Question 1

What does FEDCON do?

Accepted Answer

FEDCON helps businesses of all sizes win federal, state, and local government contracts. We provide registrations, certifications, marketing strategies, consulting, and proposal writing — designed to make your business competitive in the government marketplace from day one.

Question 2

Who can benefit from FEDCON's services?

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Our services are designed for small, mid-sized, and large businesses — including woman-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned companies — looking to enter or grow in the government contracting space. Whether you're brand new to government contracting or already winning and need to scale, FEDCON has a program that fits.

Question 3

What makes FEDCON different from other government contracting consultants?

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Unlike firms that provide tools and leave you on your own, FEDCON provides a team of experts who actively support you throughout the contracting process — from registration and marketing through consulting and proposal writing. Most consultants stop at strategy. FEDCON stays through the bid.

Question 4

How does FEDCON's process work?

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We start with a free Market Assessment — a live call where a senior advisor reviews your registrations, pulls real federal spending data for your industry, and shows you exactly where the opportunities are. From there, we recommend the right program and walk you through every step — registrations, certifications, marketing, consulting, and proposals.

Question 5

What is the difference between VEX, EDGE, Flagship, and LBC?

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These are FEDCON's four core programs, each designed for a different stage of your government contracting journey. VEX is our marketing program — it builds your capability statement, federal website, SAM profile optimization, and runs targeted email campaigns in 90 days. EDGE is a 3-month consulting program with a dedicated advisor covering agency targeting, prime positioning, and pipeline building. Flagship combines VEX + EDGE + a FEDCON-written proposal in one six-month engagement. LBC is a 12-month embedded engagement where FEDCON functions as your business development team — sourcing, capturing, and writing proposals at scale.

Question 6

Do I have to start with VEX or EDGE before Flagship?

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No. We meet you where you are. If you already have federal marketing assets in place and want the complete package, you can start directly with Flagship. If you need marketing first, start with VEX. If you only need consulting, start with EDGE. Your Market Assessment will determine the best entry point.

Question 7

Do I need certifications to start contracting?

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Not always. While certifications like WOSB, VOSB, 8(a), or HUBZone can open valuable set-aside opportunities, they're not required to bid on full-and-open contracts. FEDCON assesses your eligibility during the Market Assessment and recommends certifications that align with your goals and the contracts you're targeting.

Question 8

What certifications can FEDCON help me get?

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We assist with both federal and state certifications, including 8(a) Business Development, WOSB/EDWOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), SDVOSB/VOSB (Veteran-Owned), HUBZone, MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women-Owned Business Enterprise), DBE/ACDBE, and more. Many businesses qualify for multiple certifications, and stacking them expands your contracting opportunities significantly.

Question 9

Do I need to be registered in SAM before we begin?

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Not necessarily. If you're not yet registered, FEDCON handles your full SAM.gov registration, UEI assignment, and CAGE code as part of your onboarding. If you already have a registration, we audit it for errors, expired data, and missed NAICS codes before moving forward.

Question 10

Does FEDCON write proposals?

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Yes. FEDCON writes complete federal proposals — technical approach, management plan, past performance, and pricing volumes. You can purchase a one-off bid, a bid with team training, or access proposal writing through our Flagship and LBC programs. We also develop unsolicited proposals for businesses with unique solutions that agencies haven't formally solicited yet.

Question 11

Can you help with teaming and subcontracting?

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Yes. Teaming and subcontracting are core components of our EDGE and Flagship programs. We identify potential prime and subcontractor partners, facilitate introductions, and position your business for teaming arrangements, mentor-protégé relationships, and joint ventures.

Question 12

What is a GSA Schedule and why should my business get one?

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A GSA Schedule is a long-term government-wide contract managed by the General Services Administration that puts your business on a pre-approved vendor list. Once you're on the schedule, federal agencies can buy from you directly at pre-negotiated prices — without going through lengthy procurement processes. For small businesses, this means increased visibility, simplified sales cycles, and access to billions in streamlined federal spending. FEDCON handles the entire application process.

Question 13

What is the FEDCON Portal?

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The FEDCON Portal is our intelligence and search platform that centralizes contract opportunities, agency forecasts, decision-maker contacts, and alerts across federal, state, and local markets. VEX clients get portal access and training as part of their program.

Question 14

How fast can I expect results?

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Timelines vary by program and market. VEX delivers all marketing assets within 90 days. EDGE is a focused 3-month consulting engagement. Flagship runs six months with a proposal at the end. State and local procurement cycles are typically faster; federal pursuits take longer but the contract values are larger. Your Market Assessment will give you realistic timelines based on your specific situation.

Question 15

What industries does FEDCON support?

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We work across a wide range of industries including IT and technology, professional services, staffing, facilities management, construction, healthcare, logistics, and more. Our approach is built around your NAICS codes and capabilities — not a single industry vertical.

Question 16

How do you measure success?

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By qualified pursuits, wins, past performance gained, pipeline health, and partner traction — not just activity. Every program has defined deliverables and milestones so you can see exactly what you're getting and where you stand.

Question 17

How long does it take to get started, and what does it cost?

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Getting started begins with a free Market Assessment — there's no cost or obligation. From there, timelines vary: SAM registration can be completed in days, certifications typically take 30 to 90 days, and GSA Schedule applications take several months. FEDCON accelerates every timeline by ensuring your documentation is complete and compliant from the start. For pricing, we offer both service-based and program-based options — your advisor will give you a clear breakdown during the Market Assessment.

Question 18

How do I get started?

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Book a free Market Assessment. A senior FEDCON advisor will review your registrations, pull real federal contract award data for your industry, and show you exactly where the opportunities are — before you commit to anything. From there, we'll recommend the right program and define a clear action plan.

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