RESOURCES FOR YOU
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Resources for Women in Government Contracting
These resources are ideal for women who want to explore GovCon, validate their interest, or build foundational knowledge before investing further.
Free Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA is one of the most trusted sources for small business and government contracting education.
Best for:
- Understanding how government contracting works
- Learning about set-aside programs for women
- Accessing free training and counseling
🏛️ Government Contracting Foundations
SAM.gov
🔗 https://sam.gov
SAM.gov is the official system for doing business with the U.S. government.
Best for:
*Registration in SAM.gov is required to win federal contracts.
🔗 https://sam.gov
SAM.gov is the official system for doing business with the U.S. government.
Best for:
- Registering your business for federal contracts
- Searching active contract opportunities
- Learning federal compliance basics
*Registration in SAM.gov is required to win federal contracts.
SBA Learning Center
🔗 https://www.sba.gov/learning-center
A free, self-paced training hub covering the fundamentals of government contracting.
Recommended courses:
🔗 https://www.sba.gov/learning-center
A free, self-paced training hub covering the fundamentals of government contracting.
Recommended courses:
- Government Contracting 101
- Introduction to Federal Contracting
- Winning Government Contracts
🎓 Free Government Contracting Training & Education
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC / APEX Accelerators)
🔗 https://www.apexaccelerators.us
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs) offer free one-on-one counseling for government contractors.
Best for:
🔗 https://www.apexaccelerators.us
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs) offer free one-on-one counseling for government contractors.
Best for:
- Personalized GovCon guidance
- Proposal support
- Understanding local, state, and federal opportunities
Women-Owned Small Business Program (WOSB)
🔗 https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/wosb
Designed specifically to help women compete for federal contracts.
Includes:
🔗 https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/wosb
Designed specifically to help women compete for federal contracts.
Includes:
- WOSB
- EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business)
🏷️ Certifications for Women-Owned Businesses
Certify.SBA.gov
🔗 https://certify.sba.gov
The official portal to apply for SBA certifications.
Use this site to:
🔗 https://certify.sba.gov
The official portal to apply for SBA certifications.
Use this site to:
- Apply for WOSB/EDWOSB
- Upload documentation
- Track certification status
Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)
🔗 https://dsbs.sba.gov
A searchable database used by government agencies to find small businesses.
Best for:
🔗 https://dsbs.sba.gov
A searchable database used by government agencies to find small businesses.
Best for:
- Increasing visibility to contracting officers
- Showcasing capabilities
- Networking opportunities
📑 Contracting & Opportunity Search Tools
USAspending.gov
🔗 https://www.usaspending.gov
Provides transparency into where government money is spent.
Use it to:
🔗 https://www.usaspending.gov
Provides transparency into where government money is spent.
Use it to:
- Research who is winning contracts
- Identify agencies buying your services
- Spot trends and opportunities
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
🔗 https://www.acquisition.gov
The FAR governs how the federal government buys goods and services.
Best for:
🔗 https://www.acquisition.gov
The FAR governs how the federal government buys goods and services.
Best for:
- Understanding compliance
- Learning contract rules and expectations
- Growing beyond beginner level
🧠 Learning the GovCon Process
Women’s Business Centers (WBCs)
🔗 https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find?type=Women%27s%20Business%20Center
Provides free business education, mentoring, and resources for women entrepreneurs.
Helpful for:
🔗 https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find?type=Women%27s%20Business%20Center
Provides free business education, mentoring, and resources for women entrepreneurs.
Helpful for:
- Business foundations
- Financial readiness
- Preparing for GovCon growth
👩🏽💼 Women-Focused Business & GovCon Support
SBA → Learn the basics
SBA Learning Center → Take GovCon 101
APEX Accelerator → Get free guidance
SAM.gov → Register your business
Certify.SBA.gov → Apply for WOSB
DSBS → Increase visibility
USAspending.gov → Research opportunities
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Our free Facebook group is one of the largest online communities dedicated to women in government contracting.
Inside the group, women from across the country come together to:
Ask questions and share insights
Learn from real-world GovCon experiences
Network with other women in the industry
Stay motivated and informed
This space is welcoming, supportive, and designed to help women feel less alone as they navigate government contracting.
Community Highlights:
Inside the group, women from across the country come together to:
Ask questions and share insights
Learn from real-world GovCon experiences
Network with other women in the industry
Stay motivated and informed
This space is welcoming, supportive, and designed to help women feel less alone as they navigate government contracting.
Community Highlights:
- 30,000+ women nationwide
- Daily discussions and shared knowledge
- Beginner-friendly and inclusive
- Peer support at every stage
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For women who want deeper education, structure, and accountability, our private Skool community offers a premium GovCon learning experience.
This paid community is designed for women who are serious about:
Inside the Skool Community:
This is the next step for women who want more than surface-level information — and are ready to invest in their growth.
This paid community is designed for women who are serious about:
- Building or scaling a government contracting business
- Gaining step-by-step guidance
- Learning from curated trainings and discussions
- Connecting with women who are actively taking action
Inside the Skool Community:
- Structured GovCon education
- Deeper discussions and focused learning
- Resource libraries and guided content
- A more intimate, action-oriented environment
This is the next step for women who want more than surface-level information — and are ready to invest in their growth.
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