- SAM.gov UEI verification and ACTIVE registration gate
- Profile enriched from federal small business directory data and keywords
- Opportunity alerts when new prime requirements match your NAICS and certs
- Reply to prime-initiated mailbox threads (no cold outbound)
- Optional CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 self-attestation for DoD work
Get in the pool when primes search your NAICS
Federal prime requirements are not sitting on SAM.gov's homepage — they live in PIIDs with subcontracting plan gaps. When a prime searches your NAICS and certification, SamMatch ranks verified profiles and sends alerts to matching subs. Join free: verify your UEI, maintain your capabilities, and be findable when the requirement drops. Without a claimed profile, that conversation starts with someone else.
What you get for free
Certifications we match on
SamMatch supports the socio-economic categories that count toward federal subcontracting plan goals: HUBZone, WOSB / woman-owned small business, SDVOSB / service-disabled veteran-owned, and 8(a) Business Development participants — plus general small business status, filtered by NAICS code.
Paid plans — Signals and Pursuit
Paid subcontractor plans unlock award intelligence and pursuit preparation tools. They never change your organic ranking when primes search for subs.
SamMatch Signals
$39/mo
Identify which primes may need you, understand why you match, and prepare the next action
SamMatch Pursuit
$89/mo
Score readiness, maintain a vault, generate capability statements, and share data rooms with primes
How matching works for subs
- Sign in and verify your UEI against SAM.gov.
- Complete your subcontractor profile and accuracy attestation.
- When a prime posts a requirement aligned to your NAICS and certification, you get an alert — often before manual outreach lists go out.
- Primes contact you through SamMatch when you fit their subcontracting plan gap.
Frequently asked questions
Is SamMatch free for small business subcontractors?
Yes — your SamMatch profile is free. Claim with your SAM.gov UEI to stay eligible for organic prime matching, SBS capability enrichment, and in-app replies when primes contact you. Optional paid plans add award intelligence: SamMatch Signals ($39/mo) for prime award alerts and pursuit briefs, and SamMatch Pursuit ($89/mo) for readiness scoring, vault, capability statements, and data rooms.
How do I get matched to federal prime contract opportunities?
After you verify your UEI and complete your subcontractor profile, SamMatch alerts you when a prime posts a requirement that matches your NAICS codes and socio-economic certifications — HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or 8(a). Primes initiate contact; you reply in the mailbox.
Which certifications does SamMatch support for subcontractor matching?
SamMatch matches HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a) Business Development participants, plus general small business status. Certifications are synced from federal SBA/SBS (formerly DSBS) data and gated on ACTIVE SAM.gov registration.
Can subcontractors message prime contractors first on SamMatch?
No. Subcontractors reply to prime-initiated threads only — this keeps outreach aligned with prime compliance workflows and reduces spam. When a prime contacts you about a matching requirement, you can respond in-app and receive email notifications.
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