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For veteran-owned trade contractors with zero awards

Get your first federal award.

I’m a service-disabled veteran. I took my electrical company from zero to its first federal contract. Now I help veteran-owned trade firms do the same.

Most firms wait 18 to 24 months for their first federal award. I did it in 73 days.

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$179B
in federal prime contracts to small firms
28%
of all federal prime dollars
23%
the legal goal they beat
Fiscal year 2025. Source: SBA Small Business Procurement Scorecard
How it works

Three steps to your first award.

01

Get your free scorecard

See where your firm stands today.

02

Bid-ready in a day

We fix your SAM profile and build your capability statement.

03

3 matched bids in 30 days

Real bids that fit your trade, with what similar jobs went for.

3 real bids in 30 days, or your next month is free.

Who it is for

Certified. Ready to work. Zero awards.

If you own a veteran-owned electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction firm and have never won a federal award, this is built for you.

  • ✓Your firm is SBA certified SDVOSB or VOSB.
  • ✓You do electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction.
  • ✓You have zero federal awards on record.
Questions

Straight answers.

Who is First Award for?

Veteran-owned electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and construction firms that are SBA certified SDVOSB or VOSB and have zero federal awards on record.

What is the Bid-Ready Scorecard?

A free review of your firm that shows where you stand, what is holding you back, and what to fix first. It lands in your inbox within 48 hours. No cost, no call.

How long does it take to win a first federal award?

Most firms wait 18 to 24 months for a first federal award. Our founder, a service-disabled veteran who runs an electrical company in Austin, Texas, landed his first federal contract in 73 days.

What happens after the scorecard?

We fix your SAM profile and build your capability statement. Then we send you 3 matched bids in 30 days: real bids that fit your trade.

What is the guarantee?

3 real bids in 30 days, or your next month is free.

Do you guarantee I will win a contract?

No. Nobody can honestly promise a win. We get your firm bid-ready and put real, matched bids in front of you so you can compete.

Where do you work?

We serve Texas first and work remotely, so veteran-owned firms in other states can work with us too.

How do I get started?

Request your free scorecard on this page or email abe@getfirstaward.com.

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