Guides
NAICS and PSC Codes: How to Pick the Right Ones for SAM.gov
Short answer: NAICS codes are six-digit industry codes that classify what your business does, while PSC (Product Service Code) codes describe the specific products or services the government buys. You list both in your SAM.gov profile. Your primary NAICS determines your small-business size status, which decides which set-aside contracts you qualify for. Pick it based […]
The 10 NAICS Codes Bringing in the Most Federal Money Right Now
If you want to win government contracts, don’t guess at which industry to chase. Follow the money. NAICS codes (North American Industry Classification System) are how the federal government categorizes every contract it awards. When an agency posts a solicitation, it tags it with one or more NAICS codes. When you register on SAM.gov, you […]
SAM.gov vs SAMstream: Should You Pay for Software When SAM.gov Is Free?
This SAM.gov vs SAMstream comparison gives you the honest answer, without the sales pitch. This is the question every prospective customer asks me, usually within the first two minutes of a conversation. SAM.gov is free. SAMstream is $199.95 a month. Why would anyone pay for software when the government gives you the database for free? […]