A new vendor’s contracting strategy begins with complete and proper registration. The federal government can’t award a contract or make payment without proper SAM registration. All information should be current, accurate, and match what has been submitted previously to D&B and the IRS.
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in February 2019 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness as of January 2024.
This is your guide to unlocking a wider range of opportunities and increasing your cash flow from federal contracting.
After reading this, you’ll have everything you need to write a winning capabilities statement.
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On Dec. 18, 2018, Strategic Centric Solutions, LLC was awarded its first federal contract. The purchase order, valued at $39,546.10, was for 500 tablets and 700 tablet cases for the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. The tablets will be used at the Academy of Police Patrol in Kyiv, Ukraine. To ensure the quality of the delivery, CEO Jason Tautfest will visit the site for inspection.
You're probably familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It's pretty much the rule book for federal contracting on both sides of the table. If you're looking to set up shop with the Department of Defense (DoD), you're going to want to get familiar with a supplement of FAR called DFARS and learn how to maintain DFARS compliance.
Government contracting is a long-term business investment. Your decisions today can affect where you are five, ten, or even twenty years from now.
Turning over one small rock can potentially reveal a whole load of opportunities for your business. So in this post, 'the rock' we're going to help you turn over is DIBBS and working with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
Not all contracts are the same. And no, we're not talking about what's actually being purchased. We're talking about how the contract itself functions and how you get paid. There are different types of government contracts for different purposes. You can learn about them by digging through the dense government language of FAR Part 16 or...you can use this simple guide written in plain English.
Camp Redwood Inc. is a children's camp located in Walden, New York. Founded by Irma and Buddy Estis in 1961, this family-owned and operated business has all the makings to bring the perfect summer experience. Campfires, canoeing, and nature programs can all be found just an hour outside of New York City. However, this year marks their 57th season, and with it comes a special event to wrap up August.
Verified Vendor Diversified 3D Technologies, DBA Exiom, and CEO Erik Paul set up a booth for 2018 The Defense TechConnect Fall Summit & Expo and The Small Business Innovation Research /Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Innovation Summit. US Federal Contractor Registration's John Lynch and Anna Boutin visited Mr. Paul to discover his goals, strategy, and advice for connecting with the government.
Every year US Federal Contractor Registration awards the Eric Knellinger Presidential Scholarship to one or more students. These scholarships are for $1,000 each and can be used to pay for any expense that comes with pursuing higher education. This year, we’re proud to announce our three recipients: Aidan Ashe, Anthony Cuozzo, and Samantha White.
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in June 2018 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Grants are a tool for funding many types of projects and endeavors. They help push research in the STEM fields. They support low-income students in college. Grants can even be used to create art installations for cultural enrichment. The applications are almost limitless.
