Author: Dona Basu

Have A Clear Understanding Of The Government’s Accounting Requirements The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) states that contractors must comply with the following to work with the government: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Cost Accounting Standards FAR agency supplements Understanding Audits Your company should be clear on what the DCAA considers the responsibilities of federal contract… Continue reading Understanding How The Government Audits Federal Contractors

The Federal Government Wants To Help Small Businesses Succeed Unlike other markets, the Federal government wants to ensure that small businesses can receive a substantial chunk of the $500 billion contracting pie. This makes the Federal government one of the most potent consumers of goods and services in the entire world, and they want to… Continue reading Handy Tools For Small Business Government Contractors

The United States Federal Government The United States government buys many products and services from suppliers who meet certain qualifications. It applies standardized procedures to acquire goods and services. The procedures used by the government can be found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The beginning of the decade is a great time for small… Continue reading The Most Lucrative Government Contracting Trends

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 Important Terms To Know For Government Contracting

Keeping Pace Many people think that governments are slow to change. However, as the world becomes more complex, a contractor needs to keep pace with the changing federal marketplace. For example, the government often goes for a “best value” procurement in times of plenty. This means that they are looking to award the contract to… Continue reading Common Impediments In Government Contracting For Small Businesses

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 Why Government Contracting Is A Great Fit For Small Businesses

What Do You do If The Government Makes A Decision You Disagree With Regarding a Contract? A small business has several remedies that can range from filing a basic protest to actually taking the government to court. First, it is important to understand the basic terminology in order to understand the options available to a… Continue reading How To Properly Challenge Government Contracting Decisions

A Fantastic Presentation Is The Key To Success Having a good presentation is vital to winning over the federal government. You want to be able to make an excellent impression that goes beyond just having a great price point. It is important to understand that this is not your typical business client. Because the presentation… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Give The Perfect Presentation For Government Contracts

Minority-Owned Business Status Five percent of the Federal government contracts are supposed to be awarded to members of an economically or socially disadvantaged group. This allows minority groups to remain competitive in the government market. Under the Small Business Act, certain individuals are presumed socially disadvantaged:  African-Americans Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans Native Americans (American… Continue reading How Minority-Owned Businesses Can Be Successful Government Contractors

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 Understanding Government Contracting Procurement For Small Businesses