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The clean first path into federal contracting with Marcus

Do this in order. Learn the basics, check whether your business has a real lane, gather the starter documents, then let Marcus turn that into a daily pursuit workflow.

STEP 01

Learn the basics

Use GovCon School to understand SAM.gov, NAICS, set-asides, sources sought notices, and bid/no-bid decisions.

Open Resources

STEP 02

Check your fit

Run the free fit check so you know whether to start with prime contracts, subcontracting, certifications, or cleanup work.

Run Fit Check

STEP 03

Grab templates

Use free prompts and templates for capability statements, sources sought responses, outreach, and first pursuit planning.

Get Templates

STEP 04

Start Marcus

Choose the plan that matches your stage, complete Business Profile, and follow the First 15 Minutes checklist in the War Room.

Use Marcus Well

Best path for most new users: Start with Intermediate if you are actively searching and want alerts plus document review. Use Professional when you are ready to build bid packages and manage serious pursuit work. Need a quick look first? Try the limited 3-day trial from the pricing page.