Government contracts, built for small business
The federal government spends over $700 billion annually on contracts, with 25%+ going to small businesses. Votion helps you find the right opportunities, prepare winning proposals, and grow your government revenue.
AI-Powered Contract Discovery
Stop searching dozens of procurement portals. Votion aggregates federal, state, and local contracts and matches them to your business profile, certifications, and capabilities.
Certification Guidance
Get step-by-step guidance on SBA 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and MBE certifications. AI identifies which certifications unlock the most opportunities for your business.
Proposal Assistance
AI drafts compliant proposals tailored to each solicitation. Automated compliance checks ensure you meet every requirement before submission.
Win Rate Analytics
Track your bid history, win rate, and pipeline value. AI analyzes award patterns to recommend which contracts give you the best shot.
Types of government contracts for small business
Set-aside contracts
Reserved exclusively for small businesses. Federal agencies must set aside contracts under $250,000 for small business competition.
Sole-source contracts
Awarded without competition to certified small businesses (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) under certain dollar thresholds.
Subcontracting opportunities
Large prime contractors must submit small business subcontracting plans. A proven path to build past performance.
State and local contracts
Municipalities, counties, and state agencies issue thousands of contracts annually. Often less competitive than federal opportunities.
GSA Schedule contracts
Pre-negotiated pricing agreements that make it easy for agencies to buy from you. A long-term revenue stream once established.
Micro-purchases
Purchases under $10,000 require no formal competition. Agencies can buy directly from any qualified business using a government purchase card.
$178B
Awarded to small businesses in FY2024
25.4%
Of federal contract dollars to small business
43%
Of DoD contracts go to small business
500K+
Active contract opportunities at any time
Frequently asked questions
Small businesses can find government contracts through SAM.gov for federal opportunities, state procurement portals, and local government bid boards. Votion aggregates these sources and uses AI to match contracts to your business profile automatically.
Key certifications include SBA 8(a) for disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). Many contracts have set-aside requirements for certified businesses.
The federal government has a statutory goal of awarding 23% of prime contract dollars to small businesses. In recent years, this has exceeded 25%, representing over $150 billion annually.
The timeline varies. Simple purchases under $250,000 can close in weeks. Larger contracts typically take 3-12 months from RFP release to award. Building a track record with smaller contracts first improves your win rate on larger opportunities.
Not always. Many contracts set aside for small businesses have relaxed past performance requirements. Subcontracting with an experienced prime contractor is another way to build your government track record.