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SamMatch
Federal subcontracting intelligence

Find qualified subcontractors. Find primes that may need you.

SamMatch connects federal prime-contracting data with verified small-business capabilities.

Primes: source verified small businesses and document your outreach for subcontracting plan compliance.

Subcontractors: identify the prime awards that fit your capabilities and prepare the right next step to get on their team.

Primes: Upload RFP → ranked matches → logged outreachSubs: UEI preview → award signals → pursuit briefs
FAR / DFARS aware Requirement Assist SAM.gov entity cache SBA SBS sync Award signals & pursuit tools

SamMatch is built specifically for federal prime-to-subcontractor sourcing and business development. It is not a general bid-search or proposal-writing platform.

Two product lanes — one intelligence platform

Primes document outreach for subcontracting plan compliance. Subcontractors discover matching awards and prepare the next step — paid sub plans never boost organic match ranking.

SamMatch Compliance

Federal prime contractors

Find qualified small businesses, manage outreach, and document subcontracting-plan activity

$249/mo · $2,490/yr annual

  • Requirement Assist — PIID, NAICS, and goal analytics from RFP text
  • Ranked matching across ACTIVE SAM.gov small businesses
  • Good-faith effort documentation and prime mailbox
  • Optional Intelligence feed — capacity alerts from Pursuit subs (separate from matching)
  • Team workspace with included teammate
ACTIVE small business profiles searchable by primes

177,072

Ranked by NAICS and certification when primes run Requirement Assist — not static directory browsing.

SamMatch Signals

Small-business subcontractors

Discover → Prepare → Share. Start free, add Signals for award intelligence, upgrade to Pursuit for readiness tools and data rooms.

Free Profile

Free

Organic prime-match eligibility and requirement alerts.

  • · UEI claim & verification
  • · Prime requirement alerts
  • · Reply to prime threads
Claim your profile →

SamMatch Signals

$39/mo /month

Identify which primes may need you, understand why you match, and prepare the next action

  • · Award & modification alerts
  • · Five prime watchlists
  • · Pursuit briefs & digest
View Signals →

Prime Compliance — what you get

Ranked matching, RFP upload analytics, verified federal data, and outreach logging — one workspace for subcontracting plan work.

MATCH

Ranked subcontractor matching

Get a scored list of small businesses in minutes—not days of manual search.

Tell SamMatch what you need for each contract. It finds active, verified small businesses and ranks them by fit.

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter contract details

    Upload an RFP with Requirement Assist or enter PIID, NAICS, and cert type manually

  2. 2

    See ranked results

    Best matches first, with name, UEI, and capabilities

  3. 3

    Reach out

    Contact subs from the list—outreach is saved automatically

What you get

  • Results sorted by how well each firm fits your need
  • Filter by HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or 8(a)
  • Optional cyber level filter for defense work
  • Inactive SAM.gov registrations are removed
  • Jump from a match to a message in one click
What you enter → what you get
You enterYou get
Contract ID + NAICS codeA ranked list of small businesses
Cert type needed (e.g. HUBZone)Only firms with that certification
Cyber level (optional)Only firms at or above that level
Keywords (optional)Better matches for specific skills
AI

Requirement Assist — RFP upload & analytics

Upload solicitation text and get draft PIID, NAICS, goal percentages, and a source snippet — your team approves before matching.

Paste or upload RFP text. SamMatch extracts contract fields and subcontracting goal analytics for human review — nothing goes live until your team confirms.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload RFP text

    Paste Section L/M subcontracting language or the full solicitation

  2. 2

    Review extracted analytics

    PIID, NAICS, goal percentages, suggested cert category, and source snippet

  3. 3

    Approve & match

    Confirmed fields enter the matching engine — draft saved for your records

What you get

  • AI extracts structured contract fields from solicitation text
  • Subcontracting goal percentages parsed for HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and 8(a)
  • Source snippet ties each draft field back to the RFP language
  • Nothing goes live without human approval and accuracy attestation
  • Approved requirements flow straight into ranked subcontractor matching
RFP upload analytics — fields extracted for review
Extracted fieldUsed for
PIID / contract numberLinks matching and reporting to the right contract
Primary NAICS codeFinds subs in the right industry
Goal percentages (HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a))Sets category targets on the requirement
Suggested cert categoryFirst ranked match run for the right socio-economic tag
Source snippet from RFPAudit trail showing where the draft came from
SAM

SAM.gov verification & data sync

Trust the data—every firm is checked against the official federal registry.

