Start filing →
Home/Services/Past Performance Records
Government Contracting

Build the past performance file your federal proposals need.

Most federal contract proposals require a Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) record showing prior similar work. Without past performance records, your proposal scores poorly even when your pricing is competitive. We help small businesses, new entrants, and 8(a) firms build a structured past performance file from your existing work, including subcontractor performance, commercial contracts, and reference architecture.

Start now
How it works

How we handle this, end-to-end.

1

Contract inventory

We review your last 3-5 years of contracts (federal subcontracts, prime contracts, commercial contracts above $50K). We identify which qualify as past performance records and which scope/dollar/relevance tier each falls into.

2

Reference outreach

We contact your customer points of contact, brief them on what we need, and prepare them for the official Contractor Performance Assessment that the contracting agency will run.

3

Record drafting

We draft each past performance record in CPARS-aligned format: contract title, dollar value, relevant scope, dates of performance, role (prime or sub), and quantitative outcomes. Three quality ratings per record.

4

Proposal-ready file

Final past performance file delivered as a single Volume III package ready to paste into your federal proposal. Each record formatted to RFP requirements (page count, format, citations).

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent past performance records pricing.

No hidden costs. State and federal fees pass through at cost.

First record

$1,499
For new entrants with no prior past performance.

We build your first past performance record from a commercial contract, subcontract, or completed project. Includes reference preparation and CPARS format.

Start now

Federal SB package

$4,499
3-5 records, full Volume III package.

Most common for small businesses entering federal contracting. We build 3-5 past performance records, prepare references, and deliver a Volume III package.

Start now

Enterprise program

$9,999
Multi-program past performance management.

For 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB primes managing multiple programs simultaneously. Includes CPARS dispute support and annual record refresh.

Start now
FAQ

About Past Performance Records.

What is past performance in government contracting?
Past performance is your documented track record on prior contracts, quality, timeliness, and compliance, which federal agencies weigh heavily when awarding new contracts, so building and documenting it is central to winning federal work. We keep your entity and records organized to support it. See government contracting.
Why does past performance matter for federal contracts?
Because agencies use it to predict whether you will perform well, so a strong record improves your competitiveness, while new contractors without one face a hurdle, which is why building it matters early. We flag how past performance factors in so you develop the record that supports future bids.
How do new contractors build past performance?
Often by starting with smaller contracts, subcontracting, or teaming, so you build a documented record over time, since you generally cannot win large contracts without demonstrated performance. We flag strategies to build it and keep your records organized so your track record is documented as it grows.
How is past performance documented?
Through records of your completed contracts and evaluations, sometimes captured in federal systems, so maintaining documentation of your performance is important for future proposals. We keep your business records organized so your past performance is well-documented when you need to cite it.
Does past performance apply to commercial work?
Relevant commercial experience can sometimes support your case, though agencies focus on federal performance, so both can matter depending on the solicitation. We flag how your experience fits so you present the strongest track record for the contracts you pursue.
How does past performance fit into a proposal?
Proposals typically require past performance references and information, which agencies evaluate alongside price and technical factors, so it is a graded part of winning. We flag how to present it and keep your records organized so your proposals put your best track record forward. See government contracting.
Can teaming help with past performance?
Yes: teaming or subcontracting with established contractors can help you gain and demonstrate performance, so it is a common way for newer businesses to build a record. We flag how teaming fits your strategy so you build past performance while pursuing contracts.
How does this connect to other contracting requirements?
Past performance sits alongside SAM.gov registration, certifications, and proposals as part of competing for federal work, so it is one piece of the contracting picture. We keep your registrations and records organized so your whole contracting foundation is solid.
Can File.Business help me pursue federal contracting?
Yes: we form the entity, handle SAM.gov registration and your UEI, flag the certifications and requirements that fit, and keep your records organized to support past performance, so you have the foundation to build a track record and win federal work.

Start your business in the next 5 minutes.

No state-fee markup. Pay only the state fee. 60-day money-back guarantee.

No state-fee markup 60-day money-back Cancel anytime
Registered Agent in any stateStart
$0 + state fee Start my business