About the practice

Most small businesses that register in SAM.gov never win a single contract. Not because they can't do the work — because nobody showed them how the market actually operates. Contracting Authority was founded to close that gap for businesses that are serious about federal revenue.

Founder

Contracting Authority is led by a U.S. Army Special Operations veteran with a career spanning the defense industry and small business ownership. The founder operates his own Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business in the federal market — pursuing set-aside solicitations, responding to sources sought notices, building supplier relationships with major primes, and navigating the same registrations, certifications, and compliance rules his clients face.

That practitioner perspective is the entire premise of this firm: the strategies we recommend are the strategies we run ourselves.

Who we work with

• New entrants — businesses with commercial revenue exploring federal work for the first time.
• Certified firms — SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone companies that hold a certification but haven't converted it into awards.
• Active bidders — firms submitting proposals that need capture discipline, compliance rigor, or a fresh set of eyes.

How we work

Every engagement begins with a readiness assessment and ends with a plain-language verdict: where you can win, what's missing, and what it will take. We'd rather tell you a market isn't right for you than bill you to chase it. Engagements are remote-first and scoped to outcomes — a filed certification, a finished capability statement, a submitted proposal — not open-ended retainers.

Independence & disclaimers

Contracting Authority is an independent consulting practice. We are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or any federal agency. Nothing on this site is legal advice; always verify requirements against the solicitation, the FAR, and your attorney.