SamMatch pulls firm details from SAM.gov and the SBA small business directory. You do not need to re-type spreadsheets each week.

How it works

  1. 1

    Firm signs up

    They enter their 12-character UEI

  2. 2

    SamMatch checks SAM.gov

    Name, status, and codes are confirmed

  3. 3

    Profile stays current

    Data refreshes on a regular schedule

What you get

  • UEI checked when a firm joins
  • Legal name and CAGE code stored with each profile
  • Capabilities and keywords synced from federal directories
  • Firms with inactive SAM.gov status are hidden from search
  • Cert tags (HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a)) shown on each profile
FAR

Subcontracting plan dashboard

See all your contracts, categories, and progress in one workspace.

After your subcontracting plan is approved, use SamMatch to track each contract and the small business categories you need to fill.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add contracts

    Enter each contract ID and category goals

  2. 2

    Find & contact subs

    Run matches and send outreach

  3. 3

    Review progress

    See status by category across all contracts

  4. 4

    Prepare reports

    Pull data when ISR/SSR reporting is due

What you get

  • One row per contract with NAICS and cert requirements
  • Summary tiles show how each category is covered
  • A team member confirms details before matching runs
  • Prime accounts see full results; subs keep free profiles
  • Export-friendly data for federal reporting tools
Your workflow in four steps
StepWhat SamMatch does
Plan approvedYou enter contract IDs and category targets
Find subsRanked matches + in-app messages
Track outreachSaved message history per firm
Report timeCategory totals ready for ISR/SSR entry
MAIL

Prime mailbox & outreach

Message subcontractors in-app and build your outreach record as you work.

Primes send the first message. Subs reply. Every conversation is tied to your contract workflow—not lost in personal email folders.

How it works

  1. 1

    Prime sends message

    From a match or search result

  2. 2

    Sub replies

    Only inside existing threads

  3. 3

    Record saved

    Outreach logged for your compliance file

What you get

  • Primes can start conversations with matched firms
  • Subs cannot cold-email primes—only reply
  • Email alerts when a new message arrives
  • Subs get alerts when a new contract matches their profile
  • Message history supports good-faith effort documentation
Who can message whom
RoleStart a thread?Reply?
Prime (paid plan)YesYes
Subcontractor (free)NoYes—to prime threads only
CMMC

CMMC self-report filter

For defense work, filter subs by the cyber level they report—then verify through official channels.

Some DoD contracts need cyber hygiene flow-down. Subs report their CMMC level. Primes can require a minimum level when searching. This is self-reported data—not a government certification check.

How it works

  1. 1

    Sub reports level

    Level 1 or Level 2 on their dashboard

  2. 2

    Prime sets minimum

    Optional filter on each requirement

  3. 3

    Matches respect floor

    Only subs at or above the level appear

What you get

  • Simple form on the sub dashboard with accuracy checkbox
  • Prime picks minimum level per requirement
  • Search hides subs below the required level
  • Match cards show each sub's reported level
  • Always confirm cyber claims through official DoD channels
Manual search vs SamMatch — time saved
TaskThe old wayWith SamMatch
Find subs by industry + certExport a directory; filter in ExcelRanked list in minutes
Check if a firm is active in SAM.govLook up each firm one by oneInactive firms filtered out automatically
Track who you contactedSearch email foldersMessages saved per contract
Turn an RFP into search fieldsRead PDF; type goals into a spreadsheetUpload text; review PIID, NAICS, and goal analytics
Prep category totals for reportingRebuild spreadsheetsDashboard totals by category
SamMatch Signals & Pursuit

Subcontractor intelligence — Discover, Prepare, Share

Free profiles stay in prime search. Signals adds award intelligence. Pursuit adds readiness scoring, vault, capability statements, and data rooms — paid plans never boost organic match ranking.

SIG

SamMatch Signals — award intelligence

Know which primes to watch and why a new award may fit your firm.

Track prime contractors and receive pursuit briefs when USAspending data shows new awards or modifications aligned to your NAICS and certifications.

