This 5-step document outlines how to become a government contractor. The steps are: 1) Perform market research on government websites to find opportunities that match your niche; 2) Find 3 agencies that use your products/services; 3) Create a login.gov account and register your business on SAM.gov; 4) Create a capability statement that describes your business and competencies; 5) Market to small business specialists and contracting officers, and bid on solicitations. Following these steps provides a simple process for entering the federal contracting market.