Government Contracting Starter Kit, Home Care Agency, SAM Registration Guide, Capability Statement Template, RFP Response, Bid Tracker

Government buyers spend real money on home care, home health, respite, adult day and residential services. Most small care agencies never see that work because they do not know where it is posted, how to register, or how to answer a Sources Sought or RFP. This starter kit walks you through the whole path, step by step, in plain language, with every rule checked against official sources in 2026.

WHAT YOU GET
- A full guide (editable Word plus PDF) with 16 sections covering federal, state, county and Area Agency on Aging work
- NAICS and PSC code tables for care agencies with current SBA size standards and where to verify them
- Step by step SAM.gov registration and UEI walkthrough, plus how to keep it active every year
- Plain comparison of WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, VetCert and 8(a), including 2026 changes
- How to find opportunities on SAM.gov, SBA Small Business Search, SubNet and VA community care routes
- How to read an RFP, RFQ and Sources Sought, with a compliance matrix layout
- Capability statement template and past performance write-up template
- Sources Sought response template
- Cold email and follow-up email to a contracting officer or small business specialist
- Letter of interest for an Area Agency on Aging
- Pricing build-up with a worked example and the Service Contract Act explained
- Medicaid waiver enrollment versus procurement, explained clearly
- FAR basics in plain English and a record keeping checklist
- 90 day action plan and master checklist
- Excel workbook with 5 tabs: Registration Checklist, Opportunity Tracker, Bid/No-Bid Scorecard, Agency Contact List and Pricing Worksheet, with dropdowns

WHO IT IS FOR
Owners and administrators of licensed home care agencies, home health agencies, assisted living communities, group homes and adult day programs who want contracts beyond Medicaid billing. It works whether you start local or aim for federal set-asides.

HOW IT WORKS
This is an instant digital download. You receive a Word document you can edit, a PDF for easy reading and printing, and an Excel workbook. Replace the bracketed placeholders with your agency details and start working through the 90 day plan.

You brand the files yourself: add your agency name and logo to the editable templates. Licensed for use inside one agency only. Not white label, and not for resale, sharing or redistribution.

FAQ
Q: Do I need to be registered in SAM.gov already?
A: No. The kit shows you how to register from scratch. Registration on SAM.gov is free.

Q: Will this guarantee I win a contract?
A: No product can. It gives you the process, templates and tools to compete well and avoid common mistakes.

Q: Does it cover my state?
A: It explains how state, county and Area Agency on Aging procurement works everywhere and tells you exactly what to look up for your state.

Q: Is the information current?
A: Rules were checked in 2026 and each section names the official site to verify, because programs and thresholds change.

Disclaimer: This is an educational template, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm eligibility, certifications and contract terms with official sources or a qualified professional.