Author: Dona Basu

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 Guide To Different Types Of Federal Contract For Small Businesses

Department Of Defense The Department of Defense is one of the largest consumers of government contracts in the world? Many companies think that this agency is only contracting with giant companies that supply tanks and missiles. Remember, the Department of Defense supplies the Army, Navy, Airforce, and many other defense agencies. They are very open… Continue reading Why Small Businesses Should Pursue Defense Contracts

Narrow In On The Customer’s Needs At the end of the day, the United States government is a customer just like any other. However, this customer has deep pockets and unlimited needs. A small business can cater to the government by following a strategy in which the customer’s needs always come first. Identify what the… Continue reading How Your Small Business Can Win Lucrative Government Contracts

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 exact for most of the products and services that government agencies buy regularly. Your contract… Continue reading Government Contracting Processes That All Small Businesses Should Know

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 The Best Tips For SAM Directory Registration For Small Businesses

Contract Administration Issues Federal contracts are different from the average commercial contracts. They have general contract provisions that are unique to the government. These contract provisions include statutory or regulatory requirements that only apply to the federal government. They include the following: Termination for default  Termination for convenience Contract changes Payments Specifications Inspection  Testing.  These… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Terminate A Government Contract

Welcome Back! In the first part of our series, we talked about some of the technical things your business needs to complete in order to land your first government contract. Now, we will discuss some ways in which you can get your foot in the door to this lucrative world.  Narrow In On The Customer’s… Continue reading Small Business Government Contracting Assistance

How Can Small Businesses Enter The Lucrative World of Federal Contacting   Part-1 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.… Continue reading How Can Small Businesses Enter The Lucrative World of Federal Contacting-Part 1 

The Island of Security in Uncertain Times There is very little certainty in business. Having a powerful client that is known for paying its bills on time, like our Federal Government, is a great asset. Also, many of your competitors might dismiss the idea of being a government contractor as being too much trouble. This… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Prepare To Be Successful Government Contractors

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 Small Business Hacks To The Lucrative World Of Government Contracting