SamMatchFederal subcontracting compliance

HUBZone small business subcontractor matching

HUBZone-certified firms are a core category under FAR 52.219-9 subcontracting plans. SamMatch lets HUBZone small businesses maintain a free, ACTIVE SAM.gov-verified profile and receive alerts when prime contractors post requirements that need HUBZone coverage for a specific NAICS and PIID.

What HUBZone subs get on SamMatch

  • Free profile with UEI verification and DSBS capability narrative sync
  • Match visibility when primes filter to HUBZone subcontracting plan categories
  • Email and in-app alerts for new requirements aligned to your NAICS
  • Prime-initiated outreach — reply in the compliance mailbox

ACTIVE registration matters

Lapsed SAM.gov registrations drop out of SamMatch match results automatically. Keeping your entity ACTIVE in SAM.gov — and your HUBZone certification current with SBA — keeps you visible to primes filling plan goals.

Frequently asked questions

How do HUBZone businesses find prime subcontracting opportunities?

On SamMatch, primes post PIID-level requirements with NAICS and HUBZone tags. When a requirement matches your verified profile, you get an opportunity alert. Primes initiate contact when you rank in their match results.

Does SamMatch charge HUBZone small businesses?

No. HUBZone and all other certified small business subcontractors use SamMatch free. Prime contractors subscribe for ranked matching and the compliance dashboard.

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