FedPrimer

FedPrimer is built for small trade contractors — HVAC, roofing, flooring, fencing, welding, and similar trades — who want to break into federal government work but don't know where to start.

Download, set up your trade and ZIP code, and start finding real federal opportunities in minutes. No subscription required to get started.

FIND REAL BIDS NEAR YOU
Browse live federal bid opportunities matched to your specific trade and location. Every listing shows the agency, project value, deadline, and links directly to the solicitation. Filter to see only bids within driving range — no listings 1,000 miles away wasting your time.

SCORE ANY BID IN 60 SECONDS
The built-in Scorecard walks you through four quick yes/no questions — geography fit, crew size match, bonding requirements, and timeline — then tells you go or no-go before you spend a single hour on paperwork.

SAM REGISTRATION STEP BY STEP
SAM.gov registration stops most contractors before they ever submit a bid. FedPrimer breaks it into seven plain-English steps with tips at each stage so you always know exactly what to do next. Track your progress and pick up right where you left off.

AI BID COACH
Get instant answers about any specific bid — bonding requirements, which standard government forms to fill out, scope questions, and what to do next. The Coach knows your trade, your location, and your SAM registration status, so answers are always relevant to your situation.

BUILT FOR PEOPLE, NOT BUREAUCRATS
No account wall. No upfront payment. Enter your trade and ZIP and you're looking at real work in under a minute. Federal contracting has never been this approachable for small crews.