Stage 1 Free Event Resources

1. General SAM.gov Direct Link Click here to visit SAM.gov and search for the upcoming Small Business event.
1. General SAM.gov DHS Event Link Direct Link to the DHS Event on SAM.gov
1. General DHS Vendor Registration Link Direct Link to the DHS Vendor Registration URL.
1. General SBA Matchmaker Tips SBA Matchmaker Guidance
1. General PTAC Matchmaker Tips PTAC Matchmaker Guidance
1. General Doing Business with DHS DHS Small Business Resources
1. General DHS Small Business Specialists DHS Small Business Specialist Contact Details
1. General DHS Matchmaker Meeting Tips DHS small business guide for agency engagement.
1. General Vendor Outreach Session Details What to Expect at the DHS Vendor Outreach Session
1. General Matchmaker Event Checklist Your Matchmaker Preparation Guide
1. General Federal.Events Calendar Access our Federal.Events calendar of upcoming federal small business events.

Stage 2 Event Readiness Assessment (Schedule Meeting to Unlock)

1. General SAM Resources Here are some resources from the federal government regarding the System for Award Management (SAM) federal contracting registration portal.
1. General Your SAM Profile Client's SAM Profile is inaccessible for review.
1. General Your SAM Quality Assessment Client's SAM Profile is inaccessible for review.
1. General DSBS Resources Here are some resources from the federal government regarding the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) small business federal contractor marketing portal.
1. General Your DSBS Profile Your DSBS profile gas been uploaded to this portal.
1. General Your DSBS Quality Assessment We've provided feedback to improve the quality and visibility of your SBA small business federal marketing profile.
1. General Capability Statement Resources Here are some resources from the federal government regarding the explanation and components of a Capability Statement.
1. General Your Capability Statement Prior to your meeting, you'll be provided with access to upload your Capability Statement to your private portal.
1. General Your Capability Statement Quality Score We'll review your Capability Statement and provide feedback regarding layout, design and content.

Stage 3 Your Federal Business Development Plan

1. General Federal Contracting Strategy - Reactive vs. Proactive Download this infographic that compares the differences between a reactive vs. proactive federal contracting business development strategy.
1. General Downloadable Federal BD Plan Click here to download our 5-Step Small Business Federal BD Plan.
1. General 3 Alternatives to SAM.gov Bidding Learn the three alternative strategies to bidding at SAM.gov SBDG clients utilize to compete for and win federal work.

Stage 4 Federal Market Research (Schedule Meeting to Unlock)

1. General FY21 | SB | Snapshot Report Learn some of the key indicators about how small business federal contracts were announced, competed and awarded in FY21.
1. General FY21 | SB | IT Services | Snapshot Report Learn some of the key indicators about how small business federal contracts for IT Services were announced, competed and awarded in FY21.
1. General FY21 | SB | NAICS 541511 | Snapshot Report Learn some of the key indicators about how small business federal contracts for NAICS 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services were announced, competed and awarded in FY21.
1. General FY21 | SB | NAICS 541512 | Snapshot Report Learn some of the key indicators about how small business federal contracts for NAICS 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services were announced, competed and awarded in FY21.
1. General FY21 | SB | NAICS 541513 | Snapshot Report Learn some of the key indicators about how small business federal contracts for NAICS 541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services were announced, competed and awarded in FY21.
1. General FY21 | SB | NAICS 541519 | Snapshot Report Learn some of the key indicators about how small business federal contracts for NAICS 541519 - Other Computer Related Services were announced, competed and awarded in FY21.
1. General The SBDG Federal Market Analysis Report Learn exactly who buys what you sell, how they buy, and how to participate in the "hidden market" - contracts awarded to small businesses that aren't announced, posted for bid, and in many cases only receive 1 offer.

Stage 5 Foundation Optimization

1. General Optimize Your SAM Based on Market Research Make data-driven decisions about the best NAICS and PSC codes to include in your SAM registration based on research into award history for the products and/or services you sell.
1. General Optimize Your DSBS Based on Market Research Make data-driven decisions to optimize your Keywords and Capabilities Narrative within your SBA Dynamic Small Business Search profile by researching recent award history and competitor profiles.
1. General Optimize Your Capability Statement Based on Market Research Make data-driven decisions about the best codes and keywords to include in your Capability Statement based on research into award history for the products and/or services you sell.

Stage 6 Branding and Marketing Assets

1. General Domain Review We evaluate your email domain to ensure you meet federal standards for electronic (e-mail) engagement.
1. General Website Review We review your company website to determine its potential impact on your federal contracting efforts.
1. General Federal Landing Page Review We review your company's federal Landing Page within your website to determine its potential impact on your federal contracting efforts.

Stage 7 "Low Hanging Fruit" Federal Opportunities

1. General Agencies Which federal agencies provide the best opportunity for you to win a federal contract based on industry, commercial experience, federal experience, bandwidth, etc.
1. General Offices | Locations | Commands Which specific federal offices / locations / commands within your targeted agencies decide and execute contracts based on industry, commercial experience, federal experience, bandwidth, etc.
1. General Targeted Contacts Who are the specific contacts (Small Business Specialists, Contracting Officers, Program Personnel and/or Prime Contractors) that provide access to targeted federal contracting and/or subcontracting opportunities.

Stage 8 Agency "Buying DNA" and Engagement

1. General Agency Buying DNA A comprehensive analysis of how your targeted Agency purchases your products and/or services.
1. General Engagement Strategy A 23-page guide that provides insight into how to effectively communicate with targeted Small Business Specialists, Contracting Officers and Program Personnel.
1. General Capabilities Briefings Schedule and track Capabilities Briefings between your organization and your target audience in the federal market.

Stage 9 Additional Resources

1. General Agency Budget Briefs 2022 budgets for each federal agency.
1. General Federal Agency Forecasts FY22 federal contracting forecasts for each federal agency.
1. General Federal Agency Small Business Specialists Lists of Small Business Specialists for each federal agency
1. General Sources Sought Notices (NAICS 238210) Current Sources Sought notifications for NAICS 238210
1. General Top Prime Contractors (NAICS 238210) A list of the top Prime Contractors (with Interested Vendor links) for NAICS 238210.
1. General Top Teaming Partners (NAICS 238210) A list of the top SB Teaming Partners for NAICS 238210.