Dr. McKnight — The Contracting Preacher — helps small businesses nationwide navigate SAM.gov registration, government certifications, bid writing, and proposal preparation to win federal contracts.
Of small businesses eligible for federal contracts never complete SAM.gov registration — the mandatory front door.
Qualify for set-asides (8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) but never claim them — leaving billions on the table.
Of first-time proposals are disqualified before technical evaluation — for missing forms, wrong format, expired registrations.
30-min call. Discuss goals. Map path.
Evaluate capabilities. Identify NAICS. Determine certifications.
SAM.gov registration. Certification applications. Complete & accurate.
Active & upcoming contracts matched to your profile.
Compelling, compliant proposals. Maximize evaluation scores.
Award support. Compliance. Position for the next contract.
SAM.gov entity registration · UEI & CAGE code setup · 8(a) application · HUBZone certification · WOSB/EDWOSB · VOSB/SDVOSB · SC state MBE · SCDOT DBE/SBE · Renewals & annual updates.
Sources-sought responses · RFI · RFQ · RFP responses · Compliance matrices · Technical volumes · Past-performance narratives · Pricing narratives · Teaming/JV agreements · Post-award compliance.
| Client · Sector | Scope | Contract Value | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA PrimeFacility Maintenance · SE Region | Multi-year facility maintenance across 12 sites. Teaming agreement + tech volume. | $4.6M | Awarded · CPARS Excellent |
| VA IT PrimeIT Staffing · Set-Aside | Full proposal for VA IT staff-aug. Client had zero prior federal experience. | $890K | Awarded · Renewed 2x |
| SC 8(a) PrimeTransportation · Federal Set-Aside | SAM registration → 8(a) award → post-award compliance for SC transportation SB. | $2.1M | Awarded · On-Time · On-Budget |
More than double industry average. We only bid when you can win.
Dr. McKnight leads every engagement. No handoffs. No juniors.
Every registration, cert & proposal meets 100% of government requirements.
Real revenue, real growth, real impact — across every industry.
From solo entrepreneurs to established companies. Every sector.
Integrity, honesty and faith-based values in every relationship.
Complete SAM.gov registration. Confirm NAICS. Kick off certification applications (8(a) / WOSB / HUBZone as applicable).
Certifications submitted. Capability statement live. First shortlist of 5-8 target opportunities scored & ranked.
First compliant proposal submitted. Teaming relationships opened. Ongoing opportunity pipeline established.
SAM.gov registration · UEI · CAGE · Capability statement · NAICS optimization · One certification application.
Fixed engagement
Everything in Starter · Plus opportunity ID · Bid/no-bid analysis · One full proposal package · Compliance matrix.
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Monthly opportunity pipeline · Unlimited proposals · Compliance monitoring · Teaming introductions · Post-award support.
Best long-term ROI
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your business, identify your opportunities, and create a clear roadmap. No obligation, no pressure — just real guidance.