Expired registrations are the number-one reason a qualified sub gets filtered out. Primes exclude inactive records because they cannot subcontract to them. Renew before you lapse.
How small businesses can get found by prime contractors
Primes find subcontractors by searching for a capability in a NAICS code with a certain certification. If your record is incomplete or expired, you are invisible to that search. Here is how to fix that.
Keep your SAM.gov registration ACTIVE
Get your NAICS and certifications right
List every NAICS code you can genuinely perform, and make sure your socio-economic certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) are current and reflected in your federal records. These are the exact filters primes use.
Claim a discoverable profile
A clear, current capability profile turns a search hit into a callback. Claim your SamMatch listing for free to control your capabilities and receive opportunities when primes post matching requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to be listed?
No. Subcontractor profiles on SamMatch are free. Prime contractors pay for matching and outreach tools, which keeps the small business pool deep.
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