Most businesses do not know the opportunity to pursue, they just apply blindly without understanding the basic terms. I will share you the different types of opportunities. How to identify U.S. government contract opportunities Not every government opportunity is a “bid.” Understanding the type of notice helps you respond the right way and avoid wasting time. 1. Solicitation A solicitation is a formal request for bids or proposals. This is where contracts are actually awarded. Common types include IFB (Invitation for Bid), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quotation). If you’re ready to compete and submit pricing and technical details, this is what you’re looking for. 2.Sources Sought Notice This is a market research tool. The government uses it to see if qualified small businesses exist before releasing a solicitation. You don’t submit pricing here. Instead, you respond with your capabilities, experience, NAICS codes, and certifications to influence the final set-aside. 3.Request for Information (RFI) An RFI gathers industry input on scope, feasibility, or pricing models. It’s not a bid, but responding helps shape future solicitations and builds early visibility with the agency. 4.Presolicitation / Draft RFP This is an early preview of a future opportunity. It allows vendors to review requirements, ask questions, and prepare in advance before the official solicitation is released. 5.Award Notice This announces who won the contract. It’s useful for competitor research, pricing insight, and identifying subcontracting or future teaming opportunities. Knowing the difference between these notices helps you focus your effort, respond strategically, and increase your win rate in U.S. government contracting. Note: If you want to apply for real contracts go for solicitication, original solicitication.

A single government contract instantly raises credibility. It tells banks, partners, and private clients: this business meets strict standards. That reputation compounds long after the contract ends

Did you know? Google gives eligible nonprofits $10,000/month in free ad spend through Google Ad Grants. Yet 80%+ of nonprofits never use it properly. Why this matters: 1. That’s $120,000/year in free visibility 2. You can drive donations, volunteers, email signups 3. You show up on Google when people are actively searching Question for you: If Google gave you $10k/month today, what would you promote first?

3 ways to grow your small business network: 1. Lead with value, not a pitch.Drop a quick win, intro, or resource before you ever ask for anything. 2. Be consistent in one “home base.”Show up weekly in the same spaces (comments, DMs, lives, communities) so people start to recognise you. 3. Start conversations on purpose.Ask better questions, follow up, and connect two people who should know each other. Growing your network doesn’t have to be awkward—show up, give first, and actually talk to people. 🤝 Drop your link below (IG/TikTok/LinkedIn + your Skool community if you’ve got one), then go comment on two others you vibe with so we can all grow together. 💬✨