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What is SAM.gov and do I need it to win federal contracts?SAM.gov is the US government’s official System for Award Management. You must have an active SAM.gov registrat…Read →What is a NAICS code and how do I choose one?A NAICS code is a 6-digit classification of your industry. In federal contracting it determines which opportun…Read →How do I find federal contract opportunities?Every federal opportunity is posted on SAM.gov. You can search it directly, or use a tool like WinAContract to…Read →What is a set-aside contract?A set-aside is a contract reserved for a specific category of small business — such as 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, or …Read →How long does SAM.gov registration take?Plan for one to three weeks. Getting a Unique Entity ID can be quick, but entity validation and the full regis…Read →Is WinAContract free to use?Searching federal opportunities will be free with no account required, matching how our UK platform works toda…Read →