Frequently Asked Questions

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Live Help

● Who can I call for help with SAM Navigator?

● Who can I call for help with Registrations, bidding and solicitations?

Registration

● What registrations do I need in order to do business with the US Government?

● What is FedConnect and do I need to register in it.

Finding Opportunities

● How do I find new solicitations

● How do I find solicitations for a very specific item or service?

● Are pre-solicitations important?

● Where does the government post opportunities?

● What do I do once I find an opportunity in SAM Navigator I am interested in?

Getting TechnicalData

● How do I get specifics on what exactly is required by a solicitation?

Bidding

● What is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

● What is a solicitation, and how do I respond to one?

● How do I request a debriefing if I lose a contract bid?

● What are the typical evaluation criteria for government solicitations?

● What is the most important part of bidding?

● How do I submit a bid?

● Who do contact with questions about a solicitation?

● Where does the government want a service performed?

● There is no standardization or common solicitation format. Why is this?

Invoicing

● How do I get paid?

● How do I submit an invoice?

General

● What's the difference between SAM and DIBBS?

● What is a government solicitation?

● What are the common types of government solicitations?

● What are the regulations regarding selling to the government and what are my rights as a supplier?