and how to input that into the system. A lucky day when I encountered FedBiz and Ashley! Carla D. Bass, Colonel, USAF (Ret)

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11:02 23 Apr 24

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18:49 20 Apr 24

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17:43 20 Apr 24

I had a great experience working with FedBiz Team, I was assigned to Mr Turner, Ms Ashley and their team. They did a great job explaining my business capability registration to me. I felt more informed compared to the previous bad experience I had from another third party company🙏. Thanks for all your effort. RB Hedan Consulting LLC

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13:55 19 Apr 24

I was lucky enough to work with Cassie from Fedbiz, she was extremely knowledgeable and very patient with me. I had zero clue as to what codes I needed to add to my profile, Cassie walked me through the entire process. I am extremely grateful for her, looking forward to continue to work with her and use her expertise. I highly recommend Cassie.

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14:02 18 Apr 24

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12:24 18 Apr 24

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11:55 18 Apr 24

FedBiz makes renewals so easy and simple which is great as when doing it directly with the gov't is so much more complicated! It was great working with Ashley Futral on on our latest renewal - she saved me so much time! She also helped sort out issues that came up with SAM that I don't think we could have solved on our own. Thank you!

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02:53 18 Apr 24

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23:13 17 Apr 24

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13:55 17 Apr 24

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02:40 17 Apr 24

Excellence in Service and Professionalism. Got the Job done!

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11:56 13 Apr 24

Cassie Elbanay and the FedBiz team have been our trusted advisors on SAM renewals and compliance and are a great team to work with. We trust them with our Fed Gov compliance needs!

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23:04 10 Apr 24

I really enjoy my conversations with Ashley Futral. She takes the time to explain things to me and is very patient with me. I wish all the people I had to deal with were as nice as Ashley

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21:26 10 Apr 24

I Love this company!!! Their professionalism and patience is simply unheard of in today's fast pace state of mind and impatience from everyone we have to deal with on a business level. I am extremely happy with their services and programs. I am a customer for life.

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23:35 09 Apr 24

Simply amazing, in my business I am up to my butt in alligators trying to drain a swamp 24 hours a day seven days a week. Her work is impeccable, I have never had to second-guess or worry about anything. She has taken care of everything.

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20:59 09 Apr 24

Today I worked with Ms. Mya Plant for my business website intake. She was very informative, helpful, and patient while working with me. I highly recommend her services through FedBiz!

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18:28 09 Apr 24

I worked with Ashley Futral and she was amazing!! She is very responsive and efficient.

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19:46 08 Apr 24

FebBiz help me receive my MBE cert for my business. They made the process easy and convenient. I could not have asked for a better company to assist me with achieving my goals.

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18:41 08 Apr 24

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15:43 04 Apr 24

FedBiz rep, Cassie, has been very supportive in my SAM registration review and update to help my business grow.

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13:51 04 Apr 24

I just want to say how easy it has been to work with Ashley F. at FedBiz. This company -and especially Ashley- has made it so easy to renew our complicated standing with the federal government. It has been worth the money for sure!

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19:55 02 Apr 24

I was assigned to Cecelia during my process for my MBE certification. I couldn't be more happier with Cecelia's efforts. She was energetic, engaged, and tenacious in helping me in getting all of my necessary paperwork submitted in a timely manner. I marveled at Cecelia's patience and care. She was extremely cordial and never once condescended towards me. Cecelia showed an actual care in helping me to get my certification. And I was recently awarded the certificate. I couldn't have been more happier than working with Cecelia. Whoever she is assigned to next, I know he or she will be thrilled in her working with them.

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23:24 30 Mar 24

Cassie, my processing manager at FedBiz Access was terrific. She was very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful in every aspect of renewing our business with SAM.

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15:59 28 Mar 24

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Shannon Green

15:31 28 Mar 24

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ashley Futral on a government contract opportunity through FedBizOpps. Ashley was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. She was proactive in communicating important updates and deadlines, and went above and beyond to ensure that our proposal was submitted successfully and on time.

