THE FEDERAL MARKET · COHORT 2026

Unlock federalcontractingsuccess.

The federal government awards over $162 billion annually to small businesses, with a mandated 25% set-aside target creating unprecedented opportunities for growth-focused companies. Our risk-free accelerator provides the expertise, technology, and partnerships needed to capture your share.

01 · The Opportunity

The federal opportunity is enormous, mandated, and stable.

Small businesses capture significant value in the federal marketplace with the right guidance. The numbers are not projections; they are law and ledger.

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Small Business Contracts

Annual federal contracts awarded to small businesses in 2023.

SOURCE: SBA SCORECARD 2023
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Set-Aside Target

Federal goal for small business contract awards.

SOURCE: FAR 19.2
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SBIR Awards

Small Business Innovation Research funding in 2023.

SOURCE: SBIR ANNUAL REPORT 2023
Data sourced from official U.S. government agencies and federal procurement databases:
U.S. Small Business AdministrationFederal Acquisition RegulationSBIR.govSystem for Award Management
02 · The Wall

Going it alone means climbing a wall built over decades.

Every brick below stands between a capable company and its first award. Most first-time bidders give up before they ever see a contract.

REGISTRATIONSAM.gov entity registration, UEI validation, and annual renewals before you can even bid.
CERTIFICATION8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB: months of documentation to qualify for the set-asides you already deserve.
REGULATIONThe FAR runs over 2,000 pages, and agencies layer their own supplements on top of it.
RELATIONSHIPSContracting officers buy from teams they trust. Cold bidders start invisible.
COMPETITIONIncumbents with decades of past performance defend every recompete.
TIMELINEProcurement cycles routinely run 12 to 18 months from opportunity to award.

// OUTCOME WITHOUT HELP: most new entrants submit zero compliant bids in their first year.

03 · The Grind

Even when you know exactly what to do, doing it by hand is brutal.

These are the hours a single compliant pursuit demands from an experienced team working manually. Watch the bars; they are the reason capable companies walk away.

Opportunity monitoring across SAM.gov
10 hrs/wk
Capability statements per agency
40 hrs
Compliance matrix per RFP
80 hrs
Technical and pricing volumes
150+ hrs
Past performance documentation
60 hrs
Post-submission clarifications and waiting
months
04 · The Launcher Way

Launcher Capital carries the weight, and the risk, with you.

We partner with only a select few companies each year, providing comprehensive support with zero risk to accelerate federal contracting success.

Careful Selection

We evaluate and select only the most promising companies that align with federal procurement needs and have strong growth potential.

RIGOROUS VETTING

Risk-Free Approach

Our unique model eliminates risk for our partners. We invest our expertise, technology, and capital while ensuring your success in federal contracting.

ZERO RISK

Comprehensive Support

Selected companies receive full-spectrum support: expert guidance, advanced technology tools, and ongoing partnership throughout the process.

FULL SUPPORT
05 · Selection

Could your company be selected?

We’re looking for innovative companies ready to enter federal contracting with a proven partner. Apply for consideration in our exclusive accelerator program.