Taking Advantage of 4th Quarter Spending Season
As a government contractor, it is important to have a yearly plan that will maximize your chances to win more business. The Federal Government works by the fiscal year (FY), which is separated into the four quarters listed below. The First Quarter (Q1): October 1 – December 31 The Second Quarter (Q2): January 1 – …
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10 Tips to Keep in Mind When Networking as a Federal Contractor
As a federal contractor, networking is a very important tool to help you increase your business in the Federal Government marketplace. You should not only network with federal agencies but also with potential teaming or sub-contracting partners. Putting your brand out there is a great way to get noticed by government buyers. Here are ten …
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To Bid or Not to Bid? 3 Essential Considerations Before Responding to an RFP
As a government contractor, it is easy to become overzealous when it comes to responding to proposals, but you’ll have better success with a thought-out plan. There are many questions you should ask yourself before deciding to bid on a Request for Proposal (RFP). Keep these three considerations in mind when making your final decision …
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The Rule of Two as a Rule of Thumb
You may have heard of small business set-asides in federal procurement, but have you heard of the Rule of Two? It is commonly known that 23% of the yearly federal contracting budget is set-aside for small business contract spending, with smaller percentage requirements for each set-aside: Women-Owned Small Businesses (5%), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (5%), HUBZone …
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5 Steps to Successful Subcontracting
Federal contracting is commonly discussed, but subcontracting is sometimes overlooked. Up to half (or more) of federal procurement dollars are spent on subcontracts. Knowing how to go about a prime-sub contracting agreement is extremely important to reduce risk and ensure a beneficial relationship between both organizations. Here are some steps to follow when starting a …
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FedMall is Here!
Federal Mall (FedMall) has gone live, as of June 19th! The idea behind FedMall is to improve upon EMALL, which was created by the Department of Defense (DoD). It will sell Commercial Off-The-Shelf items (COTS) and will replace the DOD EMALL. Here are some things to be aware of as you’re transitioning from DoD EMALL …
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What to Look for When Preparing Your Federal Government Proposal
The process of submitting a proposal and then waiting on a decision, can be a detailed and lengthy process that requires a lot of knowledge. Here we will give you some tips and descriptors of each stage of the government proposal process. The Government Request There are three main types of government solicitation stages that …
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Cooperative Purchasing 101
Many government contractors work closely with the Federal Government through a GSA Schedule. However, there are some programs that allow state and local government procurement participation in the GSA Schedule program. One of these is the Cooperative Purchasing Program. It is one of the easiest programs to participate in, due to its inclusivity. Cooperative Purchasing …
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Can State and Local Governments Purchase through a GSA Schedule?
Government contracting is most often associated with the federal government; however, state and local entities are sometimes able to benefit from General Service Administration (GSA) Schedule Contracts as well. Four specific programs allow State and Local Governments to purchase goods and services through this contract vehicle and each program has different requirements and definitions. Keep …
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Building a Small Business from the Ground Up – Appealing to the Federal Government
Client Spotlight – Avilar Technologies Inc, a Veteran Owned Small Business. At the dawn of the Internet era, Tom Grobicki, CEO of Avilar Technologies began envisioning a world with technological advances that would eventually propel the software industry and subsequently help the armed forces. After serving in the US Air Force and cultivating over 25 years …
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