  • Prime watchlists tied to your NAICS and cert profile
  • New award and modification alerts from public federal data
  • Pursuit briefs with confidence labels and match reasoning
  • Weekly digest so opportunities do not slip through
  • Supplier portal directory links when available
READY

SamMatch Pursuit — readiness & pipeline

Show up prepared when the signal fits — score, vault, and pipeline in one place.

Upgrade from Signals to score readiness per award, maintain past-performance and certification records, and track pursuits through a lightweight pipeline.

  • Prime readiness score with specific deficiencies to close
  • Past-performance vault and certification tracker
  • Contract-specific capability statements from verified profile data only
  • Pursuit pipeline board linked to your signal feed
  • Capacity broadcasts visible to opt-in premium primes
VAULT

Shareable data rooms

One expiring link for primes — no login required on their side.

Bundle your capability statement, past-performance highlights, and certification tracker into a secure, time-limited share when you are ready to pursue.

  • Generate from verified profile and vault entries — no invented experience
  • Expiring share links with optional label for the prime audience
  • Guest view at /share/room/[token] — no SamMatch account needed
  • Separate from organic matching — sharing does not change search rank
Subcontractor plans — free through Pursuit

Tap the i next to any capability for a short description.

CapabilityFree profileSignals ($39/mo)Pursuit ($89/mo)
SAM.gov UEI claim & verification
YesYesYes
Prime requirement alerts
YesYesYes
Reply to prime mailbox threads
YesYesYes
Prime watchlists & award alerts
YesYes
Pursuit briefs & weekly digest
YesYes
Prime readiness score
Yes
Past-performance vault & cert tracker
Yes
Capability statements & data rooms
Yes
Boosts organic prime match ranking
NoNoNo

How it works

Two paths on one platform — prime compliance workspace and subcontractor pursuit intelligence.

For primes

Source subs and document outreach

1

Sign in as a prime

Create your workspace and verify your company UEI from SAM.gov. Preview matching before you subscribe.

2

Upload your RFP or enter a requirement

Requirement Assist extracts PIID, NAICS, and subcontracting goal analytics from solicitation text — pre-award or post-award.

3

See ranked matches

Get a scored list of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms in minutes — not days of manual SBS search.

4

Connect & save records

Message subs in-app and log outreach automatically for your FAR 52.219-9 good-faith effort file.

For subcontractors

Discover awards and prepare to pursue

1

Enter your UEI

Load your public SAM.gov profile and see how many primes and recent awards match your NAICS and certifications.

2

Claim your profile

Verify through your SAM.gov point of contact. Stay eligible for organic prime matching at no cost.

3

Follow primes and awards

SamMatch Signals alerts you when matching primes win new federal awards or receive modifications.

4

Prepare your next step

SamMatch Pursuit adds readiness scoring, a past-performance vault, capability statements, and shareable data rooms when you are ready to pursue.

SamMatch Compliance

Subcontracting plan workspace for prime teams

$249/mo · $2,490/yr annual

Ranked matching, Requirement Assist, compliance dashboards, outreach logging, and optional capacity alerts from Pursuit subscribers — separate from ranked matching. Search 177,072 ACTIVE SAM.gov-verified profiles.

  • Requirement Assist — PIID, NAICS, and goal analytics
  • Ranked 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB matches
  • Good-faith effort documentation and prime mailbox

Resources

Practitioner guides and comparisons — written for teams who already know SBS (formerly DSBS), SAM.gov, and SAM.gov Subcontracting Plan Reporting.

View all guides →

SamMatch organizes subcontractor sourcing, outreach, and category data to support ISR and SSR preparation. Official reports are submitted through SAM.gov. SamMatch does not make legal or compliance determinations.

Prime contractor questions

How SamMatch helps compliance and capture teams source certified subcontractors faster, document outreach, and stay audit-ready under FAR 52.219-9.

How do I find HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or 8(a) subcontractors for a specific NAICS code?

In SamMatch you enter a target NAICS code and the socio-economic category you need, and the engine returns ACTIVE SAM.gov-registered small businesses ranked by fit. Claimed member firms can be messaged in-app; unclaimed firms can be solicited through their SAM.gov registration contact. This replaces manually cross-referencing SAM.gov and SBA exports for each requirement.

