Do you have an Operating Agreement and/or Bylaws in place?
Have you documented your internal Standard Operating Procedures for your business?
Do you have a current Business Plan?
Is your email address your unique company domain?
Do you have a business website?
Are you registered in SAM.gov?
Does your SAM profile have NAICS & PSC’s?
Are you registered with (DSBS) Dynamic Small Business Search?
Do you have a Capabilities Narrative and Keywords within your DSBS Profile?
Do you have a current Capabilities Statement?
Do you understand the compliancy matrix for state and federal contracts, and which contracts you will be eligible for?
Are you NIST or CMMC certified?
Do you have more than 5 clients and a substantial award history in the private sector?
Do you have a price sheet, pricing strategy or algorithm for your products/services that can be duplicated towards government work?
When you attain a government contract, will you need contract management assistance?
Do you have knowledge on how to submit a bid/technical response to a state or federal contract, and have you ever submitted one?
Have you participated as a Subcontractor or Prime in a state or federal contract?
Do you know which government contacts will benefit you most when trying to attain a contract, and how to find and contact them?
Are you familiar with how to determine Department/Agency forecasts for Prebid planning and submission?
Other than SAM.gov, do you know other websites or platforms to find matched contract opportunities for your business?