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GovCon Academy

Everything you need to understand, enter, and win federal contracts — written by practitioners, not consultants. Free forever.

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GovCon Basics

Start here. Learn how federal contracting works, who buys what, and how small businesses win.

Beginner10 min read
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SAM.gov Registration

Step-by-step guide to registering on SAM.gov — the mandatory first step to winning federal contracts.

Beginner15 min read
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NAICS Codes Explained

Understand how NAICS codes define your business, affect set-aside eligibility, and drive opportunity matching.

Beginner8 min read
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IDIQs & GWACs

Discover the most powerful contract vehicles in federal contracting and how to get on them.

Intermediate12 min read
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FEMA Contracting

How to find, pursue, and win FEMA and State Emergency Management Authority contracts.

Intermediate15 min read
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GovCon Glossary

Every acronym and term you need to know: FAR, CAGE, UEI, SDVOSB, CPARS, and 50+ more.

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Capability Statement

Build a one-page statement that helps agencies and primes see your value in 30 seconds.

Intermediate8 min read
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Market & Agency Research

Find who buys what you sell, how much they spend, and how a specific agency actually buys.

Intermediate12 min read
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Sources-Sought & RFIs

Respond early to shape the requirement and push toward a small-business set-aside.

Intermediate9 min read
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Subcontracting & Teaming

Win bigger work and build past performance through primes, teaming, JVs, and mentor-protégé.

Intermediate10 min read
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Industry Learning Centers

Sector snapshots — key NAICS codes, top buying agencies, and what matters in your industry.

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Video Library

Watch walkthroughs, tutorials, and expert sessions covering every stage of the GovCon journey.

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Contractor Checklist

A printable, step-by-step checklist to get your business fully set up and ready to pursue federal contracts.

Action plan5 min review

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