# svmacpack.com > AI-optimized mirror of svmacpack.com containing 50 pages totalling 35,150 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://svmacpack.com/. Last updated: 2026-06-13T21:41:00.128Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [**“Government contracting is not a secret, it’s just a process.”**](/content/site-root.html): GovCon Chamber teaches small businesses to sell to the federal government with free training for 8(a), women-owned businesses, veteran and HUBZone firms. (79 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [What is a CAGE Code and Why Do Government Contractors Need One?](/content/blog/cage-code-intro/index.html): A CAGE code is a unique 5-character identifier assigned by the Defense Logistics Agency to businesses selling to the federal government. (1,635 words) - [8(a) STARS III Directory](/content/stars3directory/index.html): Learn which small businesses were awarded prime contracts on the 8(a) STARS III contract vehicle. Included are company name, point of contact, phone and email. (114 words) - [resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149644073/index.html](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149644073/index.html) (1 words) - [resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149647049/index.html](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149647049/index.html) (1 words) - [Introduction to Category Management](/content/blog/understanding_category_management_from_a_small_business_perspective.html): Category Management is an evolving initiative in Government Contracting to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency. GovCon Chamber of Commerce founder Neil McDonnell guides you through this important process and provides key names and links to leadership, details and critical websites. (1,006 words) - [Which Federal Agencies Award the Most 8(a) Sole-Source Contracts in the 4th Quarter?](/content/blog/which-federal-agencies-award-the-most-8-a-sole-source-contracts-in-the-4th-quarter.html): End-of-year federal spending is a crucial time for 8(a) firms. Approximately 50% of direct award contracts and 67% of sole source awards take place during Q4. Neil McDonnell reveals which agencies are most likely to award year-end contracts to minority-owned 8(a) contracting firms. (824 words) - [HHS | Department of Health and Human Services](/content/hhs/index.html): Learn how HHS buys the goods and services it procures across 12 operating divisions (419 words) - [resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149445344/index.html](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149445344/index.html) (1 words) - [resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149506891/index.html](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149506891/index.html) (1 words) - [ Not Found (404) ](/content/blog/long-range-acquisition-forecasts-lraf-c2-a0/index.html) (29 words) - [8(a) STARS III Contract Overview](/content/blog/8astarsiii/index.html): 8(a) STARS III was awarded to over 440 small businesses in 2021. This article provides information about the contract vehicle and a list of the contract holders with points of contact information. (4,361 words) - [resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149445189/index.html](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149445189/index.html) (1 words) - [resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149444665/index.html](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149444665/index.html) (1 words) - [blog/hhs-federal-buyers-are-looking-for-small-business-government-contractors.html](/content/blog/hhs-federal-buyers-are-looking-for-small-business-government-contractors.html) (1 words) - [blog/dow-acquisition-transformation-strategy-2026/index.html](/content/blog/dow-acquisition-transformation-strategy-2026/index.html) (1 words) - [7 Critical Questions Government Contractors Must Ask in Q4 FY 2024](/content/blog/7-questions-government-contractors-must-ask-in-q4-fy-2024-neil-mcdonnell.html): Capability statement is needed for the easiest government contracts to win – especially 8(a) firms and #wosb small businesses. Prepare for EOY spending. (2,123 words) - [wosb/index.html](/content/wosb/index.html) (1 words) - [How to Search FPDS: How Small Businesses Find Who Buys What They Sell (part 2)](/content/blog/how-to-search-fpds-to-find-who-buys-what-you-sell/index.html): Learn how to search FPDS step-by-step to identify which agencies buy what you sell, find incumbent contractors, and spot 2026–2027 recompetes. A practical guide for small business federal contractors. (2,653 words) - [Who Can You Call about Government Contracts?](/content/blog/who-can-small-businesses-call-about-federal-government-contracts.html): Cold Calling scripts and templates for small business federal government contracting meetings and matchmaking sessions. (1,470 words) - [Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Government Contracts](/content/blog/government-contract-subject-matter-experts/index.html): Neil McDonnell teaches small businesses to demonstrate their Subject Matter Expertise and attraction the attention of federal agency buyers.. (1,188 words) - [Your 6-second Federal Contracting Capability Statement](/content/blog/6-second-government-contracting-capability-statement.html): The job of a Small Business Capability Statement is to open federal agency doors. Capability statement is even used for the easiest government contracts to win (1,010 words) - [**GovCon Chamber Blog**](/content/blog/index.html): Government Contracting expert Neil McDonnell teaches small businesses to win federal government contracts. (754 words) - [Recover Password](/content/password/new/index.html): Neil McDonnell presents FREE DAILY government contracting and business development training for 8(a), #wosb, #vosb #sdvosb and #HUBZone firms. (4 words) - [Government Contracting Marketing Assets](/content/marketing-assets/index.html): Small Businesses need 6 essential government contracting marketing assets to attract the attention of teaming partners and federal buyers in 2024. (311 words) - [ Not Found (404) ](/content/blog/6-second-government-contracting-capability-statem/index.html) (29 words) - [Podcast Guest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2149445497/index.html): Discover 'Government Contracting Success' podcast