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Federal Market Access Program

Do Business with the
U.S. Government

The U.S. federal government is the world's largest buyer — spending over $715 billion annually on goods and services. We help foreign companies navigate registration, win contracts, comply with regulations, and scale across federal agencies.

$715B
Annual Federal Spend
100+
TAA Eligible Countries
130+
Contracting Agencies
42%
Small Business Share
🏛️ DoD: $768B obligated FY2025💊 HHS: $1.52T healthcare spend🚀 NASA: $240B aerospace contracts⚡ DoE: $480B energy investments🤝 42% set-aside for small business🌍 TAA covers 100+ eligible countries📊 $715B total federal contract spend📈 Contract awards up 76% since 2020🏛️ DoD: $768B obligated FY2025💊 HHS: $1.52T healthcare spend🚀 NASA: $240B aerospace contracts⚡ DoE: $480B energy investments🤝 42% set-aside for small business🌍 TAA covers 100+ eligible countries📊 $715B total federal contract spend📈 Contract awards up 76% since 2020
Live Market Intelligence

The Federal Market at a Glance

Real-time insights into U.S. government procurement — agency spend, growth trends, and contract structures.

$455.8B
Annual Federal Spend
Total contract obligations
72.0K+
Active Contracts
Across all agencies
26.8%
Small Business Set-Aside
Reserved for SMEs
$13.4B
Foreign-Nation Eligible
Via trade agreements

Spending by Agency

FY 2025 contract obligations ($ Billions)

DefenseHHSVAEnergyNASAGSA040080012001600

Federal Contract Growth

7-year trend in contract awards

202020212022202320242025202606121824

Contract Types

Distribution of vehicle structures

  • Fixed-Price
  • Cost-Reimbursement
  • Time & Materials
  • IDIQ / GSA

Top Contracting Agencies

Key buyers open to foreign suppliers

Defense$768B
HHS$1520B
VA$270B
Energy$480B
NASA$240B
GSA$90B
Frequently Asked

Can a Foreign Company Bid for U.S. Government Contracts?

Yes — under the right conditions, foreign companies can compete for and win U.S. government contracts. However, the path involves specific eligibility criteria, trade agreement qualifications, and compliance requirements that must be navigated strategically. That's where we come in.

Step-by-Step Roadmap

How to Win Federal Contracts

A proven six-phase workflow that takes your company from initial registration to scaled contract performance.

01

Entity Validation

Get your company properly set up to access the federal marketplace.

Weeks to Months
02

Market Positioning

Align your offerings with the right government classifications.

Varies
03

Contract Vehicle Strategy

Secure the optimal pathway to reach federal buyers.

Months
04

Bid & Compete

Identify and pursue the right opportunities for your business.

Ongoing
05

Compliance Management

Stay ahead of the regulatory requirements that govern federal contracts.

Ongoing
06

Perform & Scale

Build a track record and expand your presence across agencies.

Ongoing

Essential Registration Requirements

The digital platforms every foreign company must master to access the federal marketplace.

SAM.gov

Required

The official U.S. government system for entity registration, exclusions, and contract opportunities.

GSA Advantage

Contract Vehicle

Online marketplace for GSA Schedule contractors to sell products and services to federal buyers.

GSA eLibrary

Resource

Official source for GSA Schedules and contract award data — your catalog to federal buyers.

FPDS.gov

Intelligence

Federal Procurement Data System — search awarded contracts and analyze agency buying patterns.

Contract Vehicles & Pathways

Multiple acquisition pathways exist — we help you choose the right vehicle for your business.

Most Common

GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)

Long-term government-wide contracts providing commercial products & services at pre-negotiated prices.

IDIQ Contracts

Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity contracts for recurring needs with flexible ordering.

Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA)

Simplified acquisition vehicle leveraging GSA Schedule pricing for recurring requirements.

Set-Aside Programs

Contracts reserved for small businesses, women-owned, HUBZone, and socio-economic categories.

Compliance Gate

Eligibility & Compliance Requirements

Foreign companies must meet these requirements to qualify for U.S. government contracts.

Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Compliant Country

Goods must originate from a TAA-designated country.

Active SAM.gov Registration

Valid UEI and completed entity registration.

NATO SOFA / FTA Eligibility

Qualifying trade agreement status.

Cybersecurity (CMMC) Readiness

Appropriate CMMC maturity level for data handling.

FAR / DFARS Compliance

Federal Acquisition Regulation adherence.

Past Performance Record

Demonstrated capability and CPARS ratings.

Capital Access

Funding & Finance Programs

U.S. government-backed financing programs that support foreign companies entering the federal market.

EXIM Bank

Export-Import Bank financing and guarantees supporting U.S. government-linked exports.

$135B Capacity

DFC (U.S. International DFC)

Development Finance Corporation support for infrastructure and development projects.

$60B Portfolio

SBA Programs

Small Business Administration loan and surety bond programs for government contractors.

$30B Annually

SelectUSA

Federal program facilitating foreign direct investment and business expansion in the U.S.

$300B+ FDI
Professional Development

Training Programs & Seminars

Master federal procurement, compliance, and strategic bidding through our expert-led training sessions.

Federal Registration Essentials

Learn SAM.gov registration, CAGE codes, and tax ID requirements for federal contracting.

2 hours

Compliance & Regulations Bootcamp

Navigate FAR, DFARS, Buy American Act, and country-of-origin compliance requirements.

3 hours

Winning Federal Bids Strategy

Master proposal writing, competitive analysis, and strategic bid positioning for government contracts.

4 hours

Government Financing & Funding

Explore SBA loans, EDI programs, and federal financing options available to foreign suppliers.

2.5 hours

Trade Agreements & Market Access

Understand TAA eligibility, trade preferences, and market access strategies across federal agencies.

3 hours

Contract Performance & Scaling

Build your track record, expand contract value, and scale operations across multiple federal agencies.

2.5 hours
Why Partner With Us

Your Bridge to the World's Largest Buyer

From SAM.gov registration to contract performance, we provide end-to-end guidance — regulatory expertise, strategic bidding, compliance management, and funding access — all designed to help your company win and scale in the U.S. federal marketplace.

Full Registration Support
Compliance Management
Growth & Scaling Strategy