10 Documents You Need to Win Government Contracts
The exact prep list Smart Movers Club uses with general contractors moving into federal, state, and municipal work. Skip the months of guesswork — download the checklist free.
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Every document buyers will ask for — in order.
Federal, state, and municipal contracts all gate on the same paperwork. Get them right once and you can bid for years.
Capability Statement
One-page document that wins or loses you the meeting.
SAM.gov Registration
Required to bid on any federal contract — and the most common reason contractors get disqualified.
DUNS / UEI Number
Unique entity identifier you need before SAM.gov approval.
Bonding Letter
Single + aggregate capacity that buyers actually trust.
Insurance Certificates
GL, auto, workers comp — with the right additional insureds.
Past Performance Sheet
Project history formatted the way federal evaluators score it.
W-9 + Banking Info
Required for ACH and net terms on government awards.
Safety / EMR Documentation
OSHA 300, EMR rate, and your written safety plan.
Licenses & Certifications
State, local, and small business certifications (SBA, MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, HUBZone).
Pricing & Rate Sheet
Labor burden and unit pricing prepared the way GSA expects.
For general contractors
Built for GCs and subs moving into federal, state, and municipal work.
Compliance-ready
Every doc mapped to SAM.gov, GSA, FAR, and DBE requirements.
Used by SMC clients
The same checklist our business development team uses on real bids.
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