Discount category
Federal Contracting Tools
GovCon software, compliance tools, past-performance systems.
6 verified discounts in this category.
Unanet
Unanet GovCon (SDVOSB-friendly pricing)
SDVOSB certified businesses and other federal contractors. Ask about current partner pricing.
SDVOSB Certification
Best for: SDVOSB-certified firms doing federal contracting who need project accounting, timesheets, and CRM integrated.
Not worth it if: You are pre-SDVOSB or doing zero federal work. Overkill.
Deltek
Deltek Costpoint (GovCon ERP)
SDVOSB and small vet-owned federal contractors.
SDVOSB Certification
Best for: Mid-size SDVOSB firms ($5M+ revenue) doing serious federal contracting. Handles DCAA compliance well.
Not worth it if: You are a solo consultant or under $1M revenue. Overkill; Unanet or QuickBooks + Excel works.
GovWin IQ (Deltek)
GovWin IQ (Federal Opportunity Intelligence)
Any federal contractor. Small-business tier available.
Direct with vendor
Best for: SDVOSB firms actively pursuing federal contract capture. GovWin's opportunity pipeline data is among the best available.
Not worth it if: You are early in federal contracting and mostly using SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, and beta.SAM. GovWin is real money and only worth it with mature capture processes.
US General Services Administration
SAM.gov Registration (Free)
Any entity seeking federal contracts or grants. No veteran requirement, but required before SDVOSB certification.
No verification required
Best for: Every vet founder planning federal contracting or federal grant work. Mandatory prerequisite for SBA VetCert, SDVOSB set-asides, and SBIR applications.
Not worth it if: You have zero federal ambitions. Otherwise this is table stakes.
US Small Business Administration
SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Profile
Any small business registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB status shows once SBA VetCert is complete.
Business Address / State Filing
Best for: SDVOSB-certified vet founders. Contracting officers actively search DSBS when doing market research for set-aside awards. A complete profile with capability narrative and NAICS codes is free marketing to federal buyers.
Not worth it if: You are not doing federal work.
Department of Defense
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTAC) — Free Government Contracting Assistance
Any US small business pursuing government contracts. Veteran-owned businesses often get priority counseling.
No verification required
Best for: Every vet founder pursuing government contracting. APEX counselors help with SAM registration, SDVOSB certification prep, bid matching, proposal review, and subcontracting introductions. Free and there are 90+ locations nationally.
Not worth it if: You have zero government contracting ambitions.
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