Dr. McKnight · The Contracting Preacher
Proposal · Confidential · 2026
Federal Contracting Proposal · Cover

Your roadmap
to federal contracts.

Prepared For
[ Client Name ]
Delivered · July 2026 · By Dr. McKnight
thecontractingpreacher.com Columbia · Charleston · Summerville · Hilton Head (202) 276-2913
The Contracting Preacher
02 · Who We Are
The Practice

Federal contracts,
won with faith.

Dr. McKnight — The Contracting Preacher — helps small businesses nationwide navigate SAM.gov registration, government certifications, bid writing, and proposal preparation to win federal contracts.

89%Proposal Win Rate
$50M+Contracts Won
500+Businesses Served
15+Years Experience
Federal Contracting ConsultantEst. Federal · SAM Certified · SBA Approved
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03 · The Problem
Why Businesses Fail at Federal

The federal market is massive.
Most small businesses never touch it.

73%

Never Register

Of small businesses eligible for federal contracts never complete SAM.gov registration — the mandatory front door.

40%

Miss Certifications

Qualify for set-asides (8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) but never claim them — leaving billions on the table.

85%

Lose on Compliance

Of first-time proposals are disqualified before technical evaluation — for missing forms, wrong format, expired registrations.

Source: SBA / SAM.gov small-business participation data03 / 12
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04 · The Solution
What We Do

End-to-end federal contracting — done right.

  • SAM.gov registration & UEI setup
  • 8(a) · HUBZone · WOSB · SDVOSB certification
  • Opportunity identification & bid/no-bid scoring
  • Compliant proposal & bid writing
  • Post-award compliance & contract growth
Full-lifecycle federal contracting support04 / 12
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05 · Our Process
Six Steps · First Call to First Contract

From SAM to signed.

01
Free Consult

30-min call. Discuss goals. Map path.

02
Strategic Assessment

Evaluate capabilities. Identify NAICS. Determine certifications.

03
Registration & Cert

SAM.gov registration. Certification applications. Complete & accurate.

04
Opportunity ID

Active & upcoming contracts matched to your profile.

05
Proposal Prep

Compelling, compliant proposals. Maximize evaluation scores.

06
Win & Grow

Award support. Compliance. Position for the next contract.

Proven system · Refined across 500+ engagements05 / 12
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06 · Service Detail
Deliverables

What you get, concretely.

Registration & Certification

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.

Proposal & Bid Preparation

Sources-sought responses · RFI · RFQ · RFP responses · Compliance matrices · Technical volumes · Past-performance narratives · Pricing narratives · Teaming/JV agreements · Post-award compliance.

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07 · Past Performance
Selected Engagements

Real people. Real contracts. Real results.

Client · SectorScopeContract ValueOutcome
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
Additional references available under NDA07 / 12
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08 · Why Us
Differentiators

Choosing a consultant is a decision.
Choose one who moves like this.

89%

Win Rate

More than double industry average. We only bid when you can win.

1:1

Personal Access

Dr. McKnight leads every engagement. No handoffs. No juniors.

100%

Compliance

Every registration, cert & proposal meets 100% of government requirements.

$50M+

Won for Clients

Real revenue, real growth, real impact — across every industry.

500+

Businesses Served

From solo entrepreneurs to established companies. Every sector.

Faith-Anchored

Integrity, honesty and faith-based values in every relationship.

Federal contracting, faithfully done08 / 12
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09 · Our Values
Guiding Principle
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans."
— Proverbs 16 : 3
Your success is our ministry09 / 12
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10 · Your Roadmap
Recommended Path for [ Client Name ]

Your 30-60-90 day path.

30
Days · Foundation

Complete SAM.gov registration. Confirm NAICS. Kick off certification applications (8(a) / WOSB / HUBZone as applicable).

60
Days · Pipeline

Certifications submitted. Capability statement live. First shortlist of 5-8 target opportunities scored & ranked.

90
Days · First Bid

First compliant proposal submitted. Teaming relationships opened. Ongoing opportunity pipeline established.

Timeline may accelerate based on complete intake & existing registrations10 / 12
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11 · Investment
Engagement Options

Structured to match your stage.

Starter

Registration & Setup

SAM.gov registration · UEI · CAGE · Capability statement · NAICS optimization · One certification application.

Fixed engagement

Pursuit

Registration + One Proposal

Everything in Starter · Plus opportunity ID · Bid/no-bid analysis · One full proposal package · Compliance matrix.

Most Popular

Retainer

Ongoing Federal Growth

Monthly opportunity pipeline · Unlimited proposals · Compliance monitoring · Teaming introductions · Post-award support.

Best long-term ROI

Exact pricing scoped after intake · Free 30-min consultation to confirm fit11 / 12
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12 · Take the First Step
Next Step

Ready to win your first — or next —
federal contract?

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.

Book Your Consultation →
(202) 276-2913 info@thecontractingpreacher.com thecontractingpreacher.com