WHAT IS THIS BUSINESS? Government contracting is selling products or services to federal, state, or local agencies under formal contracts. You register as a vendor, respond to solicitations, and get paid on net terms. Contracts range from one-time purchases to multi-year renewals.

IS THIS BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? This is for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to earn consistent income from federal, state, or local government contracts. You do not need prior contracting experience to start. If you want fast money in 30 days, this is not the right fit. Government contracting takes 6 to 18 months to produce a first award, and this course is built for people who can commit to that timeline.

WHY THIS BUSINESS The federal government spends over $700 billion on contracts each year. By law, at least 23% must go to small businesses. Set-aside contracts legally block large companies from competing, giving you a direct path to $25,000 to $150,000 in your first year. Agencies renew with reliable vendors, so strong performance creates recurring revenue that private-sector clients rarely provide.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Register on SAM.gov and earn small business certifications that open set-asides

• Find and filter contract opportunities before competitors know they exist

• Write technical proposals that meet compliance requirements and score well

• Build agency relationships that produce contracts before RFPs are published