Federal Contracting Links

 Links

Helpful federal government websites that are commonly used by federal contractors:

  •  System for Award Management (SAM) - This is the official U.S. government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. Contractors must register here to do business with the U.S. government. SAM.gov
  • Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) - Now part of beta.SAM.gov, this site lists all federal government contracting opportunities over $25,000, providing a platform for government buyers to post their needs and for contractors to find opportunities. beta.SAM.gov
  • Acquisition.gov - This is the primary location for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplemental regulations from various agencies. It serves as a comprehensive resource for all federal contracting regulations. Acquisition.gov
  • USAspending.gov - A government site that provides detailed, searchable information about federal spending, allowing contractors to see where money is being spent and by which agencies. USAspending.gov
  • Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) - This site records all federal procurement transactions, offering detailed and customizable reports that help analyze government spending patterns. FPDS
  • Small Business Administration (SBA) - This site provides resources and guidelines for small businesses, including those looking to engage in federal government contracting. It offers tools and advice on how to get started and compete effectively. SBA.gov
  • GSA Advantage - A purchasing portal of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) that offers online access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order. GSA Advantage
  • GSA eLibrary - The source for the latest GSA Schedule contract award information, providing access to contract terms and conditions, pricing, and more. GSA eLibrary
  • Challenge.gov - A platform that engages the public to solve challenging issues presented by government agencies through competitions and prizes. Challenge.gov
  • GovWin - A Deltek resource that provides information and insights on government contracting opportunities, including research and analysis on agencies, spending, and upcoming contracts. GovWin