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Self-assessment

Is your company ready for the US public sector?

Answer ten questions to get a readiness score, the gaps to close first and links to the guides that cover each one. It takes about three minutes, and your answers stay in your browser unless you ask for a debrief.

Updated November 8, 2026 · By Mike Dombo, Kensington Sales Group

The assessment

Choose the answer that's closest for each question. Your score updates when you've answered all ten.

1Do you know which US buyer types fit your product, such as cities, counties, utilities, school districts or federal agencies?
2Have you sold to government, schools or utilities in your home market?
3Is your product made, or last substantially transformed, in the US or a TAA designated country?
4Do you know how your US buyers usually purchase: RFP, quotes, cooperative contract, reseller or sole source?
5Have you registered where your buyers require it, such as SAM.gov or state vendor portals?
6Do you have references or case studies that a US public buyer would find relevant?
7Do you have a list of target accounts and the people who decide in each?
8Is your messaging adapted for US public-sector buyers, with US terms, proof and compliance?
9Do you have someone who can work US business hours and own US public sector sales?
10Do you have a budget and leadership commitment for at least 12 months in the US public sector?

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Want to talk through your results? Send them to us and we'll set up a 30-minute call to go through your gaps and the order to close them in. Your answers are included with your request.

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What the scores mean

  • 15 to 20, ready to launch: the foundations are in place. Focus on pipeline: conversations with the buyers in your first segments. Our US market entry service is built for this stage.
  • 8 to 14, building: you have a start and some important gaps, often registrations, references or a target list. Close the gaps first or alongside a small test.
  • 0 to 7, early stage: start with a plan. Our US public sector sales training covers each of these areas with your own products and markets.

This assessment is a quick guide, not a full market assessment. It doesn't check your product's eligibility for any contract.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you store my answers?
No. Your answers are scored in your browser. They're only sent to KSG if you fill in the debrief form, so we can prepare for the call.
Is the debrief free?
Yes. The debrief is a free 30-minute call with no commitment.
What if my product isn't made in a TAA designated country?
You can still sell to many US public buyers, especially state and local governments spending their own money. Federal contracts above the trade agreement thresholds and GSA Schedules are generally closed. See Buy American vs. BABA vs. TAA for the details.
Who is this assessment for?
Companies based outside the US that want to sell to US government agencies, schools, healthcare systems or utilities.
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