The Partnerships page is a searchable directory of registered government contractors. Use it to find teaming partners, subcontractors, or complementary businesses to pursue opportunities together.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.samsearch.co/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
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