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15:19 27 Mar 24

Cassie Elbanay is great!

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15:47 20 Mar 24

I just wanted to take a moment to express how grateful I am for Cecelia's incredible support throughout the WOSB certification process. Cecelia, at FedBiz, has been absolutely wonderful to work with. Her professionalism, efficiency, and kindness have made a significant difference. She's been instrumental in guiding us through each step, ensuring that we understand and meet all requirements. Cecelia's dedication and hard work have truly made the process smoother and more manageable for us. I can't thank her enough for all the help she has provided.

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15:39 18 Mar 24

I have been working with Cassie Elbanay on our SAM registration renewal again for the 2nd year and the communication and service has been excellent!! Thank you for making it so easy!!!

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17:37 14 Mar 24

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14:40 14 Mar 24

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13:14 12 Mar 24

Cassie Elbanay at Fed Biz Access has been a tremendous help in keeping our business fully compliant and registered to bid and perform on US Government contracts. We would be lost without her, and look forward to a long partnership!-G. Dawless Smith, Maersk Tankers A/S, AmericasAs an update, once again a year later in 2024, Cassie has helped us out with our SAM renewal. This would have been a missed opportunity without her help!

Greg Smith

20:03 08 Mar 24

Everyone has been extremely positive and helpful, making this whole process much easier. Cassie was awesome during the on-boarding registration process and ensuring all the bases were covered. Looking forward to the next steps

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19:33 08 Mar 24

Thanks so much for your help, Cecelia! Really appreciate all your efforts!!

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16:15 06 Mar 24

Mya Plant was extremely helpful and easy to work with. She was very informative and helped us through the intake process.

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00:28 01 Mar 24

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21:39 28 Feb 24

Working with Cassie has been an amazing experience. She constantly follow up and follow through.

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20:43 28 Feb 24

Outsanding customer service. Dedicated, discipled and thorough. Highly recommend.

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02:17 28 Feb 24

FedBiz Staff we all very friendly and helpful - Cassie was professional and patient with our agency in this process

Jean Groves

18:31 27 Feb 24

Wayne was wonderful. Very helpful and knowledgeable. I feel confident in this company's ability to help me reach my personal and financial goals with government contracts.

Gil Clarke

00:30 23 Feb 24

Ashley Futral Has been amazing to work with! Very efficient ant timely.

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19:37 13 Feb 24

Cassie was wonderful to work with in updating our SAM account. Her follow-up was impeccable and I didn't have to stress over if it would get done! I don't even have to think about it because she calls me before it's due.

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18:02 13 Feb 24

Cassie Elbanay is a wonderful professional to deal with. She is very proactive in her approach, has an incredible attitude, and communicates very well. I highly recommend her. A GREAT Value.

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17:06 13 Feb 24

Cassie Elbanay was fabulous. SO personable, yet attentive to every detail. My SAM was handled so well thanks to Cassie!!

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04:38 10 Feb 24

Makes filing yearly easy and fast.

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12:32 08 Feb 24

Cassie was so helpful and positive and professional! Great experience!!

Kristie Fawcett

23:49 07 Feb 24

What a pleasure it has been to work with Cassie E, Cecilia and others! Worth every penny for a newbie to this space!

Michael Camus

13:51 06 Feb 24

Cassie was so helpful!

William Hudson

20:09 01 Feb 24

Ashely Futral with FedBiz Access has been a pure delight to work with in our annual SAM Registration renewals. Ashley follows up just as she claims she will, and has made our renewal process painless. These are the types of requirements most of us like to avoid, but Ashley makes is a breeze. I don't often write reviews, but this is one I was happy to provide.

Paul J McCallister

17:20 01 Feb 24

After being contacted by FedBiz, I decided to accept there invitation to get into their system. Ashley Futral contacted me and the process of getting our profile into the DSBS within the SBA was a breeze. Thank You Ashley and FEDBIZ.

