Author: Dona Basu

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 How Small Business Government Contractors Can Survive An Audit

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 Small Business Guide To Securing Government Contracts

Why does my business need to register for the SAM Directory? What if I told you that your business has a large revenue base that is often untapped in many areas and, therefore, might have very little competition in your field? You might be wondering if this magical source of revenue lives in the land… Continue reading What Do You Need To Register For The SAM Directory

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 type of business (large or small) that has not registered in the SAM directory. So, How Does A Small Business Successfully Start Relationships… Continue reading What Can SAM Do For Small Businesses

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. So this set aside might increase a small business’s chances of winning a lucrative bid. The federal government must set aside at least 23… Continue reading Explaining The Differences Between Various Federal Contracts 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 worthwhile project. It is a gift that does not include technical assistance or other financial assistance, such as a loan or loan guarantee, an interest rate subsidy, direct appropriation, or revenue sharing.… Continue reading The SAM Connection To Government Grants

What Is Government Contracting? Government contracting is when specific government agencies contract with private companies for particular 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… Continue reading When The Government Is Wrong

What Is a subcontractor? A government subcontractor is defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.502-1 as: Any person, other than the prime contractor, who offers to furnish or furnishes any supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract or a subcontract entered into in connection with such excellent agreement and included… Continue reading Subcontracting You Way To Success With SAM

What is the Sam Directory? SAM stands for System Award Management. In order to do any business with the federal government, you must register your business in the System for Award Management. The government will not hire any type of business large or small that has not registered in the SAM directory. Why does my… Continue reading Small Business Guide To The Sam Directory

Understanding The Marketplace It might at first feel like working for the government is very unpredictable. Contractors can be affected by various 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. Therefore, a company needs… Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles In Government Contracting For Small Businesses