Resources
Government contracting, explained
Plain English breakdowns of how the government buys work, written for business owners.
When the government spends
Agencies have to use their yearly budget by the end of September. Knowing that calendar tells you when contracts are posted and when agencies are most ready to buy.
Bidding yourself instead of through someone else
Many trade companies do government work as a subcontractor for someone else, who keeps part of the price. Bidding in your own name lets you keep that share.
Reading a contract notice
Every notice explains how the government will choose the winner. Many losing bids never answer those points directly.