- SAM.gov UEI verification and ACTIVE registration gate
- Profile enriched from SBA DSBS capabilities and keywords
- Opportunity alerts when new prime requirements match your NAICS and certs
- Reply to prime-initiated mailbox threads (no cold outbound)
- Optional CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 self-attestation for DoD work
Free profile for federal small business subcontractors
SamMatch connects certified small businesses with federal prime contractors executing FAR 52.219-9 subcontracting plans. Subcontractors never pay — you verify your SAM.gov UEI, maintain your capabilities profile, and get notified when a prime's requirement matches your NAICS and socio-economic category.
What you get for free
Certifications we match on
SamMatch supports the socio-economic categories that count toward federal subcontracting plan goals: HUBZone, WOSB / woman-owned small business, SDVOSB / service-disabled veteran-owned, and 8(a) Business Development participants — plus general small business status, filtered by NAICS code.
How matching works for subs
- Sign in and verify your UEI against SAM.gov.
- Complete your subcontractor profile and accuracy attestation.
- When a prime posts a requirement aligned to your NAICS and certification, you get an alert.
- Primes contact you through SamMatch when you fit their subcontracting plan gap.
Frequently asked questions
Is SamMatch free for small business subcontractors?
Yes. Subcontractors create a free profile with SAM.gov UEI verification, DSBS capability enrichment, and an opportunity feed when prime contractors post requirements that match your NAICS and certifications. There is no monthly fee for subcontractor accounts.
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/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.
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