Module 2
Business Readiness and Registration
Teach beginners that GovCon readiness includes business identity, SAM.gov registration, UEI, NAICS/PSC codes, size standards, set-asides, proof, finances, insurance, systems, and strategy—not just finding opportunities.
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Lesson path
Lesson 6
Business Readiness: Are You Actually Ready to Sell to the Government?
Registration gives access. Readiness means the business can understand, qualify for, price, prove, and perform the work. Beginners should learn to pause before bidding and use structured readiness checks.
Lesson 7
SAM.gov, UEI, and Entity Registration Without the Confusion
SAM.gov registration creates the official entity record needed for direct federal awards. The UEI identifies the entity, but UEI-only is not the same as full registration. Registration must be accurate, active, and renewed.
Lesson 8
NAICS, PSC, Size Standards, and Set-Asides: Your Contracting Lane
NAICS, PSC, size standards, and set-asides help define the user's contracting lane. They affect search, eligibility, and strategy. Beginners should build a focused code profile and verify eligibility on each opportunity.
Lesson 9
Financial, Insurance, and Operational Readiness
GovCon readiness includes money, people, protection, and systems. A business should understand upfront costs, invoice timing, staffing, insurance, and operational controls before bidding.
Lesson 10
Build Your GovCon Business Profile and First Readiness Plan
The GovCon Business Profile connects education to action. It helps personalize search, flag risks, recommend lessons, and guide users toward bid, subcontract, research, or no-bid decisions.