Federal Contract Readiness Assessment

Complete this comprehensive quiz to assess your business's readiness for federal contracting opportunities. Answer all 10 questions honestly to receive your personalized readiness score and actionable recommendations.

1. What is your current SAM.gov registration status?

Not registered and haven't started the process (0 points)
Started registration but not completed (1 point)
Registered but needs renewal or updates (2 points)
Active and current SAM.gov registration (3 points)

2. What is your business's past performance history with government contracts?

No government contracting experience (0 points)
Some subcontracting experience with government projects (1 point)
Limited direct government contract experience (2 points)
Extensive successful government contracting history (3 points)

3. How would you describe your business's financial stability?

Struggling financially or inconsistent cash flow (0 points)
Stable but limited working capital (1 point)
Good financial health with adequate reserves (2 points)
Strong financial position with excellent credit and cash flow (3 points)

4. What is your compliance status with federal regulations?

Unfamiliar with federal compliance requirements (0 points)
Basic understanding but no formal compliance program (1 point)
Some compliance measures in place (2 points)
Comprehensive compliance program with regular audits (3 points)

5. Do you have relevant certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, etc.)?

No certifications and not eligible (0 points)
Eligible but haven't applied for any certifications (1 point)
Applied for certifications but pending approval (2 points)
Hold active relevant certifications (3 points)

6. How familiar are you with federal procurement processes?

No knowledge of federal procurement (0 points)
Basic understanding from research or training (1 point)
Moderate knowledge with some practical experience (2 points)
Expert knowledge with extensive procurement experience (3 points)

7. What is your capacity to handle government contract requirements?

Limited staff and resources (0 points)
Adequate staff but may need additional resources (1 point)
Good capacity with room for growth (2 points)
Excellent capacity with scalable resources (3 points)

8. Do you have experience with government accounting and reporting requirements?

No experience with government accounting (0 points)
Basic bookkeeping but no government-specific experience (1 point)
Some experience with government accounting standards (2 points)
Extensive experience with FAR compliance and government accounting (3 points)

9. How well do you understand your target market and competition in federal contracting?

No market research or competitive analysis (0 points)
Basic understanding of the market (1 point)
Good market knowledge with some competitive analysis (2 points)
Comprehensive market intelligence and competitive positioning (3 points)

10. What is your business's track record with contract performance and delivery?

Inconsistent performance or delivery issues (0 points)
Generally reliable but room for improvement (1 point)
Good track record with minor issues (2 points)
Excellent performance history with consistent on-time delivery (3 points)