Who SamMatch is for
SamMatch is federal subcontracting intelligence with two product lanes. Prime contractors pay for ranked matching and FAR 52.219-9 plan execution. Small businesses join free for organic prime matching, with optional Signals and Pursuit subscriptions for award intelligence and pursuit prep — paid sub plans never boost match ranking.
Prime contractors & compliance teams
Subcontracts managers, SBLOs, and compliance teams use SamMatch after subcontracting plan approval — to source certified subs, log outreach, and prep ISR/SSR data beyond SBS directory searches.
Subcontractors — free profile, optional Signals & Pursuit
Small businesses with federal certifications maintain a verified profile, receive opportunity alerts when primes post matching requirements, and may add Signals or Pursuit for award intelligence and readiness tools.
- For subcontractors
Free SAM.gov-verified profile plus optional Signals ($39/mo) and Pursuit ($89/mo) for award intelligence and readiness tools — paid plans never boost organic match ranking.
- For SDVOSB / veteran-owned contractors
Free SDVOSB profile — get found when primes search for veteran-owned subcontractors by NAICS.
- For HUBZone contractors
Visible to primes filling HUBZone subcontracting plan goals — ACTIVE registration and SBS enrichment included.
- For WOSB / woman-owned contractors
Free WOSB profile — get found when primes search for woman-owned subcontractors by NAICS.
- For 8(a) contractors
Match to prime requirements targeting 8(a) Business Development participants — free profile and UEI verification.
Not sure where to start? Compare SamMatch to SBS or browse practitioner guides.