CORE™ GovCon Starter — CREE Consulting
SAM.gov Registration · GovCon Quick Check · 1-Hour Strategy Session · GovCon Roadmap · Set-Aside Strategy · NAICS Code Alignment · Federal Contracting Clarity · CORE™ Pathway · SAM.gov Registration · GovCon Quick Check · 1-Hour Strategy Session · GovCon Roadmap · Set-Aside Strategy · NAICS Code Alignment · Federal Contracting Clarity · CORE™ Pathway ·
CORE™ GovCon Starter

Your first step
into federal
contracting.

Most small businesses don't fail at government contracting because they lack capability. They fail because they never had a structured entry point. This is that entry point.

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CORE™ GovCon Starter
$99
One-time · No recurring charges
GovCon Quick Check — scored diagnostic
SAM.gov session — registration or assistance (dedicated session)
1-hour live strategy session with Cre
Written Strategy Session Analysis
Personalized GovCon roadmap
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Former Federal Contract Specialist
Former Federal Contract Specialist
C-Suite Executive — Finance, Contracts & HR
Alexandria, VA · Serving clients nationally
The problem

Most small businesses approach GovCon backwards.

They find an opportunity, scramble to register, guess at their NAICS codes, and submit a proposal without understanding how the government actually evaluates small business contractors.



Federal contracting has a structure. The businesses that win understand it before they pursue it.

SAM.gov not registered or incorrectly set up
Incomplete or inaccurate registrations disqualify businesses before the proposal is ever read.
Wrong NAICS codes — misaligned with actual services
NAICS codes determine contract eligibility. Most businesses pick them once and never revisit. Wrong codes mean missed opportunities.
Set-aside eligibility unknown or unclaimed
8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB — many businesses qualify and don't know it. Set-asides dramatically reduce competition.
No strategy — just applying and hoping
Without a pursuit strategy, businesses waste time on contracts they can't win while ignoring the ones they can.
What's included

Three components.
Two dedicated sessions.

01
GovCon Quick Check
A scored diagnostic across the four CORE™ pillars — Clarity, Operations, Resources, and Economics — evaluated through a federal contracting lens. Your score tells us exactly where you stand and what gaps exist before we build your strategy.
Scored · CORE™ framework
02
SAM.gov Registration or Assistance
A dedicated SAM.gov session — separate from your strategy session. If you're not registered, we complete the full registration together. If it's in progress, we review and correct it. You leave with an active, verified SAM.gov profile before your strategy session begins.
Dedicated session · Done with you
03
1-Hour Strategy Session + Roadmap
A dedicated one-hour strategy session — held after your SAM.gov session and Quick Check are complete. Cre reviews your results, confirms NAICS codes and set-aside eligibility, and builds your personalized GovCon roadmap. You leave with a written Strategy Session Analysis and roadmap — not a list of things to Google.
Live · 1 hour · Written deliverable
What you leave with

Not a consultation.
A written roadmap.

Two written deliverables delivered within 24 hours of your session.

Deliverable 01
Strategy Session Analysis
Quick Check score breakdown by CORE™ pillar
Gaps identified and their impact on GovCon readiness
NAICS code alignment review and recommendations
Set-aside eligibility confirmed or identified
SAM.gov status and any remaining action items
Prioritized recommendations — what to address first
Deliverable 02
Personalized GovCon Roadmap
Your specific path from where you are now to your first federal contract
Target agency and contract type recommendations
Capability statement and profile priorities
30, 60, and 90-day milestones
Identified next step in the CORE™ pathway
Resources specific to your situation
GovCon Quick Check scores

Your score shapes
your strategy.

The Quick Check scores readiness across Clarity, Operations, Resources, and Economics — out of 100. Where you land determines the focus of your strategy session.

0 — 40
Foundation needed
Your business has potential but structural gaps to close before GovCon is viable. The strategy session maps exactly what those gaps are and the fastest path to closing them.
→ CORE™ foundational pathway
41 — 69
Getting close
You're on the right track with specific gaps holding you back. The strategy session identifies exactly what needs to move and builds a roadmap to get you pursuit-ready.
→ Targeted gap-closing pathway
70 — 100
Ready to move
Strong readiness. Your business is positioned to pursue federal contracts. The session confirms your targeting, sharpens your approach, and fast-tracks you to active pursuit.
→ Active pursuit pathway
The CORE™ pathway

Where the Starter
leads.

The CORE™ GovCon Starter is the beginning of a structured pathway — not a one-time event. Here's what working the CORE™ looks like from entry to execution.

1
CORE™ GovCon Starter — $99
Quick Check diagnostic, SAM.gov registration, 1-hour strategy session, written analysis and personalized roadmap.
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2
CORE™ Readiness Assessment — Starting at $750
Comprehensive diagnostic across all four CORE™ pillars. Evaluates structural readiness to scale and pursue federal contracts. Results guide all subsequent recommendations.
3
Financial & Operational Discipline
Financial clarity, operational systems, and cost structure alignment required for GovCon compliance and competitive pricing. Supported by CORE™ Financial Pulse ongoing monitoring.
4
GovCon Readiness & Growth
Pricing readiness, compliance alignment, capability statement development, and contract pursuit strategy. Delivered as a pathway — not a standalone service.
5
Retainer & Ongoing Advisory
Active support through bid pursuit, proposal development, and contract performance. For businesses ready to pursue and wanting expert guidance through execution.
"I've sat on the government side of the table. I know what contracting officers look for, what disqualifies a small business before the proposal is even read, and what it actually takes to be competitive. That perspective is what I bring to every client."
Cre — Founder, CREE Consulting
Former Federal Contract Specialist · Alexandria, VA
Former Federal Contract Specialist C-Suite Executive — Finance, Contracts & HR SAM.gov · FAR · Set-Aside Programs
Common questions

What you're probably
wondering.

Do I need to be on SAM.gov before booking?
No — your SAM.gov session handles that. It's a dedicated session separate from your strategy session. We complete or correct your registration together so it's active and accurate before your strategy hour begins.
What if my Quick Check score is low?
A low score doesn't mean you can't pursue federal contracts — it means you have a clear starting point. The strategy session is most valuable for businesses with foundational gaps because it maps exactly what to address first.
What happens after the session?
You'll receive your Strategy Session Analysis and GovCon Roadmap within 24 hours. Your roadmap identifies a specific next step in the CORE™ pathway — typically the CORE™ Readiness Assessment or a targeted service engagement.
What industries does this work for?
Any small business with a product or service the federal government purchases. The Starter is most valuable for businesses new to GovCon or that have tried to break in without a structured approach.
Do I need certifications like 8(a) or WOSB first?
No. SAM.gov registration is the baseline requirement. Certifications are part of what the strategy session evaluates — we'll determine which apply to your business and whether to pursue them.
Is this a subscription?
No. One-time, $99. No recurring charges. Ongoing support is available through the CORE™ pathway and retainer services, but nothing auto-enrolls you after the Starter.
CORE™ GovCon Starter

Stop guessing.
Start with a plan.

$99. One session. A written roadmap and a clear next step into federal contracting.

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Questions? Email [email protected] or call 202-740-6145