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Understanding The Federal Contracting System  General Services Administration, also known as GSA, is responsible for acquiring the goods and services needed by federal agencies. The United States government basically needs everything and is a super consumer worth $500 billion dollars.  The government uses schedules to purchase goods and services. When there is a need in an agency… Continue reading Rules For Obtaining Government Contracting For Small Businesses

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 totally rethink their business models quickly in order to survive.  One of the best ways to expand your business and have a secure lifeline… Continue reading Guide To Federal Contracting -Part 2

The First Step Is Registering With SAM  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 directory.  Please read one of the helpful blog articles on… Continue reading Government Contracting Bidding Tips

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 that business… Continue reading Guide To Federal Contracting-Part 1

Each year, the Federal Government spends billions of dollars on the construction of roads, schools, and other public infrastructure. This is a great field to pursue that will not be slowing down anytime soon due to the recent pandemic.  Register With SAM  SAM stands for System Award Management.  In order to do any business with… Continue reading How To Get Government Construction Contracts

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 Government Contracting Assistance For Small Businesses

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 How To Obtain Your First Federal Contract As A Small Business- Part 2

Where Do You Find Government Contracts For Bidding  Search for opportunities at the following SAM.gov. Federal agencies are required to publish all contracts that are above $25,000 on SAM.gov. This means that there are a large number of contracts advertised there at any given time.  Contact a procurement officer for information on contracts that are below… Continue reading Government Contracting Procedures

So, How Does A Small Business Successfully Start Relationships With Key Government Contractors?  The first step is to become familiar with the government marketplace. Do your research and become familiar with the terms that are commonly used in that industry. Then study the different regulations and become certified with the government, if necessary. You could… Continue reading How Small Business Can Break Into Federal Government Contracting

Simplified Procedures  In 1994 the Federal Acquisition Act or FASA simplified the buying procedures of the government.  Many of the more harsh restrictions on government purchases were removed for any purchase that was less than $100,000. Now agencies used much simpler procedures for analyzing and soliciting bids up to the $100,000 amount. However, the government is still required to… Continue reading Federal Procurement Methods