How It Works
The engagement arc
Every client starts free, with a readiness score or an opportunity scan. Most move straight to Opportunity Monitoring. Firms with an active pipeline step up to Fractional BD Leadership.
How we measure success
Federal contract cycles run six to eighteen months. Award decisions belong to contracting officers and agency leadership, not to any business development firm. Any company that promises fast awards is misleading you.
GovTechPath measures progress by leading indicators that are within our control: qualified pipeline built, opportunities advanced to the proposal stage, teaming relationships formed, capability collateral completed, and proposals submitted. These are the inputs that produce awards over time. We report on them monthly so you always know exactly where you stand.
Free Readiness Score
About 2 minutesWhat happens
A free online assessment of six questions covering SAM.gov registration, ownership and set-aside eligibility, your capability statement, government past performance, your timeline, and what your business offers.
What you get
A readiness score and a summary of the gaps standing between you and your first government contract.
Typical next step
Book a free opportunity scan to see which contracts fit your business right now.
Free Opportunity Scan
30 minutesWhat happens
A call where we pull live opportunities matched to your business and walk through them together.
What you get
Three contracts you could pursue right now and a clear recommendation on your next step.
Typical next step
Most firms move straight to Opportunity Monitoring. Firms that aren't registered yet or aren't sure where to focus add a Readiness Sprint first.
Opportunity Monitoring
Month to monthWhat happens
Every month we source opportunities across SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending, and agency forecasts, score them against your business, and reach out to primes and teaming partners on your behalf.
What you get
Qualified opportunities delivered twice monthly, a bid or no bid recommendation on each, forecast and recompete alerts, teaming outreach, and a monthly pipeline call. Essentials or Growth, depending on your market.
Typical next step
Firms with a growing pipeline and active pursuits step up to Fractional BD Leadership.
Fractional BD Leadership
Short minimum, agreed up frontWhat happens
Everything in Opportunity Monitoring Growth, plus hands on capture management for active pursuits and relationship building with agencies and primes.
What you get
A senior business development leader accountable for your pipeline, with a Fractional VP of BD option for firms ready to scale.
Typical next step
Some clients stay at this level long term. Others build enough internal capacity to bring business development in house.
Common questions
What if I'm not ready to bid yet?
Start with the free readiness score. It shows which foundational items need to be in place first. Some you can fix in a week. Others, like getting your SAM registration current, take a bit longer. If you'd like help closing those gaps, add a Readiness Sprint.
Do I need to have sold to the government before?
No. Many clients come to GovTechPath with zero government history. Opportunity Monitoring finds opportunities that fit where you are today, including subcontracting with primes to build past performance.
Is proposal writing included in Opportunity Monitoring?
No. Proposal writing is a separate add-on, scoped per bid. Each proposal is different, and bundling it into a flat monthly fee creates the wrong incentives. You should want proposal work scoped honestly by complexity.
How long before I see my first award?
Honestly, anywhere from three to eighteen months, depending on the agency, contract type, and how competitive the pursuit is. Firms that bid consistently on well matched opportunities often see a first award within six to nine months. There are no guarantees, but that is the realistic range.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 30 minute opportunity scan. We'll show you three contracts you could pursue right now and recommend the right next step.