with Neil McDonnell to learn from federal agency buyers and large prime contracting experts. (1,090 words) - [Government Contracting Series 'How to do Business With... '](/content/dobusinesswith/index.html): In this government contracting "How to Do Business with..." series, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains the buying strategies and processes of major federal agencies. Learn their mission, vision, goals and objectives to discover how your small business can bring solutions. (92 words) - [How to Make $10M Federal Subcontracting | Business Development Roadmap](/content/blog/business-development-roadmap-how-to-make-10m-federal-subcontracting.html): Subcontracting with large prime contractors offer the easiest government contracts to win. (845 words) - [Get the Maximum Value from Navy Gold Coast and GovCon Conferences](/content/blog/how-to-guarantee-success-at-navy-gold-coast-and-other-govcon-conferences.html): Neil McDonnell's 3 Step Process for Government Contractors to maximize the ROI of attendance at Navy Gold Coast conferences. Maximize value pre and post events. (1,392 words) - [How to Stay Visible with HHS Buyers in 2025](/content/blog/how-to-stay-visible-with-hhs-buyers-in-2025/index.html): Updated guidance for small businesses selling to HHS: Register in SBCX, adapt to staff and budget cuts, and maximize LinkedIn visibility with HHS buyers and teammates. (860 words) - [A Beginner's Guide to Long-Range Acquisition Forecasts (LRAFs)](/content/blog/beginners-guide-to-federal-long-range-acquisition-forecasts-in-2024.html): Neil McDonnell shows small business government contractors how to use 2024 Federal Agency Long-Range Acquisition Forecasts. (1,568 words) - [7 Government Contracting Small Business Mentors](/content/mentors/index.html): 7 tax-funded mentors help small businesses grow in the federal marketplace. SBDCs, WBCs, VBOCs, APEX / PTACs and SBA Business Opportunity Specialists. (198 words) - [6 Most Important Marketing Assets for Federal Contractors](/content/blog/6-most-important-marketing-assets-for-federal-contractors.html): In today's training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell reviews the 6 key marketing assets that complete each small business small business profile in the eyes of federal buyers. Take 30 minutes to be sure your marketing assets are current. (623 words) - [LinkedIn Mastery: Start & Grow a Newsletter](/content/resource_redirect/offers/w5lttz4c/index.html): Neil McDonnell presents FREE DAILY government contracting and business development training for 8(a), #wosb, #vosb #sdvosb and #HUBZone firms. (246 words) - [ How to Win Government Contracts for Small Businesses by Neil McDonnell ](/content/login/index.html): Neil McDonnell presents FREE DAILY government contracting and business development training for 8(a), #wosb, #vosb #sdvosb and #HUBZone firms. (22 words) - [resource_redirect/downloads/file-uploads/sites/33734/themes/2159095926/downloads/0d6d131-4d62-6365-50c-ce2de764b25_capability_statement_template_-_govcon_chamber_neil_mcdonnell-docx.html](/content/resource_redirect/downloads/file-uploads/sites/33734/themes/2159095926/downloads/0d6d131-4d62-6365-50c-ce2de764b25_capability_statement_template_-_govcon_chamber_neil_mcdonnell-docx.html) (1 words) - [How to Use Capabilities Briefing Decks to Start Conversations with Government Buyers](/content/blog/how-to-use-capabilities-briefing-decks-to-start-conversations-with-government-buyers.html): What's the difference between Capability 'Statement' and Capability 'Briefing'? Neil McDonnell of GovCon Chamber explains how to sell to government buyers. (1,469 words) - [portals/index.html](/content/portals/index.html) (1 words) - [blog/introduction-to-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds-part-1.html](/content/blog/introduction-to-the-federal-procurement-data-system-fpds-part-1.html) (1 words) - [7-step-process-for-government-contracting-success/index.html](/content/7-step-process-for-government-contracting-success/index.html) (1 words) - [Neil McDonnell](/content/neil-mcdonnell-govcon-speaker/index.html): Neil McDonnell—government contracting expert, GovCon keynote speaker, and federal sales trainer helping agencies and small businesses work together effectively., Book Neil McDonnell, President of GovCon Chamber and federal sales expert. A 25-year technology government contractor, Army veteran, and LinkedIn influencer trusted by agencies, primes, APEX Accelerators, venture capital investors, and small businesses. (1,379 words) - [Terms of Use](/content/pages/terms/index.html) (2,144 words) - [resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151723257/index.html](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151723257/index.html) (1 words) - [How to Use SAM.gov to Find Federal Contract Opportunities](/content/how-to-use-sam-gov-to-find-federal-contract-opportunities.html): The only SAM.gov training you need in 2026 to find winnable federal contract opportunities. A step-by-step guide for small business government contractors, The only SAM.gov training you need in 2026 to find real, winnable federal contract opportunities. A step-by-step guide for small business government contractors. (2,068 words) - [Privacy Policy](/content/pages/privacy-policy/index.html) (1,630 words) - [Recent Government Contracting Posts](/content/blogposts/index.html): Learn marketing and sales strategies for successful government contracting in the federal marketplace. (125 words) - [The Best Capability Statement for Federal Government Contracting in 2026](/content/best-capability-statement-for-government-contracting.html): Write your Small Business government contracting capability statement with the right keywords, format and NAICS codes to get meetings with federal buyers. (1,094 words) - [Start and grow a LinkedIn newsletter in under an hour](/content/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151991492/index.html): LinkedIn newsletter course teaching how to start, write, publish, and grow a newsletter on LinkedIn. Build your audience and increase visibility. (145 words) - [Government Contracting Success Podcast](/content/podcast-episodes/index.html): Government Contracting podcast featuring federal sales expert Neil McDonnell with federal agency buyers, contracting officers and large prime experts. 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