The Tapers capability card.
One link that proves what you do — the work, the tools, the market, and the path to better contracts.
There are 12,840 tapers in the U.S. The ones who win the work a buyer actually budgets for don't hand over a flat PDF — they send a living capability card. Built and maintained by our New Jersey team.
The work a buyer needs to see at a glance.
A client or contracting officer scanning ten tapers wants fast proof you actually do the work. These are the core duties O*NET ties to your field — your capability card turns them into scannable proof points instead of a wall of text.
A real market — compete on proof, not price.
Nationally, 12,840 tapers earn a median of $68,270 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). In a market that size, the businesses that win the better work don't lead with the lowest number — they lead with a credible, current capability card. That's exactly what we build.
The systems you actually run — on the record.
Listing the software and platforms you work with is a quiet credibility signal buyers notice. These are the hot and in-demand technologies O*NET associates with tapers (★ = flagged hot technology). Your card shows the ones that fit your shop.
The knowledge that makes the work credible.
These are the expertise areas O*NET ranks highest for tapers. On a capability card they read as depth — not buzzwords.
- Building and Construction
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mechanical
- Administration and Management
Where the steady budgets actually are.
Most tapers win public work as subcontractors to construction and facilities primes, and through small-business set-aside programs. Primes vet subs fast — a living capability card with your licenses, bonding posture, and recent work is how you get the call instead of getting screened out. We build it to be that fast yes.
One link that does the proving for you.
The P4 Procurement Card is a live capability statement for credentialed small businesses — your work, tools, certs, and offerings on one always-current URL, with a downloadable PDF. $299 setup + $39/month. Premium (NFC + Wallet) and per-prospect Pitch cards too.