TheGovConBD is an AI-powered government contracting business development firm that helps small and mid-size businesses win federal, state, and local government contracts. We use advanced AI tools to discover hidden opportunities — including SAP contracts and pre-solicitation intelligence — match partners, and develop winning proposals.

What is SAP in government contracting?

SAP stands for Simplified Acquisition Procedures, governed by FAR Part 13. These are federal contracts valued between $10,000 and $350,000 (threshold updated October 2025) that follow streamlined procurement rules, resulting in less competition, faster awards, and an ideal entry point for small businesses building past performance.

What is SLED contracting?

SLED stands for State, Local, and Education contracting. With over $2 trillion in annual contract spending across 100,000+ government entities, SLED is twice the size of the federal market. Awards happen in 8-12 weeks (vs 6-12 months federal), competition is lower, and it's an ideal market for small businesses to build past performance.

How does TheGovConBD find hidden government contracts?

We use a proprietary AI platform, updated every 20 minutes, to access SAP contracts, pre-solicitation notices, agency spending patterns, and contract intelligence not visible on SAM.gov. Our AI scores every opportunity for your specific Probability of Win (Pwin) based on 40+ factors.

What is the Pwin score?

Pwin (Probability of Win) is a score from 0-100% that reflects how likely your company is to win a specific contract. It factors in your past performance, competition level, set-aside type, agency relationships, and the contract's requirements vs. your capabilities. TheGovConBD only delivers opportunities with a Pwin of 70% or higher.

FAR PART 13 INTELLIGENCE

FAR Part 13

The SAP Gold Mine Most Contractors Never Find

The federal government awards billions annually through Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) — contracts up to $350K with minimal competition, faster timelines, and direct outreach. Most never appear on SAM.gov. We find them for you.

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SAP MARKET INTELLIGENCE

$350K

SAP threshold under FAR Part 13 (updated Oct 2025)

FAR 13.003

3.6

Average bidders per SAP solicitation vs. 20–50 on SAM.gov

Industry data

8–12 wks

Average SAP award timeline vs. 12–18 months for full & open

FAR Part 13

$10K

Micro-purchase threshold — awarded instantly, no competition required

FAR 13.201

WHAT IS SAP?

The Government's Most Contractor-Friendly Procurement Pathway

The Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP) is codified under FAR Part 13 — the Federal Acquisition Regulation's framework for streamlined procurement of goods and services valued at or below $350,000. Unlike full & open competition contracts that require lengthy RFPs, formal evaluation panels, and months of review, SAP allows contracting officers to award contracts quickly through direct outreach, oral quotes, and simplified documentation.

The critical insight: FAR 13.106-1 only requires contracting officers to solicit quotes from at least three sources — and those sources are typically vendors already in their network. If you are not in that network, you will never see the opportunity.

Official Government References

FAR Part 13 FAR 13.003 FAR 13.106 FAR 13.303 SAM.gov SBA Size Standards

SAP vs. Full & Open Competition

Factor	Full & Open	SAP (FAR 13)
Contract value	Any amount	Up to $350K
Avg. competition	20–50+ bidders	3.6 bidders
Award timeline	12–18 months	8–12 weeks
RFP required?	Yes — complex	No — quote only
SAM.gov posting	Required	Often not posted
Past performance req.	Extensive	Minimal / none
Micro-purchase	N/A	Up to $10K instant

How We Unlock the SAP Gold Mine for You

Six proven strategies to get you into the hidden SAP market — where competition is minimal and awards are fast.

FAR 13.106-1

Streamlined Award Process

Under FAR Part 13, contracting officers can award without full & open competition, lengthy RFPs, or complex evaluation criteria. A capability statement and quote can be enough to win.

FAR 19.502-2

Set-Aside Preferences Built In

FAR Part 13 mandates that contracting officers consider small business set-asides first. 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone certifications give you a decisive competitive edge.

FAR 13.303

Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)

Under FAR 13.303, agencies establish BPAs for recurring needs — creating a pipeline of repeat awards without re-competing each time. We help you get on agency BPA lists.