How is SamMatch different from SBA Small Business Search (SBS)?

Small Business Search (SBS), formerly Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) is a static government directory you query one search at a time. SamMatch is a modern alternative that ranks subcontractors against your specific subcontracting requirements, extracts draft fields from RFP uploads via Requirement Assist, filters to ACTIVE SAM.gov registrations, syncs SBA Small Business Search (SBS) data automatically, and gives you a workspace to track outreach and matches across every contract.

How does SamMatch help meet FAR 52.219-9 subcontracting plan goals?

SamMatch lets prime contractors record each contract's PIID, NAICS targets, and required socio-economic categories, then surfaces compliant subcontractors for every goal. A compliance dashboard shows your active requirements by category so you can see where you still need HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or 8(a) coverage before reporting.

Can SamMatch help document good-faith effort to subcontract with small businesses?

Yes. SamMatch keeps a record of the certified small businesses you identified and the outreach you sent through the platform — including solicitations emailed to unclaimed firms via their SAM.gov registration contact — which supports the good-faith-effort narrative contracting officers expect. SamMatch organizes this evidence; it does not provide legal determinations or file reports on your behalf.

How does SamMatch verify a subcontractor's certifications and registration?

SamMatch validates each firm's Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE code, NAICS codes, and ACTIVE registration status against SAM.gov, and syncs socio-economic certifications from SBA data. Only ACTIVE registrations appear in match results, so you are not reaching out to expired or unregistered vendors. Firms whose representatives have claimed and verified their profile are additionally flagged as claimed members.

Does SamMatch support subcontracting reporting like the ISR and SSR?

SamMatch helps you assemble the underlying data — which subcontractors you engaged, their certifications, and your progress against each goal — that feeds Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR). Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR) are filed through SAM.gov Subcontracting Plan Reporting. SamMatch keeps sourcing and outreach data organized for report preparation; it does not file reports or make compliance determinations.

Can SamMatch extract fields from an RFP or solicitation upload?

Yes. Requirement Assist lets prime contractors paste or upload solicitation text. SamMatch extracts draft PIID, primary NAICS, subcontracting goal percentages for HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and 8(a), a suggested socio-economic category, and a supporting source snippet from the RFP. Your team reviews and attests accuracy before the requirement enters ranked matching — extracted data is never auto-posted.

How much does SamMatch cost for prime contractors?

Prime contractors pay $249/mo (annual billing at $2,490/yr — roughly two months free) for ranked matching, Requirement Assist (RFP upload analytics), the FAR 52.219-9 compliance dashboard, and in-app outreach. Subcontractors join free, which keeps the small business pool deep for primes searching it.

Which socio-economic categories can SamMatch match against?

SamMatch matches against the categories that count toward subcontracting plan goals: HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a) Business Development participants, plus general small business status — all filtered by NAICS code and ACTIVE SAM.gov registration.

Subcontractor questions

Free signup for HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and 8(a) firms — matching, Signals, and outreach rules on SamMatch.

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.

Do I need a paid subscription as a veteran-owned or woman-owned small business?

No. SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms join free. Prime contractors pay $249/mo for ranked matching, the compliance dashboard, and outreach tools. A deep free subcontractor pool helps primes find qualified small businesses faster.

How does SamMatch verify my SAM.gov registration?

SamMatch validates your Unique Entity ID (UEI) against SAM.gov on onboarding and caches entity status. Only ACTIVE registrations remain matchable. You attest that profile and certification data are accurate before appearing in prime search results.

What is SamMatch Signals and how is it different from my free profile?

Your free profile keeps you in prime search results and lets you reply when primes reach out. SamMatch Signals ($39/mo) adds award intelligence — alerts when matching primes win federal awards or receive modifications, plus pursuit briefs built from public contract data. Signals does not change how primes rank you in Requirement Assist matching.

Do paid subcontractor plans boost my match ranking with primes?

No. Organic prime matching ranks firms by NAICS fit, certifications, and ACTIVE SAM.gov status — not by subscription tier. Signals and Pursuit unlock intelligence and preparation tools for your team; they never pay-to-rank you higher in prime search results. Pursuit subscribers may optionally broadcast capacity alerts to primes, which is separate from ranked matching.

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