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17:14 01 Feb 24

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15:15 01 Feb 24

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23:07 31 Jan 24

Kayla was critical to our registration process. Her knowledge of the SBA site and of the registration process made our registration easy and stress free. I highly recommend using their services.

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15:47 31 Jan 24

I had an awesome experience with Kayla. She updated my listing and answered all of my questions.

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15:46 31 Jan 24

Ashely Futral has been very pleasant to work with. She helped make a difficult process much easier.

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15:13 31 Jan 24

Ashley Futral has been most helpful in all that she has done and she is very patient with the questions that were asked when setting up our account. she also is very attentive to our account and does not miss a thing that requires attention. she walks us through every step. She is a true asset to FedBiz.Connie BoykinOffice ManagerLessley and Sons, LLCKilgore, TX

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14:44 31 Jan 24

It's a valuable service to us (Mando) as a small professional firm. We recommend their services without any hesitation!

Hamdi Guwir (ACCA)

21:37 30 Jan 24

First, I worked with Will Turner awesome guy he you on the right path for everything you need to start with government contracting.My next agent I worked with was Ashley Futral she is very knowledgeable about the marketing and getting you in the system.Then I worked with Jesse Sherr he was very flexible with his schedule he is the designer for your cability statement and he gets the job done correctly and how you want it, great guy.I also worked with Mya plant she got me plugged into the FEDBIZ system where you can find all your contracts within your naics codes she also helps you get those keywords in so you can find contracts that relate to your business faster and last but not least Frank Krebs, he is very straight foward and he has a lot of knowledge when it comes on to working with the federal government.My overall experience here at Fedbiz was great and I will recommend them to anyone who would like to get into government contracting.

Morace Thompson

20:09 29 Jan 24

Cassie Albany was highly professional and helped me set up my SAM Registration with no problems and very quickly. I could not have been more thrilled with her efficiency and service.

Robert Wein

18:01 27 Jan 24

Cassie was a pleasure to work with. She was on top of it and was punctual to our various meetings that I had to reschedule. She was very flexible. She made the process of setting up our profile easy and efficient.

Breanna Diaz

16:26 24 Jan 24

2024 UPDATE: We continue to rely on FedBizAccess to help us stay on top of our SAM registration. Thanks again for making this an easy process for us, Cassie!Original Review: We hired FedBizAccess several years ago to help us manage our federal contractor profile through the SAM database. Throughout the years they have been quick to respond to our requests. The past few years more of our focus has been outside the federal contracting arena and we hadn’t required their help. This year, though, we hit a snag renewing our SAM profile since we had a slight change in our company name. We reached out to FBA for help, and Cassie Elbanay responded immediately. She has been critical in helping us navigate the process. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and an overall professional. We are confident work will be done correctly and successfully when Cassie and her team are on the case. It has been a pleasure working with her, and I look forward to continuing our firm’s partnership with her and her team at FBA.

Jon Urban

23:10 22 Jan 24

Cassie was very friendly, patient, and helpful with getting our renewal completed. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Monica Davis

22:24 22 Jan 24

Cassie Elbanay took care of our Fed Biz renewal She did an excellent job and is very knowledgeable She made this whole process very easy and fast.

Larry Smith

20:14 22 Jan 24

I highly recommend FedBiz Access for anyone looking to gain acceptance into the SBA 8a Business Development program. They provided invaluable guidance throughout the process, ultimately helping me to successfully complete and get accepted. Their expertise and dedication are truly unmatched. Please request Ms. Cecelia Morelli as she was great to work with.

Gerard Mitchell

17:49 22 Jan 24

Cassie was amazing helping us out to complete our SAM registration.

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22:15 11 Jan 24

Could not have gotten this certification without Ashley's help. Invaulable!!!

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20:00 09 Jan 24

Wayne at FedBiz Access is very professional, and provides a thorough understanding of the services they offer. We are excited to tap the value of said services.

