Company Overview
The Contracting Preacher is a federal contracting consulting practice founded by Dr. McKnight, helping small businesses nationwide win federal government contracts through SAM.gov registration, SBA certifications, bid writing, and proposal preparation — anchored in integrity, precision, and faith-based partnership.
With 500+ businesses served and $50M+ in awarded contracts, we deliver end-to-end federal contracting support to solo entrepreneurs and established companies across every industry.
Differentiators
- 89% Proposal Win Rate — more than 2× the industry average; we only bid when the client can win.
- Faith-Driven Delivery — integrity and honesty as operating standards, not marketing lines.
- Hands-On Guidance — Dr. McKnight personally leads each engagement; you're never routed to junior staff.
- End-to-End Coverage — registration → certification → opportunity ID → proposal → post-award compliance.
- SAM.gov Certified · SBA Approved — recognized expertise in the systems that matter.
Core Competencies
SAM.gov Registration
UEI & CAGE Setup
8(a) Certification
HUBZone Certification
WOSB / EDWOSB
SDVOSB / VOSB
Sources-Sought Response
Bid & Proposal Writing
Compliance Matrices
Teaming & JV Agreements
Post-Award Compliance
CPARS Support
NAICS Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|
| 541611 | Admin & General Mgmt Consulting |
| 541612 | Human Resources Consulting |
| 541614 | Process & Logistics Consulting |
| 541618 | Other Management Consulting |
| 541690 | Other Scientific & Technical Consulting |
| 611430 | Professional & Mgmt Development Training |
| 561499 | All Other Business Support Services |
| 541990 | All Other Professional Services |
Certifications & Registrations
SAM.gov Registered
SBA Approved
Small Business
SC MBE Eligible
DUNS/UEI Active
CAGE Active
Past Performance
Federal Prime — Logistics$2.1M · On-time
SAM registration → 8(a) award → post-award compliance for a transportation SB in SC.
Federal Prime — IT Staffing$890K · Award
Full proposal preparation for VA IT staff-aug set-aside; client had zero prior federal experience.
Federal Sub — Facility Maint.$4.6M · Multi-yr
Teaming agreement + technical volume for USDA facility maintenance across Southeast region.