What customers say
SAMstream was built in Medford, Oregon by Nick Badenhop — a federal contractor who got tired of losing weekends to SAM.gov.
The story behind SAMstream
I’m Nick Badenhop. Online I go by Gov Guy Nick.
I started bidding on government contracts in 2018. Small business, a couple of NAICS codes, and a feeling that the way most contractors were doing this work was completely broken.
Couple of years in I started noticing something. The contractors who won bids consistently weren’t the ones with the best products. They weren’t the lowest bidders either. They were the ones who’d figured out the system. They knew which databases to check, when to check them, and how to crank out a proposal fast enough to actually submit it on time. The people losing weren’t bad at their work. They were just losing weekends to SAM.gov, rewriting the same proposals from scratch every time, and missing deadlines because alerts buried in their inbox.
So I started building the tools I wished I had. First for me. Then for friends. Then for the govcon community on Facebook and LinkedIn, which has grown to about 175,000 people across both platforms. SAMstream launched as a company in 2024 — it’s the polished version of six years of those tools.
It does three things. Sends you the contracts. Shows you what they sold for last time. Writes your proposal.
That’s the pitch. No AI buzzwords. No autopilot. AI is just a tool. SAMstream uses it the way a good contractor uses a good crew: to get the work done faster, not to replace the judgment that wins bids.
If that sounds like software you’d actually use, the 7-day trial is free. Card required at signup. Not charged unless you continue past day 7. You can be in and out without anyone calling you.
What SAMstream actually does
Three problems, one platform.
Finds the contracts
Federal contracts today, with state and local coming. AI-powered search catches opportunities that keyword search on SAM.gov misses. Set up your profile once and the matches come to you.
Writes the proposal
Cover letters, capability statements, and technical proposals up to 40 pages. Customized to the project, customized to your company, drafted in minutes instead of days. You review and submit.
Shows the price history
Archive Search goes back to 1976 — 50 years of federal award data. Before you bid, you can see what similar projects sold for, who won them, and what your competition actually charged.
Built for solo and small teams
Showcase your capabilities, track past performance, and manage subcontractors in one place. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or running a 20-person shop, the platform fits how you actually work.
Real-time alerts
Never miss an opportunity again. Our notification system monitors thousands of sources around the clock. You stay focused on the work — we'll tell you when the next contract drops.
What customers say
This website has been a life saver for me personally. I am a service disabled veteran and I own a construction company, but because of my disabilities I have been bedridden for the past three years. I found this website on Facebook by watching the short reels Nick puts out. Nick is an amazing human being and I am grateful for him. This website has gotten me out of bed and back to work.
That's the bar. Not “streamlined our workflow.” Not “increased efficiency.” Got back to work.
Other things people have told us. TerraWave Enterprise calls SAMstream “an invaluable asset.” Jenny Creek Fire Services uses it daily. A user named MacKenzie told us her bids went from “hours or sometimes days” down to “just minutes.” Those quotes are real and they're on the homepage.
The basics
Nick started bidding on federal contracts in 2018. SAMstream launched as a company in 2024. Based in Medford, Oregon. Founder: Nick Badenhop. Legal entity: State Simplify LLC. Featured on GlobeNewswire (January 7, 2026). Free Chrome extension called SAMextension that walks you through SAM.gov registration. 7-day free trial — card required at signup, not charged unless you continue past day 7.
That’s the story. The software does the rest
