XL EagleGovernment Contracting Consultant, Without the Retainer
What a government contracting consultant does
A government contracting consultant helps a business register, find opportunities, read solicitations, price bids and write proposals. Most consultants charge a monthly retainer or an hourly fee whether or not you win.
XL Eagle: a different model
XL Eagle LLC is a federal prime contractor (UEI K6SYWSWZAMY9, CAGE 11R42), not a retainer consultancy. We offer two ways to help, and neither involves a retainer:
- We bid for you, free. Find a job, send us your price. We write and submit the bid under our registrations. If we win, your company does the work as our subcontractor at your price; our margin is added on top. You pay nothing.
- We write your proposal, $19.99. If you bid in your own name, we write the proposal for you. See proposal writing.
Consultant vs. XL Eagle
| Typical consultant | XL Eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Retainer or hourly fee | Free (we bid for you) or $19.99 per proposal |
| Paid if you lose? | Usually yes | No |
| SAM.gov registration needed? | Yes, yours | No, we bid under ours |
| Who writes and submits | You, with advice | We do |
| Track record | Varies | $2.3M across 47 federal awards, public on USAspending.gov |
How it works
- Search open government contracts by trade and state.
- Send us your price for the job.
- We write and submit the bid as the prime contractor.
- If we win, you do the work at your price and get paid.
Who it is for
Small service businesses and trades, such as janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, construction, security, painting and moving, that want government work without learning federal paperwork, and companies that are registered but want a cheaper way to get proposals written.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a government contracting consultant cost?
Traditional consultants usually charge a monthly retainer or an hourly fee. XL Eagle bids for you free of charge as the prime contractor, or writes your own proposal for $19.99.
Do I need to be registered in SAM.gov to work with XL Eagle?
No. When XL Eagle bids as the prime, the bid goes in under XL Eagle's registrations and you work as our subcontractor.
How does XL Eagle make money if the service is free?
Our margin is added on top of your price in the bid. If we do not win, nobody pays anything.
Is XL Eagle a real federal contractor?
Yes. XL Eagle LLC holds UEI K6SYWSWZAMY9 and CAGE code 11R42, is an SBA small business, and has won $2.3 million across 47 federal awards, all public record on USAspending.gov.