Government Contracts & Bid Manager

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. Monitor federal procurement opportunities through SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, and relevant agency portals .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government procurement processes, including opportunity identification, bid preparation, and proposal submission, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in managing vendor registrations and utilizing procurement intelligence tools to enhance bidding strategies.

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Government Bid PreparationSAM.gov ProficiencyFederal Procurement KnowledgeBid Aggregation PlatformsProposal Development Certifications

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Hard Skills

Bid PreparationProposal SubmissionOpportunity ResearchContract ManagementCompliance MatricesSupplier CoordinationDocument ManagementFAR FundamentalsNAICS CodesPricing Schedules

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProfessional CommunicationRelationship BuildingTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAdobe AcrobatBid Aggregation PlatformsProcurement Intelligence Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

APMPAPEX AcceleratorNCMA Programs

Industry Keywords

Federal ProcurementState ProcurementLocal Government ProcurementGSA PurchasingSmall Business Certifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor federal procurement opportunities through SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, and relevant agency portals
Identify opportunities across state, county, city, school district, and other local government procurement platforms
Use bid aggregation and intelligence platforms to consolidate searches across multiple jurisdictions
Build and maintain saved searches, keywords, and relevant NAICS, PSC, and NIGP codes
Research historical government spending and contract awards to identify potential buyers and upcoming opportunities
Review RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, and other procurement notices
Evaluate specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and evaluation methods
Assess supplier availability, pricing, lead times, licensing, insurance, and bonding requirements
Prepare bid/no-bid recommendations based on costs, margins, risks, and delivery capability
Maintain an organized bid pipeline and calendar from opportunity identification through award
Prepare compliance matrices and checklists
Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain quotes, product specifications, and authorized-reseller documentation
Develop and assemble proposal packages, including cover letters, technical responses, pricing schedules, and company information
Complete government forms, certifications, affidavits, and vendor documentation
Submit proposals through SAM.gov, procurement portals, email, or other required channels
Monitor solicitation amendments, respond to clarification requests, and participate in pre-bid conferences when necessary
Ensure proposals are complete, compliant, and submitted before deadlines
Follow up on submitted bids, awards, and bid results
Request feedback or debriefings on unsuccessful bids
Coordinate post-award requirements, including contract reviews, insurance certificates, and performance or payment bonds
Coordinate product fulfillment and delivery with suppliers
Track contract performance, delivery deadlines, invoicing, payment, renewals, and reporting obligations
Build relationships with government contracting officers, procurement staff, small-business liaisons, suppliers, and teaming partners
Manage and maintain SAM.gov registration, including UEI, CAGE code, NAICS/PSC codes, and representations and certifications
Maintain the SBA Small Business profile and assess eligibility for small-business programs and set-asides
Register the company across relevant state and local procurement portals
Coordinate business licenses, state registrations, resale certificates, and tax-exemption documentation
Coordinate insurance requirements and certificates of insurance
Work with insurance and surety brokers to establish bonding capacity
Stay current with FAR, agency-specific requirements, and state and local procurement rules
Maintain an organized library of company documents, certifications, licenses, capability statements, and proposal templates
Provide regular pipeline updates, performance reports, and recommendations to company leadership
Monitor contract profitability and ensure awarded contracts meet projected margins

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of hands-on experience identifying, preparing, and submitting government bids and proposals, with demonstrable contract award results
Strong experience using SAM.gov, including entity registration, opportunity research, and proposal submissions
Experience navigating state and local government procurement portals and managing vendor registrations across multiple jurisdictions
Working knowledge of federal procurement processes, including FAR fundamentals, RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, government set-asides, simplified acquisitions, and GSA purchasing
Understanding of government contract requirements involving insurance, bonding, licensing, and certifications
Experience using bid aggregation, procurement intelligence, or government contract research platforms
Ability to use AI tools to support opportunity research, solicitation review, and proposal preparation while verifying all requirements
Excellent written English and professional communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management tools
Experience with government product supply or resale contracts, including supplier coordination and pricing (preferred)
Familiarity with GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), GSA Advantage, or state cooperative purchasing contracts (preferred)
Knowledge of SBA small-business programs and state-level minority, women-owned, or other small-business certifications (preferred)
Experience with Florida state and local procurement systems or other Southeast U.S. markets (preferred)
Relevant government contracting, bid management, or proposal development training or certifications, such as APMP, APEX Accelerator, or NCMA programs (preferred)
Spanish language skills are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Flexible work and freedom to manage work on your own terms as an independent contractor
U.S. Eastern Time business hours
Independent contractor arrangement with responsibility for own equipment, taxes, and benefits