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Federal Subcontracting Opportunities: How Small Firms Get In

Practical, current guidance built on real SAM.gov data — written for small businesses that want to win federal work.

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How subcontracting works

Large prime contractors must submit small-business subcontracting plans on major federal contracts. They actively seek qualified small firms — especially 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB and HUBZone certified suppliers — to meet those goals.

Where to find subcontracting demand

The best sources: prime contractor supplier portals, GSA and agency industry days, and open solicitations that name subcontracting opportunities. Tracking the NAICS codes of large active primes in your space reveals the buyers.

Use the radar in both directions

A government opportunity radar helps you find both prime solicitations you can lead and large contracts where you can plug in as a subcontractor — the same daily SAM.gov feed, read two different ways.

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