Welcome to Lang Effect Gems: real tips, no fluff, for winning micro government contracts. This week's gems: 1. Register on SAM.gov. It's free. 2. Get your WOSB certification — also free, and it opens set-asides built for you. 3. Build a one-page capability statement that reads like proof, not a resume. 4. Know your NAICS codes — bid inside them, not outside them. 5. Start local before federal. Your city and county buy what you already sell. 6. Subcontract on one job first — that's past performance you can document. 7. Follow up after every submission. Most people never do. Now your turn: Name your city below. If your post is selected, we post a real Micro Contract of the Week for your city, a current opportunity you can actually look at and bid on. And bring somebody with you: invite your friends to the Lang Effect Mentorship. One invite, one business owner who needs this. The community grows when we grow together. Drop your city. Let's see which city gets this week's gem.