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Welcome Back!  We are happy that you are continuing to join us in our series on what to do if you do not agree with a decision made by the government about a contract award.  Time Tables for Filing a Protest to the Government Accounting Office or GAO  You must file a protest to the GAO within… Continue reading Protesting A Government Contract Decision- Part 2

The United States Government Is A Very Powerful Client With Deep Pockets  The Federal government usually spends around 500 billion dollars a year on goods and services. This makes the U.S. government an extremely attractive client. There are few other organizations with this type of spending power and clout. That will still hold true in the coming… Continue reading Government Contracting Strategies For Small Businesses 2021- Part 2

Understanding The Federal Contracting System  General Services Administration, also known as GSA, is responsible for acquiring the goods and services needed by federal agencies. The United States government basically needs everything and is a super consumer worth $500 billion dollars.  The government uses schedules to purchase goods and services. When there is a need in an agency… Continue reading Rules For Obtaining Government Contracting For Small Businesses

Government Contracts Offer Security   The recent pandemic has just shed light on how things can change in the small business marketplace in the blink of an eye. Businesses that were doing quite well had to totally rethink their business models quickly in order to survive.  One of the best ways to expand your business and have a secure lifeline… Continue reading Guide To Federal Contracting -Part 2

The First Step Is Registering With SAM  To do any business with the federal government, you must register your business in the System for Award Management directory. The government will not hire any type of business (large or small) that has not registered in SAM directory.  Please read one of the helpful blog articles on… Continue reading Government Contracting Bidding Tips

What Is Government Contracting?  Government contracting is when specific government agencies contract with private companies for specific goods or services. The agencies usually put out a contract or often a request for proposal (RFP) and various companies can place bids for the project. Once an agency selects a particular business, a contract is signed, and that business… Continue reading Guide To Federal Contracting-Part 1

Each year, the Federal Government spends billions of dollars on the construction of roads, schools, and other public infrastructure. This is a great field to pursue that will not be slowing down anytime soon due to the recent pandemic.  Register With SAM  SAM stands for System Award Management.  In order to do any business with… Continue reading How To Get Government Construction Contracts

Small Businesses Are Given Special Consideration When It Comes To Government Contracts  In many markets, small businesses are often outcompeted by larger organizations that often have access to almost unlimited resources. This set aside actually might increase a small business’s chances of winning a lucrative bid.  The federal government is required to set aside at… Continue reading Government Contracting Assistance For Small Businesses

Welcome Back!  In the first part of our series, we talked about some of the technical things your business needs to complete in order to land your first government contract. Now, we will discuss some ways in which you can get your foot in the door to this lucrative world.   Narrow In On The Customer’s… Continue reading How To Obtain Your First Federal Contract As A Small Business- Part 2

Where Do You Find Government Contracts For Bidding  Search for opportunities at the following SAM.gov. Federal agencies are required to publish all contracts that are above $25,000 on SAM.gov. This means that there are a large number of contracts advertised there at any given time.  Contact a procurement officer for information on contracts that are below… Continue reading Government Contracting Procedures