Guides to bidding on government contracts
Short, plain answers to the questions small contractors ask most, checked against the official government sources and linked to them.
How to bid on Texas government contracts
Where Texas state and local bids are posted (ESBD), how the $70 CMBL registration works, VetHUB certification, and the steps to send your first bid.
Last reviewed Nov 5, 2026
How to register in SAM.gov and find federal contracts
Step by step: register your business in SAM.gov for free, get a Unique Entity ID, renew every 365 days, and search federal contract opportunities.
Last reviewed Nov 5, 2026
Texas HUB certification explained (now VetHUB)
Texas HUB certification is now VetHUB and covers only service-disabled veteran owners. Who qualifies, what it costs, how long it lasts and how to apply.
Last reviewed Nov 5, 2026
Small business set-asides explained: 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and WOSB
What a federal set-aside is, when agencies must use one, and who qualifies for the 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and WOSB programs, with current SBA numbers.
Last reviewed Nov 5, 2026
RFP vs IFB vs RFQ: how to read a government solicitation
What an RFP, IFB, RFQ, RFI and sources sought notice mean, how each is evaluated, and which sections of a solicitation to read first.
Last reviewed Nov 5, 2026
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