Resources & Guides
Everything you need to start winning government contracts — step by step.
Your 5-Step Action Plan
Walk Into Federal Facilities
This weekVisit VA clinics, post offices, and federal buildings in your area. Ask for the facility manager. Tell them you accept Government Purchase Cards and can do roofing, painting, and general repairs.
Register on SAM.gov
1-2 weeksFree registration. Get your UEI number and CAGE code. This opens the door to all federal contracts above the micro-purchase threshold ($10,000).
Contact APEX Accelerator
This weekFree government contracting counseling. They will review your capability statement, help with SAM registration, and match you with opportunities.
Register on Florida VBS
1 dayFlorida's Vendor Bid System is free. Get notified of state and local contracts matching your NAICS codes automatically.
Get on GSA Schedule
3-6 monthsLong-term play. A GSA Schedule contract makes you a pre-approved vendor for all federal agencies. Takes 3-6 months but worth it.
Key Procurement Thresholds
| Threshold | Amount | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-Purchase (Federal) | $10,000 | No competitive bidding required. GPC payment. No SAM registration needed. |
| Simplified Acquisition | $10,001 - $250,000 | Simplified procedures. Often set aside for small business. SAM registration required. |
| Florida Small Purchase | Under $35,000 | State agencies can buy without formal sealed bids. |
| County Micro-Purchase | Varies ($5K-$25K) | Each county sets its own threshold. Check local procurement code. |
| Davis-Bacon Threshold | $2,000+ | Federal construction contracts over $2K require prevailing wages. |
Florida APEX Accelerator Offices
Free one-on-one counseling to help you win government contracts. Call your nearest office today.
Florida APEX Accelerator — Miami
Florida APEX Accelerator — Ft. Lauderdale
Florida APEX Accelerator — Orlando
Florida APEX Accelerator — Tampa
Florida APEX Accelerator — Jacksonville
Florida APEX Accelerator — Pensacola
Essential Links
SAM.gov — Contract Opportunities
Search all active federal contract opportunities
Florida Vendor Bid System (VBS)
Register for Florida state and local contracts
Florida APEX Accelerator
Free government contracting counseling in Florida
SBA Small Business Programs
Set-aside programs, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB
GSA Schedules
Pre-approved vendor program for federal agencies
USASpending.gov
See who's winning contracts and for how much
FPDS — Federal Procurement Data
Historical contract award data
SubNet — Subcontracting Opportunities
Find prime contractors looking for subs
Ready to Start Winning Contracts?
The fastest path to revenue is walking into a federal facility with your capability statement and telling them you accept GPC. No registration needed for jobs under $10,000.