Author: Dona Basu

What Is The Difference Between A Protest vs A Dispute? A protest involves a defective bid or the awarding of a contract to a different bidder. In contrast, a dispute involves an issue with the contracting officer that arises after you have been awarded the government contract. The following are the three Federal Bid protest… Continue reading How To Challenge A Government Decision In Federal Contracting

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 Important Rules For Being A Government Contractor

Specifications As of 2001, the United States Federal Government began to utilize Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) to list all procurement opportunities expected to exceed $25,000. FedBizOpps is how the government communicates its buying specifications to potential contractors.  The specifications are quite exact for most of the products and services that government agencies buy regularly. Your… Continue reading How To Procure Government 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 How To Be A Defense Contractor

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 Looking To The Future Of Government Contracting

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 Beginning Your Career As A Small Business Government Contractor

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 type of business (large or small) that has not registered in SAM. … Continue reading Perfecting Your Pitch For Government Contracting Opportunities

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 Staying Ahead Of The Curve As A Small Business Government Contractor

The Bid The Federal government has the following type of solicitations for bidding: Request for Quotation (RFQ). This type is for contracts below $150,000 with a simplified acquisition procedure. Request for Proposal (RFP). This type of solicitation asks vendors to propose in response to the government’s request. You can (and often will) discuss delivery details,… Continue reading How To Create A Proper Federal Bid For Small Businesses Contracts

The United States Federal Government The United States government buys many of the products and services it needs from suppliers who meet certain qualifications. It applies standardized procedures by which to acquire goods and services. That is, the government does not purchase items or services in the same way in which private companies might secure… Continue reading What Is New In Government Contracting