The GradeTheBid Blog
Short guides to government bids, each with the official source for every rule. Read one before you write, then grade your bid.
What a government capability statement is, the six sections to include, a sample layout, and the mistakes that make buyers skip it. Plain and practical.
How to register in SAM.gov for free, what you need before you start, how to keep it active, and how to search Contract Opportunities for bids that fit.
RFP, RFQ, IFB, and RFI explained for government bidders: how each one is judged, what you submit, and how your response should change for each.
A step-by-step checklist for small businesses bidding on federal, state, or city contracts for the first time, from SAM.gov registration to submission.
See what your proposal is missing, with every requirement mapped and what to fix first. Your first proposal grade is free. No credit card.