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EDGE SLED: State, Local, and Education — Teaming & Sub-Contracting

Positions your business to win right in your backyard.

EDGE SLED moves you from being “on a list” to actively pursuing SLED opportunities with the right teaming and sub-contracting strategy.

 

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EDGE SLED Is For:

  • New contractors who want early wins & past performance

  • Firms that prefer local/nearby work with shorter cycles

  • Companies seeking teaming or sub-contracting roles with primes

  • Federal-curious teams who want to build a resume first

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How It Works

  1. Refine Your Presence — Codes, profiles, and credibility.

  2. Launch Outreach — Campaigns to SLED buyers & primes.

  3. Teaming & Sub-Contracting — Line up the right partners.

  4. Pursue Opportunities — Targeted alerts → fast, winnable bids.


    The Result? 

    Consistent local wins and momentum toward larger goals.

Why EDGE SLED Matters

 

Whether you prefer to play in your backyard or you’re building your resume to enter the federal arena, EDGE SLED will get you there — with hands-on pursuit support, teaming connections, and a repeatable process.

 

With EDGE SLED, you:

 

  • Pursue state, local, and education opportunities (not just “access” them).

  • Form teaming & sub-contracting arrangements with local primes and agencies.

  • Align NAICS/codes, profiles, and outreach with what SLED buyers expect.

  • Build past performance you can leverage anywhere—including federal—when you’re ready.EDGE SLED (2061 x 1665 px)

 

EDGE SLED solves this by helping you:

 

Build a professional presence that contracting officers and primes trust.

 

Use Shipley best practices to align your strategy, codes, and outreach with what buyers expect.

 

The Outcome? You go from “just another vendor” to a visible, competitive player in SLED markets.

 

  • Bi-weekly 1-hour consulting (strategy, capture, bid reviews)

  • SLED bid pursuit support (sources, fit checks, proposal help)

  • Teaming & sub-contracting matchmaking (introductions to local primes)

  • Opportunity alerts & tracking (short-cycle SLED bids in your lane)

  • Brand & profile polish (credible presence for COs and primes)

  • Email support + FEDCON Portal access

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Because Government Contracting Is Complex

But not at FEDCON.

We combine Shipley discipline with real-world SLED execution so you have clear steps, steady guidance, and measurable progress.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Every business enters government contracting at a different stage.

 

That’s why EDGE isn’t a one-size-fits-all program — it’s a pathway.

 

EDGE SLED helps new and growing businesses build visibility and past performance, while preparing to evolve into EDGE FED and, eventually, Large Business Consulting. These FAQs explain how it all fits together.

Is EDGE just one program?

EDGE is a pathway—but not everyone uses SLED as a stepping stone. Many prefer to stay in SLED because the cycles are faster and local relationships compound over time.

And for established enterprises, we provide Large Business Consulting to scale proposal volume and pursue national vehicles like GWACs and IDIQs.

Why should I start with EDGE SLED instead of jumping straight into federal?

SLED contracts are typically smaller and faster to award, helping you learn the process, team up with primes, and stack past performance before you take on larger federal pursuits (if you choose to).

 

How do I know when I’m ready to move from EDGE SLED to EDGE FED?

When your profiles are polished, you’ve got SLED wins, and your team can handle larger bids, we’ll guide the transition.

If SLED fits your model, staying in SLED is a valid strategy—no pressure to “graduate.”

What happens if I skip SLED and go straight into EDGE FED?

Expect teaming and sub-contracting roles with local primes, plus direct awards with state agencies, counties, cities, and school districts—IT services, facilities, staffing, light infrastructure, and more.

But for many small businesses, skipping SLED means facing steep competition without the credibility that past performance provides. EDGE SLED gives you a smarter starting point that sets you up for long-term success.

How does Large Business Consulting fit into the EDGE pathway?

Think of it as the final phase of EDGE. Once your business matures, has significant past performance, and is competing on larger contracts, Large Business Consulting provides high-volume proposal support, Shipley-based reviews, and strategic guidance. It’s designed to scale your success and help you secure enterprise-level awards.

What types of contracts can I expect through EDGE SLED?

EDGE SLED positions you for Teaming and Sub-Contracting. These range from IT support for school districts, to local infrastructure projects, to staffing contracts for municipal governments.