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Multi-year government contracts, transferable certifications, and agency relationships the team has built over years create barriers that new entrants simply can't replicate quickly.

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What to know

What to know about buying a public administration business

How public administration businesses are valued

Asking prices are set as a multiple of earnings: 2x–8x annual profit, depending on contracts, certifications, and how much runs without you.

Where you land in that range depends on how many contracts you have, how predictably they renew, and whether your certifications and agency relationships transfer with the business.

Long-term contracts that keep renewing
Certifications that open doors
Contracts spread across different agencies
Security and compliance already set up

What buyers of public administration businesses look for

Government contractors looking to add contract vehicles or certifications in new agencies
Operators drawn to the predictability of recurring government revenue
Companies building a portfolio of government services businesses
People from adjacent fields like defense IT or healthcare consulting expanding into civilian agency work

The first questions buyers ask:

Re-competes. How much of next year’s revenue is a continuation vs. a new competition?
Novation. What approvals are required to keep the work after a change of ownership?
Set-asides. If you win work through set-asides, what survives after the sale?

Closed deals

Rejigg public administration deals closed

Across 42 closed deals on Rejigg, the median time from first pitch to close is 177.5 days.

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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Contract Renewal Track Record

Ask for the contract history on each active agreement, including how many times it has renewed and what triggered any gaps or rebids.
Government contracts that have renewed multiple times without drama are a strong signal of embedded relationships and satisfied agencies.
Contracts approaching rebid aren't necessarily a concern, but it's worth understanding the competitive dynamics and the agency's internal satisfaction before you commit.

Certification Transferability

Ask for a list of every active certification, what it qualifies the business to bid on, and what would happen to each one in a change of ownership.
Some certifications are held at the company level and transfer cleanly; others are tied to the founder personally and may require renewal or reapplication.
Certifications held at the company level that transfer with the sale are among the most genuinely valuable assets you'll find in this category.

Revenue Spread Across Agencies

Ask what percentage of revenue comes from the five largest contracts and whether any single agency relationship represents more than 30 percent of income.
A business with income spread across multiple agencies, programs, and contract vehicles is more resilient than one dependent on a single agency's budget.
Geographic spread across states or program types adds another layer of resilience worth getting excited about.

Team's Relationship with Agency Contacts

Ask honestly which agency contacts know the owner personally versus the broader team, and how long those team relationships have been in place.
The strongest setups are ones where program managers and contracting officers interact regularly with the team, not just the founder.
If key relationships would essentially walk out the door at closing, that's a transition factor worth building into your plan and potentially into the deal structure.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

2x-4x

SDE

Owner-dependent relationships, single-agency concentration

5x-8x

EBITDA

Diverse contract base, transferable certifications, team-led delivery

Contract renewal history, certification transferability, agency concentration, and how much the owner personally drives the work drive the spread in public administration valuations.

What drives a premium

Multi-year contracts with a documented history of quiet renewals across multiple agencies

Active certifications held at the company level that transfer with the sale

Revenue spread across several agencies with no single contract above 25% of total income

Program managers and technical staff who maintain agency relationships without the owner's involvement

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Make your next conversation count

A listing starts the conversation. These tools help you check the fit, understand the financials, and decide what to ask next.

Prepare for the first owner call

Clarify what is for sale, who runs the business, and what the owner wants from a transition.

Prepare your buyer introduction

Check the numbers behind the asking price

Explore financing scenarios, debt payments, and the cash a business needs to keep operating.

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Turn interest into a clear next step

Use the diligence checklist and LOI templates to organize requests and prepare a proposal.

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Find a business worth a closer look

Keep your industry and location in focus. Explore matching businesses or get new listings as they arrive.

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Thinking About Selling?Read our owner's guide to selling a public administration business, with valuation tips, buyer expectations, and step-by-step advice.

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Public Administration Business Acquisition

How do I contact the owner of a business I found on Rejigg?

Create a free Rejigg account; owners, and the brokers who run some sales, only hear from buyers through the platform. Open the listing to see the full profile: city, team size, financials, what is for sale, and the reason for selling. Sign Rejigg's standard Fee & Confidentiality Agreement for that business; it is the same form for every deal. Verify your phone, then send your pitch from the listing. Replies, meetings, and documents all run through Rejigg.

Can I email Rejigg to get introduced to an owner?

No. Rejigg does not forward emails to owners or brokers, so a note to support@ or hello@ with a listing link will not reach them. Create a free account, open the listing, sign the agreement for that business, verify your phone, and send your pitch; that reaches them in a few minutes.

How does buying a business on Rejigg work?

Create a free account, set your criteria, and browse off-market businesses sourced directly by our team. When you find a match, reach out to the owner through the platform, Rejigg handles NDAs, scheduling, and document sharing so you can focus on the deal.

How much does it cost to buy a business?

Prices vary widely; most small businesses on Rejigg sell for $500K to $10M. Beyond purchase price, budget for diligence costs (attorney and accountant fees, typically $10K-$50K) and working capital reserves. Getting started on Rejigg is free.

What financing options are available?

The most common path is an SBA 7(a) loan, covering up to 90% of the purchase price with 10-year terms. Seller financing is also common, where the seller carries a note for 10-30% of the price. Our SBA loan calculator helps you estimate monthly payments.

How is Rejigg different from a broker or marketplace?

Brokers represent the owner and typically charge the owner 5–10% of the sale price. Marketplaces list whatever gets posted. Rejigg vets every listing, sources many of them directly through our own owner outreach, connects you directly with owners when they sell directly, and gives you tools to manage the process from first contact through closing.

What is due diligence and what does it involve?

Due diligence is the verification process after you and the owner agree on terms (usually in a Letter of Intent). Budget 30-60 days and $10K-$30K for professional help. A Quality of Earnings report is increasingly common for SBA-financed deals.

Can I buy a business with no money down?

Rarely. Most acquisitions require 10-20% down, whether through SBA financing, seller financing, or cash. Some creative structures can reduce the cash needed upfront, but sellers generally want to see you have skin in the game.

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