Foundation
$495
SAM Registration
The baseline for federal contracting. Clean entity profile, consistency checks, and maintainability.
Certifications & Registrations
Federal • State/Local • Vendor Portals • Reusable Evidence PacketsFederal Bid Partners LLC helps businesses get certification-ready with clean, reviewer-friendly structure. The goal is simple: pick the right programs for your targets, then build a reusable evidence packet so you stop redoing the same work across portals.
SAM support $495
WOSB / EDWOSB From $650
HUBZone From $795
8(a) From $1,295
SDVOSB $750
Note: Many programs are submitted through official government systems. Any pricing shown is for administrative support and submission readiness guidance.
Federal Bid Partners LLC is not affiliated with the U.S. Government. Not legal advice.
Get certification-ready without rework.
Most delays come from the same issues: inconsistent profiles, missing evidence, and unclear sequencing. We standardize your “source of truth,” map requirements to documents, and keep submissions clean across systems.
Why certifications stall (and how to avoid it)
Common failure point: inconsistency
When answers and documents don’t line up across profiles, forms, and supporting evidence, reviewers slow down. A clean packet is a sequence: fit check → evidence map → submission-ready structure.
- Programs chosen based on your targets (not generic advice)
- Evidence packet built once, reused across portals
- Consistency checks to reduce preventable follow-ups
Federal certifications and foundations
Start with the foundation (SAM), then pursue the program(s) that match your targets and eligibility.
SBA
From $650
WOSB / EDWOSB
Ownership/control + evidence organization to make reviewer validation straightforward.
SBA
From $795
HUBZone
Evidence-driven program. We help confirm fit and organize verification-ready documentation.
SBA
From $1,295
8(a)
Fit-first approach, then narrative + evidence mapping and a reviewer-friendly packet structure.
Veteran
$750
SDVOSB
Proof + ownership/control mapping + packet organization so validation is clean and defensible.
More
By scope
Other federal readiness items
Not always “certifications,” but often required for awards and onboarding.
- Supplier onboarding readiness (W-9, COI, payment setup)
- Capability statement and collateral cleanup
- Recordkeeping structure for renewals/updates
State and local certifications and vendor registrations
Names and rules vary by jurisdiction. We help you pick the programs that match your targets, then build a reusable evidence packet you can scale.
Vendor Portals
By scope
State / City / County Vendor Registration
Profile setup + standardization so you stop re-entering the same info across multiple portals.
- Core profile “source of truth”
- Commodity/service code alignment
- Document repository for reuse
Supplier Diversity
By scope
MWBE / MBE / WBE / SBE
Common city/state supplier diversity programs (exact names differ). We organize ownership/control and supporting evidence.
- Eligibility/fit check
- Evidence mapping + organization
- Consistency across submissions
Transportation
By scope
DBE / ACDBE
DOT- and airport-related programs are often documentation-heavy. We help structure proof and packet organization.
- Readiness review
- Evidence packet structure
- Submission clarity
Education
By scope
School District Vendor Registration
District portals commonly require the same supporting documents and insurance items. We keep it standardized and reusable.
- Profile consistency
- Document checklist + organization
- Reusable templates
Veteran
By scope
State/Local Veteran Programs
Many jurisdictions have veteran-focused supplier programs separate from federal SDVOSB. We help organize proof and keep it consistent.
Cooperatives
Readiness
Cooperative Purchasing Readiness
Readiness support for cooperative channels (as applicable). We help organize collateral and evidence for review.
- Capability/collateral cleanup
- Evidence packet structure
- Positioning checklist
Note: Readiness support only; no affiliation with any cooperative.
What we ask for up front
This is a practical starting list. We tailor it based on your targets and which programs actually fit.
Core
Always
Business basics
- Legal name, addresses, website
- Ownership snapshot (high-level)
- Primary contacts and invoicing email
- Capability summary (what you sell)
- Any existing registrations/certs
Docs
Common
Common document set
- Formation/governance docs (as applicable)
- Key resumes/licensing (as applicable)
- Insurance/COI (if required by portals)
- Tax/financial docs (program-dependent)
- Proof documentation (program-dependent)
Targets
Key
Your targets
- Programs you want (or are considering)
- States/cities/counties/schools (if local)
- Any portal links you already have
- Timeline + priority list
- What “win” looks like
Tip: The fastest path is deciding which programs matter for your next 1–2 contracts, then building only what you need (cleanly) and reusing it.
Common questions
Quick answers about picking programs and avoiding delays.
Which certifications should we pursue first?
We start with your targets. If you are selling federal, SAM is the foundation. If you are selling state/local, start with the right vendor portals and the local programs that match your buyers.
Can you guarantee approval or processing time?
No. No one should promise outcomes. What we do is reduce preventable issues: missing evidence, inconsistencies, and disorganized packets that slow review.
Do state/local programs use the same documents as federal programs?
Often there is overlap. That is why we build a “source of truth” folder and reuse it across portals, then add only what each program requires.
Ready to get certification-ready the clean way?
Start with a quick consult. We’ll confirm fit, map requirements to evidence, and build a reusable packet that scales across programs and portals.
Disclaimer: We provide administrative support and guidance. Not legal advice. Program requirements vary by jurisdiction.
