Procurement
Small Business Federal Contracting: A Gateway to Growth in 2024
In the dynamic landscape of government contracting, 2024 continues to follow the pattern of the previous year, the soaring trajectory of opportunities for small businesses in the contracting arena. Small Business growth in contracting isn’t just a passing phase; it’s a steady, resolute ascent that’s rewriting the narrative of procurement dynamics. Per a DelTek study, there…
Read MoreLet’s Get It! Top 10 Tips for Securing Your First Contract Award in 2024
Landing that first government contract has yet to happen despite your best efforts. Take a look at ten tips to help you revise your strategy and invigorate your process in the new year so that you can win. 1. Conduct a Comprehensive Capability Assessment: Are you ready for government contracting? Evaluate your business’s strengths, core…
Read MoreIF a Government Shutdown Occurs: What Government Contractors Should Know
During a federal government shutdown, existing contracts aren’t always put on hold. If a contract still has time and funding allocated, it typically continues, unless the contracting officer decides otherwise. The contract remains valid until the funding is exhausted. Once funding runs out, contractors can choose to pause work or take a risk, hoping for…
Read MoreEmpowering 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…
Read MoreTop Eight GovCon Tips for Success In Government Contracting
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Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreYou 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…
Read MoreWhy HUBZone Certification
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Certification program was designed to help improve economic conditions in areas of high unemployment. The program offers non-competed (sole source) and reduced competition (set-aside) opportunities among others to certified firms. Approximately only 6,000 firms in the program nationwide. The Federal Government struggles to meet its HUBZone Small Business goals,…
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Read MoreThings Have Changed: Contracting in the COVID-19 Environment
The New Normal (For Now..) As we adjust to the new normal brought on by the pandemic of COVID 19, contracting with the federal and government has also seen some changes. Federal, State, and Local government procurement is primarily focused on essential items i.e. masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizers, shields, etc. If you currently sell or…
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