Blog Insights for winning government contracts: Guides

From finding the right opportunity to submitting a proposal that wins.

How to Create a Login.gov Account

A step-by-step guide to create your Login.gov account, the personal sign-in you need for SAM.gov and other federal systems, with security best practices for business owners.

GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026

How to Find Your UEI

A simple guide to locate your Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov

GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026

SAM.gov Registration: Free Step-by-Step Guide 2026

How to register your business on SAM.gov for free in 2026: every screen in order, with screenshots, what to prepare, what changed this year, and the free Chrome extension that fills the form for you.

GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026

How to Start Government Contracting

Entering the world of government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses of all sizes. The first crucial step in this journey is registering on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026

Understanding SAM.gov Terms of Use

Whether you're a small business entering the federal marketplace or an established contractor, understanding SAM.gov's terms of use is crucial for compliance and effective navigation.

GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026

The Best Claude Skills for Business (2026 Guide)

What Claude skills are, how SKILL.md files work in Claude Code, and the skills worth installing in 2026, including twelve government contracting skills you can copy today.

GuidesJul 13, 2026

The Best Claude MCP Servers for Business Workflows (2026)

An opinionated list of the Claude MCP servers worth connecting for real business work in 2026, from GitHub and Slack to government contracting.

GuidesJul 7, 2026

Government Contract Vehicles: What They Are and How GWACs, IDIQs, and BPAs Work

Government contract vehicles like GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs, and the GSA Schedule let agencies buy through pre-competed contracts. Learn how each one works, how to get on one, and how to find the task orders that fund the work.

GuidesUpdated May 29, 2026

How to Find SBIR and STTR Opportunities: A 2026 Guide for Small Businesses

SBIR and STTR are the federal government's largest non-dilutive R&D programs — roughly $4 billion a year across 11 agencies. Here is how to find SBIR/STTR opportunities, understand the phases, qualify, and stop missing topics buried across agency portals.

GuidesMay 21, 2026

How to Find Federal Grants on Grants.gov: A 2026 Guide

Grants.gov is the official database of every federal grant and cooperative agreement, with ~1,820 active opportunities at any given time. Here is how to find federal grants you actually qualify for, set up alerts, and avoid the noise.

GuidesMay 18, 2026

How to Conduct GovCon Competitive Intelligence Using AI (and Win More Bids)

Learn how to build an AI-powered competitive intelligence workflow for government contracting. Analyze competitors, understand agency buying patterns, and make smarter bid/no-bid decisions.

GuidesDec 17, 2025

5-Year Budget Plan with CLEATUS for Government Contracts

Crafting a comprehensive 5-year budget plan with CLEATUS for government contracts is essential for ensuring project success and financial stability. Learn how to develop detailed and structured budget projections tailored to your contract requirements.

GuidesUpdated Sep 23, 2025

Your 6-Step Guide to Writing Winning Proposals With AI

Discover how AI-powered proposal development can improve win rates, decrease timelines, and enhance compliance accuracy when competing for government contracts.

GuidesUpdated Sep 23, 2025