Small Business Contracting Readiness Assessment

Evaluate your business's preparedness for government contracting opportunities. Answer the following questions to receive your personalized readiness score and improvement recommendations.

What is your current SAM.gov registration status?

Active and up-to-date registration
Registered but needs renewal
In process of registering
Not registered

What is your business structure?

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp)
LLC
Partnership
Sole Proprietorship

How would you describe your business's revenue consistency over the past 2 years?

Very consistent with steady growth
Mostly consistent with minor fluctuations
Somewhat inconsistent but generally stable
Highly variable or declining

How well-maintained are your financial records and accounting systems?

Professional accounting system with regular audits
Good record-keeping with professional software
Basic record-keeping, some gaps
Poor or inconsistent record-keeping

What is your experience with government or large commercial contracts?

Multiple successful government contracts
Some government contracts or many commercial contracts
Limited contract experience
No formal contract experience

Do you have systems to track and document project performance?

Comprehensive performance tracking and documentation
Good tracking for most projects
Basic tracking systems
No formal performance tracking

How familiar are you with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

Very familiar, have worked with FAR requirements
Somewhat familiar, have basic understanding
Limited knowledge, need more training
Not familiar with FAR

Do you have compliance management systems in place?

Comprehensive compliance management system
Basic compliance procedures documented
Some compliance awareness but not formalized
No formal compliance systems

Do you hold any small business certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, etc.)?

Multiple relevant certifications
One relevant certification
Applied for certification(s)
No certifications

What is your bonding capacity for contract performance?

High bonding capacity ($500K+)
Moderate bonding capacity ($100K-$500K)
Limited bonding capacity (under $100K)
No bonding capacity established

Do you have adequate business insurance coverage?

Comprehensive coverage including professional liability
Good general liability and property coverage
Basic coverage, may need enhancement
Minimal or no business insurance

How experienced are you with writing formal proposals?

Very experienced, high win rate
Some experience with proposals
Limited proposal writing experience
No formal proposal experience

Does your team have the capacity to handle government contract requirements?

Strong team with government contracting experience
Good team, some training needed
Limited team, significant development needed
Insufficient team capacity