Finding partners
Search bar
Enter keywords by capability, industry, or company name. You can also search by UEI or CAGE code. Results show a count such as Showing 40 of 10,000 results (Page 1 of 250) — 40 companies per page with numbered pagination.Toolbar actions
- Export Results Page — download the visible results page as a file
- Clear All — reset all filters and search
Filters
Open the filter panel to narrow results. Filters marked Auto-applied are preset from your profile or a previous session.| Filter | What it does |
|---|---|
| Search by Company Name | Company name, UEI, or CAGE number |
| Business Certifications | SBA types — WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, etc. |
| SamSearch Score | Slider (0–100); minimum profile strength |
| Has Experience? | Yes/No — companies with documented government contract history |
| NAICS | Multi-select by industry code |
| Accepts Government Credit Card | Vendors that accept government credit cards |
| Location | City and State dropdowns |
Reading a company card
Each search result card shows:| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Links to the full profile |
| Score | SamSearch Score (0–100); may be blank if insufficient data |
| Location | City, state, ZIP |
| Established | Year founded + relative age |
| Business Type | SAM.gov entity type codes (tilde-separated) |
| Status | A = Active in SAM.gov; E = Expired registration |
| UEI | Unique Entity Identifier |
| Primary NAICS | Primary industry code and description |
| Ownership & Certifications | Up to 8 certification badges |
| Email / Phone / Website | Direct contact details |
| View Details | Opens the full company profile |
Business Type codes are SAM.gov entity identifiers (e.g.,
2X = For Profit Organization, 8W = Women-Owned Small Business). See sam.gov for the full code list.Status E — expired SAM.gov registrations cannot be awarded federal contracts. Prioritize Status A partners for active bidding.Company profile detail page
Click View Details to open/partnership/[UEI].
Company Overview
Address, Phone, Email (copy icon), Website (external link), SBA Profile link, UEI (copy icon), CAGE Code (copy icon), Year Established, Business Type, Status.Profile tabs
| Tab | Contents |
|---|---|
| Capabilities | Capabilities Narrative, Keywords & Services (tags), Special Equipment & Materials |
| DSBS & Certifications | SBA Dynamic Small Business Search data and active certifications with dates |
| Past Performance | Historical government awards — contract numbers, agencies, values, dates |
| NAICS Codes | All registered NAICS codes (not just primary) |
| Contacts | Individual contacts with titles and details |
Partnerships on contract pages
Tip: On any Federal contract page, scroll to the Partnerships tab. SamSearch suggests companies whose NAICS codes and certifications align with that specific opportunity — filtered to your bid strategy needs.
Partnership types (reference)
Brief definitions for common teaming structures — formal agreements are outside SamSearch; consult counsel for legal documents.| Type | Summary |
|---|---|
| Teaming Agreement | Partners bid together on a specific opportunity with defined roles |
| Joint Venture | Combined entity or agreement for larger contracts requiring merged capabilities |
| Mentor-Protégé | Large business mentors a small business under SBA programs |
Tips
- Use the SamSearch Score slider to focus on stronger profiles
- Filter by NAICS to match your exact industry
- Copy UEI and CAGE from the profile page for teaming paperwork
- Check Past Performance before outreach to verify relevant contract history
- Use the Partnerships tab on Federal contract pages for opportunity-specific suggestions