Government Contracting Resource Center
Whether you are new to federal contracting or looking to grow your existing government business, these guides cover the essential topics every contractor needs to understand. All guides are free, regularly updated, and written specifically for small businesses.
How to Find Government Contracts
SAM.gov registration, NAICS codes, set-aside programs, subcontracting opportunities, and GSA Schedule -- everything you need to start winning federal work.
Government Proposal Writing Guide
Master the compliance matrix approach, write compelling win themes, structure your technical and management volumes, and avoid the mistakes that sink proposals.
Understanding FAR and DFARS
Navigate the Federal Acquisition Regulation, key parts and clauses, DFARS supplements, flow-down requirements, and contract types including FFP, T&M, and CPFF.
CMMC Compliance Guide
Understand CMMC levels, self-assessment vs C3PAO certification, NIST 800-171 mapping, and how to prepare your organization for compliance.
Authority to Operate (ATO) Guide
Learn the RMF 6-step process, the difference between FedRAMP and agency ATO, how to prepare your systems, and what timelines to expect.
Security Clearance Guide
Clearance levels from Confidential to TS/SCI, the investigation process, SF-86 tips, maintaining your clearance, and portability between contracts.
Cleared Jobs and Veteran Resources
Transitioning from military to GovCon, leveraging your clearance, veteran-specific programs and set-asides, VETS-4212 reporting, and SkillBridge.
Free Government Contracting Training
SBA Learning Center, PTAC network, Defense Acquisition University, CISA training, GSA Interact, and other no-cost resources to build your GovCon skills.
How to Find Government Contracts for Small Business
SAM.gov, NAICS codes, set-asides, and tools compared from free to enterprise. A step-by-step discovery guide for small businesses entering federal contracting.
How to Write a Government Proposal
The Uniform Contract Format, Section L/M, compliance matrices, evaluation criteria, technical approach, past performance, and common proposal mistakes.
CMMC Level 2 Requirements for Small Business
All 110 NIST 800-171 controls, the 14 control families, assessment process, certification costs, and what DoD contractors handling CUI need to know.
What is a Performance Work Statement (PWS)?
PWS vs SOW vs SOO, standard sections, QASP relationship, performance metrics, and how contractors should read and respond to a performance work statement.
About RFI Hawk
RFI Hawk is a government contracting opportunity scoring platform that helps small businesses find, evaluate, and win federal contracts. Our AI-powered tools score opportunities against your company profile, generate compliance matrices, and help you write winning proposals.
Last updated: March 2026