Author: Dona Basu

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. The Federal… Continue reading Prime Federal Agencies That Are Hiring 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 Hottest Government Trends For Federal Contractors

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 How Federal Contractors Should Properly Handle Audits

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 access 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 for your… Continue reading Smart Ways To Enter The Lucrative World Of Federal Contracting

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 The Perfect Federal Contracting Pitch

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 Strategies For Qualifying As A Government Contractor

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 Small Businesses Need To Understand Government Procurement

Can a Small Business really hope to compete for federal government contracts? The Federal Government is required to reward a certain amount of its contract to small businesses. In fact, last year the Federal government awarded 25% of its contracts to small businesses. In 2018 the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the Federal government… Continue reading Why New Startups Should Look Into The Lucrative World Of Federal Contracting

What Is Government Contracting? Government contracting is when specific government agencies contract with private companies for specific 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 How Registering With SAM Can Be Vital To Small Business Success

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 Federal Contracting