Author: Dona Basu

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 rethink their business models quickly to survive. One of the best ways to expand your business and have a secure… Continue reading Submitting Government Contracting Proposals

Why Work For The Government? There are many compelling reasons to work for the Federal Government.  We will go into in-depth detail about how a small business can benefit greatly from being a government contractor. Being A Government Contractor Is A Great Way To Make Your Business Stand Out In An Overcrowded Field Business can… Continue reading The World Of Government Construction Contracts

What Is A Government Contractor? The United States Government is made up of several agencies that require 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 United States citizens.… Continue reading The World Of Government Contracting

Look To Your Local PTAC Office Procurement Technical Assistance Centers or PTACs provide free assistance in government contracting. They will help you identify bidding opportunities and if your company meets certain criteria to work with the government. Here is also where you can find out if your business can be certified as 8(a), WOSB., or… Continue reading Procedures To Obtain Government Contracts

Economic Hardship Often Spurs Innovation A great number of amazing companies like Uber, Square, and Instagram were birthed in the last recession. Hardship often leads to amazing innovation. It will not be surprising if we see many innovative companies coming out on the heels of this pandemic. Think about how many talented people have been… Continue reading How The Pandemic Has Affected Government Contracting

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 Deciphering Federal Grants For Small Businesses

Subcontracting Is An Excellent Way To Get Started Perhaps you are a little intimidated by the prospect of working with the government. You would like an ideal scenario where you can ease into the lucrative business of government contracting and be able to pick things up at your own pace. Subcontracting is a fantastic way… Continue reading Deciphering Federal Subcontracting For Small Businesses

General Services Administration, also known as GSA, is responsible for acquiring the goods and services needed by federal agencies. The United States government needs everything and is a super consumer worth $500 billion. The government uses schedules to purchase goods and services. When there is a need in an agency it is called a schedule… Continue reading Tools For Succeeding in Federal Government Contracting

Register For SAM 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. The government will not hire any type of business that has not registered in the SAM directory. We have an article on our site, Everything You Need… Continue reading How To Enter The World Of Government Contracting With Confidence

The Federal Government Offers Great Opportunities For Many Types Of Businesses The government designates a portion of the contracts for women-owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, companies within historically underutilized business zones (HUBZone), and service-disabled, veteran-owned small organizations. This allows underserved groups to have a real chance to get awarded lucrative government contracts. However, it… Continue reading Auditing Tips For Federal Contractors- Part 2