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Certified veteran trade firm, no federal award yet? The free Bid-Ready Scorecard matches you to one real open bid and lists the exact fixes. Why now? Because bonding and SAM fixes take time, and today's VA boiler bid closes Nov 18. Reply YES or DM SCORECARD.

An active SAM registration isn't a right one. Missing NAICS codes or an empty SBS profile cost bids, because contracting officers search SBS to find firms. Fix: list every NAICS code you can perform and fill in your SBS profile. Reply YES for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard.

Bid of the day for veteran trade firms: replace two boilers at the VA medical center in Milwaukee, WI. SDVOSB set-aside. Due Nov 18. Search 36C25227B0001 on SAM dot gov. Tip: it's a sealed bid, so acknowledge every amendment and check bid bond rules. #SDVOSB #VeteranOwned #HVAC

Veteran trade firm, certified, zero federal awards? The free Bid-Ready Scorecard matches you to one real open bid and shows the exact fixes. Why now? Because SAM and VetCert fixes take time, and today's VA plumbing bid closes Nov 23. Reply YES or DM SCORECARD.

"We have no federal past performance" is not a reason to skip a bid. Your commercial, municipal, and sub jobs count, because FAR says no record can't be rated against you. Fix: pick 3 to 5 similar jobs with a reference who answers. Reply YES for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard.

Bid of the day for veteran trade firms: fix the domestic water system at the VA in Spokane, WA. SDVOSB set-aside. Due Nov 23. Search 36C26027R0014 on SAM dot gov. Tip: it's an RFP, so price isn't the only factor. Answer every evaluation factor. #SDVOSB #VeteranOwned #Plumbing

Certified veteran trade firm with zero federal awards? The free Bid-Ready Scorecard matches you to one real open bid and lists the exact fixes. Why now? Because SAM and VetCert fixes take time, and today's VA bid closes Nov 17. Reply YES or DM SCORECARD.

A VOSB can't prime an SDVOSB set-aside. Only an SBA-certified SDVOSB can, because contracting officers check SAM for it before they evaluate an offer. Fix: confirm your VetCert shows in SAM and bid the set-asides you qualify for. Reply YES for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard.

Bid of the day for veteran trade firms: replace dental vacuum piping at the VA in North Las Vegas, NV. SDVOSB set-aside. Due Nov 17. Search 36C26127Q0072 on SAM dot gov. Tip: quotes go by email only, so follow the Instructions to Quoters line by line. #SDVOSB #VeteranOwned

Don't wait until you win to think about bonding. A missing bid guarantee usually gets a construction bid rejected. Fix: talk to a surety agent now, because getting financials in order takes weeks. Reply YES for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard. #SDVOSB #VeteranOwned #Construction

Veteran trade firms with zero federal awards: the free Bid-Ready Scorecard shows one real open bid that fits you and the exact fixes to get ready. Why now? Because this week's SDVOSB bids close Nov 3 and 4, and SAM fixes take time. Reply YES or DM SCORECARD.

Bid of the day for veteran trade firms: first floor kitchen renovation at the VA in Sioux Falls, SD. SDVOSB set-aside. Due Nov 3. Search 36C26326B0020 on SAM dot gov. Tip: check the limitations on subcontracting before you bid.

New SDVOSBs skip sources-sought notices because they aren't bids. Mistake. Contracting officers use the answers to decide on a set-aside, and they need two capable SDVOSBs. You can be one. Reply YES for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard. #SDVOSB #VeteranOwned

New SDVOSBs often chase the big project first. Big jobs bring bonding and rivals with long federal records. Fix: start with repairs and single-building scopes your crew can run, because that is where first awards usually come from. Reply YES for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard.

Bid of the day for veteran trade firms: replace select hot water heating systems at the VA in St. Louis, MO. SDVOSB set-aside. Due Nov 3. Search 36c25526R0166_1 on SAM dot gov. Tip: send your questions before the Q&A deadline. Reply YES for a free Bid-Ready Scorecard.

Missed amendments sink first bids, because on a sealed bid an unacknowledged one can get you rejected. Fix: click Follow on every SAM dot gov notice you plan to bid and check it again before you submit. Reply YES for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard. #SDVOSB #VeteranOwned

Mistake #1: a SAM registration that is active but wrong. Missing NAICS codes and a stale point of contact cost you bids, because contracting officers search by code. Fix: list every NAICS you can perform. Reply YES or DM SCORECARD for the free Bid-Ready Scorecard.

Bid of the day for veteran trade firms: condenser coil replacement, VA Illiana, Danville IL. SDVOSB set-aside. Due Nov 4. Search 36C25227Q0051 on SAM dot gov. Tip: price the crane or lift before the coils. Reply YES for a free Bid-Ready Scorecard.

Bid of the day for veteran trade firms: condenser coil replacement at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. SDVOSB set-aside. Due Nov 4. Search 36C25227Q0051 on SAM dot gov. Tip: price the crane or lift before you price the coils, because access is where small HVAC bids lose money. Want to know if you're ready to bid it? Reply YES for a free Bid-Ready Scorecard. #SDVOSB #VeteranOwned #HVAC

Veteran trade owners: how do you find federal bids right now? Searching SAM yourself, a prime sending you work, a bid service, or not looking yet? Free Bid-Ready Scorecard at getfirstaward dot com #SDVOSB