Ron Sommers

18:52 09 Jan 24

Wayne was very personable and informative.. I look forward to working with him in the future!!!

Amy Johnson

18:35 09 Jan 24

Working with Cecelia is a pleasure. She is a tremendous help to me in the recertification process for our Hubzone. She is patient, friendly and professional.

Jan Tallent

18:09 08 Jan 24

Great Service!

Nicole Morgal

19:21 05 Jan 24

Cassie has been great to work with. I look forward to seeing how FedBiz helps my government sales efforts.

Brian Strait

15:38 05 Jan 24

This is the second year that FedBiz Access and Ashley have been handling my registrations and follow ups. This has been a seemless and painless experience. I am a customer for as long as they will have me!Kenneth StattonCEOMST Manufacturing, LLCClaremore, Oklahoma

Kenneth Statton

21:03 04 Jan 24

I appreciate working with Mya Plant of FedBiz. I get friendliness and very informal explanations of the information she presents. Thank you, Mya.

Scott Taylor

19:15 04 Jan 24

Ashley Futral makes my job easy. My questions get answered almost immediately and with great professionalism. I honestly do not know how our business would deal with getting our SAM completed annually. Living in the US Virgin Islands comes with all kinds of difficulties when trying to complete federal forms and activations. Ashley gets it done.

Agnes Casimir

13:35 26 Dec 23

Ashley Futral was great and very communicative to work with! She worked with us in a timely manner and answered all of our questions. We will continue to use her in the future!

Taylor Fiorito

16:29 22 Dec 23

Great people to work with looking forward to the future things we can do here. Thank you Ashley!

Colt Justin

22:18 21 Dec 23

Ashley Futral continues to provide exceptional, professional customer service on behalf of our event rental business.

Jim Gutierrez

21:28 21 Dec 23

FedBizAcces was very helpful with our GSA process, our FedBizAccess team was great and very professional. The team was always there to answer any questions, very courteous and patience. I would recommend FedBizAccess to anyone that wants to work with GSA!- Gerardo A.

Gerardo Anaya

18:10 21 Dec 23

Prompt and professional.

Angela Patterson

14:45 20 Dec 23

I recently had the pleasure of working with Cassie, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, Cassie exhibited a profound understanding of the intricate details involved in the registration process of my business. She was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient, taking the time to explain each step of the process in a way that was both thorough and easy to understand. This made what could have been a daunting task feel much more manageable.What truly set Cassie apart was her commitment to going above and beyond. She was always available to answer any questions I had and provided invaluable advice on aspects of the registration that I hadn't even considered. Her attention to detail and proactive approach ensured that no potential issue was overlooked. I am grateful for Cassie's assistance and would highly recommend her services to anyone.

Tayo Rockson

06:07 20 Dec 23

FedBiz has been a wonderful asset to my Father's company by ensuring that his SAM registration is up to date before the annual deadline. Ashley F. is always very professional, efficient and thorough and we highly recommend her and the team at FedBiz!

Holly Henderson

04:37 20 Dec 23

Ashley was instrumental in getting our SAM registration complete. She was thorough, professional, and patient while we went through the process. Thanks so much for your help, Ashley!

Long Island Igloos

02:53 20 Dec 23

Love these guys. Ashley is responsive and patient with all my questions. Had a couple of gnarly issues that she handled with grace.She always responds to questions - even when asking about those cold-call emails from other companies.Will continue to use them. It's really nice not to have to worry about changes in the system because she is on top of them.

Kim Simonoff

21:32 19 Dec 23

Cassie you did excellent service , and help lot , keep it up

javed aslam

20:43 19 Dec 23

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Government Contracting: Getting Started

Government Contracting: Getting Started Guide

Navigating the government contracting world can be a maze, but it doesn’t have to be…

Why Government Contracting?

Why Work with FedBiz Access?

Expertise

Success Stories

Comprehensive Guidance

To Speak to a FedBiz Access Procurement Specialist Call: (888) 299-4498

Customer Testimonials

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