SAM.gov Opportunity Tutorial (November 2026)

SAM.gov is the official website by the US government designed to provide vendors with timely bid opportunities, including:

• Registration
• Finding Last Minute Contracts
• Search Functionality
• Saved Searches & Notifications
• Award Data

SAM.gov is the primary location federal buyers use for posting new and re-competed opportunities as well as RFIs (Requests for Information), Sources Sought, and other notifications that can be very useful for engaging federal buyers.

Being able to leverage this information is critical so your company can gain a competitive edge by engaging federal buyers and finding sub-contracting and teaming opportunities that will help you grow your federal business.

While SAM.gov is where federal buyers review your registration and validate your company for federal business, SAM.gov coupled with the Data Bank Reports provides a complete picture of the competitive landscape and proper research will provide you with buyers that you need to engage with in your space. Since SAM.gov is reported as one of the most frustrating platforms for federal contractors to use, this session will help you maximize your use of SAM.gov as well as other government systems.

Recommended attending personnel:

This is a wonderful opportunity whether you want to do business with or increase your business with the federal government.

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

Feedback:

• "Great information outlining the who and the how." - Paige P.
• "As a new consulting firm, this training session was very timely and beneficial." - Antonio M.
• "Great! Very informative for how to navigate the bid process." - Lily J.
• "Positive and very informative. Got a much better understanding of how to use SAM." - Thomas S.
• "It was very helpful in navigating and utilization of SAM.gov." - Carl W.