Posts by Province Consulting Group, Inc.

Empowering HUBZone Small Businesses: Record-Breaking Federal Contract Awards

In a historic milestone for the HUBZone program, small businesses in this category were granted an astounding $16.3 billion in federal contract awards. This remarkable achievement represents the highest amount ever awarded to HUBZone small businesses. Although falling short of the 3% statutory goal, this accomplishment signifies significant progress and opens the door to even…

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Pause on New SBA 8(a) Applications

The SBA has paused receipt of new 8(a) applications due to the court ruling by the Eastern District of Tennessee. In short, the ruling challenged the “presumptive disadvantage” of minority groups and therefore, their automatic eligibility for the 8(a) program.  The court’s decision ultimately states that the SBA isn’t allowed to use the “rebuttable presumption…

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Update Your Dynamic Small Business Profile

Add Your Capability Statement Your Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profile is part of the marketing effort. Add your Capability Statement Link to your profile for increased visibility with buyers. Login to DSBS here to update. Remember! Becoming more visible to federal buyers is a gradual process that requires consistent effort, networking, and a focus…

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Contract Vehicles..Does It Include a GSA Schedule?

What is it? A contract vehicle (includes a GSA schedule) is the government’s method of streamlining how they buy goods and services.  Instead of soliciting offers for goods or services by releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) or similar, the government pre-approves companies that can provide the items needed. The agencies enter into a agreement with these…

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Teaming Agreements vs Joint Ventures

Often I hear the terms Teaming Agreement vs Joint Ventures used interchangeably, however they are quite different. Joint Ventures involve two companies partnering to form a new entity. Teaming involves two separate companies partnering on specific bid(s) or proposal(s). One is obviously a longer term commitment than the other. When To Team.. If you are…

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Business Matchmaking & Industry Events: What To Expect

Business matchmaking and industry events are one important method of building business relationships. In today’s COVID 19 environment, these events have largely moved to a virtual environment, that is Zoom, Microsoft teams, WebEx, for example. Although in-person connection has many advantages, there are perks when attending a virtual event.  Travel costs, for example, are vastly…

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How to Make a Quick Bid/No Bid Decision

Public Agencies post Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitations to Bid (IFB) and the like daily. Although you may find your company is capable, a deeper review may prove the opportunity is still not a fit. A relatively quick review of the solicitation using the following tips should help you decide if you should proceed. This…

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You Need A Past To Build A Future

Five Tips to Build Past Performance You may find the ability to build past performance is kind of like trying to get a job without experience. You can’t get a job because you don’t have experience, but you don’t have experience because you can’t get a job.  As a new government contractor, you may have…

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