Last week, a big change in federal contracting was announced.
How big?
It could...possibly...maybe...unhinge the federal marketplace as we know it (we're not sure yet).
So what's happening?
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Here it is. Everything that government contractors ask about the Dun and Bradstreet number (aka DUNS number) is in this quick, and easy-to-read guide.
Everyone knows that you need to build a relationship with Contracting Officers. Have you ever considered factoring the End User (aka the person who actually uses your products/services) into the equation?
March 8, 2019 marks the 109th annual observance of International Women’s Day (IWD). On top of that, March is also recognized in the U.S. as Women’s History Month. So in the spirit of IWD and Women's History Month, let's talk about the various certifications and resources that are exclusively available for female entrepreneurs. Mainly, we'll be talking about the Woman-Owned Business Certification and the Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.
Are you a business owner who previously served in our nation's armed forces? Perhaps you're a veteran who's interested in taking the entrepreneurial plunge. Either way, you need to know about the various programs and initiatives offered by Uncle Sam to help your business succeed.
Proper Registration
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.
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.