FAR 42.1502

Past Performance Fast Track

SAP contracts are the fastest, lowest-risk path to building the past performance record required for larger federal prime contracts and GWAC vehicles.

Proprietary data

Hidden Market Intelligence

Most SAP awards are made through direct outreach to pre-qualified vendors — they never appear on SAM.gov. Our intelligence network surfaces these opportunities before they're awarded.

SBA Best Practices

Capability Statement Optimization

Your capability statement is your SAP calling card. We craft it to match the exact language, NAICS codes, and requirements of your target contracting officers.

Certifications That Unlock SAP Set-Asides

Under FAR Part 19, contracting officers are required to consider small business set-asides before awarding any contract. For SAP contracts, this means certified small businesses often face zero competition — the contracting officer is required to award to you if you are the only qualified set-aside vendor.

8(a) Business Development

Sole-source awards up to $4.5M (services) / $7M (manufacturing)

FAR 19.805

SDVOSB

Mandatory set-aside when 2+ SDVOSBs can perform

FAR 19.1405

WOSB / EDWOSB

Set-aside in 83 NAICS codes with underrepresentation

FAR 19.1505

HUBZone

10% price evaluation preference + set-asides

FAR 19.1307

Small Business (SB)

Mandatory set-aside when 2+ SBs can perform at fair price

FAR 19.502-2

The SAP Opportunity Pipeline

How we move you from invisible to preferred vendor in 90 days.

Capability Profile & NAICS Mapping

We map your capabilities to the exact NAICS codes and PSC codes where SAP spending is highest in your target agencies.

Agency Intelligence & CO Identification

We identify contracting officers in your target agencies who have SAP budgets and have awarded in your NAICS codes.

Capability Statement Optimization

We craft your capability statement to match the exact language and requirements of your target COs.

Pre-Solicitation Outreach Strategy

We position you for direct outreach before solicitations are issued — getting you on the CO's short list.

BPA & IDIQ Placement

We target Blanket Purchase Agreements and IDIQ vehicles that create recurring SAP revenue streams.

SAP & FAR Part 13 — Common Questions

What is the SAP threshold under FAR Part 13?

As of October 2025, the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) is $350,000 under FAR Part 13 (see FAR 2.101 and FAR 13.003). Contracts at or below this amount can be awarded using streamlined simplified acquisition procedures, which require significantly less documentation and competition than full & open contracts. The micro-purchase threshold is $10,000 under FAR 13.201, allowing agencies to buy without any competition at all.

Do SAP contracts appear on SAM.gov?

No — the majority of SAP contracts are awarded through direct outreach and never appear as public solicitations on SAM.gov. Under FAR 13.106-1, contracting officers are only required to 'consider' quotes from at least three sources, and many satisfy this by reaching out to vendors already in their network. This is why specialized pre-solicitation intelligence is essential to access this market.

What certifications give the biggest advantage for SAP contracts?

8(a) Business Development, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and HUBZone certifications all create mandatory set-aside preferences under FAR Part 19. For SAP contracts, these certifications can mean you are the only bidder. We help you identify which certification provides the highest ROI for your specific NAICS codes and target agencies.

What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and how do I get on one?

A BPA (FAR 13.303) is an agreement between an agency and a vendor to fulfill recurring needs without re-competing each purchase. Once you are on a BPA, the agency can place orders directly with you — creating a predictable revenue stream. We identify agencies with active BPA programs in your NAICS codes and help you get established as a preferred vendor.

How quickly can I win my first SAP contract?

Most of our clients receive their first SAP opportunity intelligence within 24–48 hours of onboarding. SAP award timelines average 8–12 weeks from first contact to contract award — significantly faster than the 12–18 months typical of full & open federal contracts. Micro-purchases can be awarded within days.

Start Winning SAP Contracts in 90 Days

Book a free 30-minute strategy session. We'll identify the SAP opportunities in your NAICS codes, map your target agencies, and build your 90-day action plan.

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FAR Part 13 FAR 13.003 FAR 13.106 FAR 13.303