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Guide · Jul 8, 2026
How to win your first government contract
First Contract Path: set up an entity, get a UEI, check demand, learn set-asides, and decide when to bid.
Guide · Jul 8, 2026
SAM.gov registration walkthrough
What SAM.gov and the Unique Entity ID (UEI) are for, what blocks first-time registrants, and where to get free APEX help.
Guide · Jul 8, 2026
What is a set-aside?
Plain English set-aside rules for small business programs, with links to open opportunities.