Free GovCon Starter Kit

Templates and prompts for small businesses chasing federal work

Use these as plain-English starting points. Marcus can turn each one into a custom version after he knows your business profile, NAICS codes, certifications, past performance, and target agency.

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Capability statement

Capability Statement Starter Prompt

Use this to turn scattered company facts into a tighter one-page capability statement draft.

Act as Marcus, my government contracting adviser. Build a one-page capability statement draft for my company using this information: company name, UEI/CAGE, NAICS codes, certifications, core services, differentiators, past performance, target agencies, and contact information. Keep it clear, specific, and contracting-officer friendly.
Sources sought

Sources Sought Response Prompt

Use this before an RFP exists so you can show the agency you are capable and relevant.

Review this sources sought notice. Tell me whether my business should respond, what the agency is really testing, what proof points I need, and draft a concise response that demonstrates capability without overpromising.
Outreach

Contracting Officer Email Prompt

Use this to write a respectful outreach email that asks a useful question and does not sound spammy.

Draft a short email to the contracting officer about this opportunity. My goal is to ask one smart clarification question, introduce my capability, and stay professional. Keep it under 170 words and include a clear subject line.
Bid decision

Bid / No-Bid Checklist

Use this before you spend days on a proposal that may not fit your company.

Score this opportunity for my business from 0 to 100. Check fit, past performance, certifications, location, timeline, competition, pricing risk, compliance burden, and subcontracting options. End with GO, TEAM UP, or PASS and a 72-hour action plan.
SAM.gov

SAM.gov Search String Builder

Use this to find better opportunities instead of searching only one obvious keyword.

My company does [services]. Build a SAM.gov search plan with keywords, NAICS codes, PSC codes, set-aside filters, agencies to monitor, and terms I may be missing. Include beginner, intermediate, and advanced search strings.
Prime partners

Prime Contractor Teaming Prompt

Use this when you need subcontracting work or teaming partners before becoming a prime.

Find the kind of prime contractor that would need a small business like mine. Explain what they care about, what proof I should show, and draft a first outreach email that positions me as low-risk and useful.

What GovScout Pro checks off

GovScout Pro turns these templates into a working system: Marcus remembers your business profile, scores real opportunities, explains the regulations in plain English, builds action plans, helps prepare bid materials, and keeps your pipeline moving.