About Government.biz

What this site covers

Government.biz is a reference on doing business with the United States government. The scope spans federal acquisition (FAR/DFARS, CMMC, labor standards), small business certifications and set-aside programs, proposal craft and capture, contract management, and the larger state and local procurement markets. The aim is practical: each page answers a question a contractor is likely to face during a pursuit or post-award.

The coverage is general-knowledge guidance for small and mid-sized contractors. Pages summarize how the relevant programs and rules work, link to the authoritative source where possible, and explain how the pieces fit together. The site does not publish opinions on individual companies, deals, or political matters.

Who the site is for

The intended audience is people who are either new to government contracting or work for organizations that already hold contracts but want a quick reference. Typical readers include:

• Small business owners deciding whether to pursue government work and which certifications fit
• Capture and proposal staff preparing for a specific solicitation
• Compliance officers researching FAR/DFARS clauses, CMMC, or labor standards
• Contract administrators handling modifications, CPARS evaluations, or closeout
• State and local procurement vendors evaluating new geographies

The site is not a marketplace, broker, or representation. It does not connect bidders with agencies, place advertisements with contracting officers, or process bids.

Editorial approach

Pages are written to summarize how something works in general terms, with references to the underlying regulation, agency program, or official portal where readers can verify specifics. The site avoids three things that tend to age badly in this subject area:

• Invented specifics. Award amounts, contract numbers, and named individuals are not fabricated. Where a specific figure is cited, it reflects publicly reported data and is meant as illustration, not investment advice.
• Time-sensitive predictions. Regulations change. Where a rule has a known effective date or pending revision, the page notes the reference instead of guessing.
• Vendor recommendations. The site does not endorse particular consultants, software products, or service providers.

Content is reviewed periodically. Each substantive page carries a "Last reviewed" date that reflects when the page was last checked against current rules and program structures.

How content is produced

Pages are drafted from public sources — published regulations, agency program documentation, the Federal Register, the Small Business Administration's published guidance, and similar primary references. Where a page describes a process (for example, the 8(a) application or CPARS evaluation cycle), the description reflects publicly documented procedure rather than insider knowledge.

The site uses analytics (Google Analytics) to understand which pages are read and to identify content gaps. It uses Google AdSense to serve ads on the site. Neither analytics nor advertising changes the underlying content. See the privacy policy for details on data handling.

What this site is not

• It is not legal, financial, or contracting advice. Decisions on specific solicitations, contracts, or disputes should involve a qualified attorney or accountant familiar with federal acquisition.
• It is not affiliated with any United States federal, state, or local government agency. References to agencies (SBA, GSA, DoD, VA, and others) describe their public programs.
• It is not an opportunity database. SAM.gov is the official federal source; state portals serve the state and local market.

Contact

General inquiries can be sent to inquiries@government.biz. See the contact page for details.