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The Key To Winning A Government Contract Is To Pay Attention To Guidelines You must read closely what the request for proposals or RFPs wants in your bid. Make sure that you are aware of deadlines and who is handling the requests. Usually, small businesses have 6 to 8 weeks to submit a bid but… Continue reading Make Your Small Business Stand Out To Obtain Federal Contracting Opportunities

The business landscape has changed dramatically in the last decade. One thing that has always remained constant, the United States Federal Government is one the largest and most powerful consumers of goods and services in the whole world. Being a government contractor is a highly desired position for any business. What Is A Government Contractor?… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Begin Their Federal Contracting Journey

Remember, Registration With The SAM Directory Is The Vital First Step SAM stands for System Award Management. 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 business (large or small) that has not registered in SAM.  Sam Directory… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Make Compelling Presentations For Federal Contracting Jobs

The Integrity Of The Procurement Process It is essential that all bidders on government contracts have equal access to any information needed to put together a comprehensive bidding package. A company that is bidding on a federal contract may not receive information that is not public in order to provide an unfair competitive advantage in… Continue reading Everything Small Businesses Need To Know About Federal Audits

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. The government also tends to buy… Continue reading Everything Small Businesses Need To Know About Government Procurement

What Is A Government Contractor? The United States Government is made up of several agencies that need a variety of services. These agencies then offer contacts to private companies across several industries to fulfill these needs. Private contractors are vital in helping the government provide services for the welfare and protection of the citizens of… Continue reading Guidelines For Successful Government Contracting For Small Businesses

What is a Government Grant? A government grant is a financial award given by the federal, state or local government authority for a beneficial project of some sort. It is effectively a gift: It does not include technical assistance or other financial assistance, such as a loan or loan guarantee, an interest rate subsidy, direct… Continue reading How Federal Grants Can Help Your Small Business

Advantages 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. The government also tends to… Continue reading The Ups And Downs Of Working With The Federal Government

Being A Government Contractor Is Fantastic For Your Business 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 least 23 percent… Continue reading Vital Facts Small Businesses Should Know About Being Federal Contractors

Understanding The Marketplace It might at first feel like working for the government is very unpredictable. Contractors can be affected by a variety of factors such as budget cuts, regulatory pressures, change of administration, and stringent accounting rules. However, all marketplaces can be volatile and change rapidly according to the whims of consumers. A company… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Stay Ahead Of The Curve As Federal Contractors