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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

Understanding The Regulations There are many advantages to being a successful government contractor. However, the government has stricter rules and regulations regarding accounting when compared to private sector clients. It is important to keep up with federal regulatory requirements.  Federal government agencies receive their funding from taxpayer dollars and they need to justify their spending… Continue reading Auditing Tips For Federal Contractors-Part 1

Small Business Administration Certifications A Small Business Administration certification is a great way for your business to stand out in the marketplace. Certifications can help you gain access to specialized funding and scholarships, allow you to compete for set-aside contracts, and can be a great bonus to potential clients. Here are some certifications to consider… Continue reading Deciphering Federal Contracting For Small Business

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. The United States Government Is A Very Powerful Client With Deep Pockets The Federal government usually spends around 500 billion… Continue reading Government Contracting Can Provide Security For Small Businesses During Uncertain Times

The United States Government Is A Very Powerful Client With Deep Pockets The Federal government usually spends billions of 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 goods… Continue reading Marketing To The Federal Government

The beginning of the decade is a great time for small business owners to get their hands on lucrative government contracts. The Small Business Administration has changed the rules on how to measure what qualifies as a small business. The 2018 Small Business Runway Extension Act will increase the period of measuring annual revenue from… Continue reading The Future Of Government Contracting

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 What Small Businesses Should Know About Federal Contracting

Get The Bid Package After you have ascertained the government contract that you want to bid on, it is important to contact the agency and request a bid package. This package is also often called the solicitation package. After you receive the package, review it carefully. Find out what the purchasing office is wanting to… Continue reading Understanding The Different Types Of Government Contracts