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The Legion Group Now a Verified Vendor with USFCR

Feb 19, 2016 10:00:50 AM / by USFCR posted in Veteran Owned Small Business (VETBIZ), USFCR Info

US Federal Contractor Registration, the world’s largest third-party government registration firm, is pleased to announce that The Legion Group, LLC – which makes available a comprehensive portfolio of products, from office and school chairs, tables, and desks, and medical-grade furniture, to building signage and medical supplies and equipment – has become one of its Verified Vendors.
The Verified Vendor seal shows procurement officers that a company’s registration is being maintained and that the company has successfully completed System for Award Management (SAM) Registration.
The Legion Group, LLC has been certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and, though a newly established entity, has outfitted several pharmacies, banks, schools, and physician-owned clinics in the civilian sector.
The Legion Group, LLC:

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Approval Requirements and General Information for Freight TSPs 

Jan 8, 2016 9:32:09 AM / by USFCR posted in General Services Administration (GSA)

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How to Become a GSA-approved Freight Transportation Service Provider (TSP)

New GSA Open Season Requirement 
Any TSPs interested in becoming approved to move cargo under the GSA Freight Management program will be approved and on-boarded during GSA’s new open season from January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2016.

Download the new form to register Copy of GSA TSP Agreement.
Fill out the form on your computer using Adobe Acrobat, print the last page, sign the bottom, scan, and email only the last page to Frttsp.approvals@gsa.gov.

Please allow two weeks for your request to be processed.

*Any TSPs interested in filing rates for FY 2017 bid cycle, please watch for emails around June 2016 with detailed instructions.
For further information, email TSP Approvals at Frttsp.approvals@gsa.gov.

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Contractors Must Complete SCR Requirement for FY15

Jan 5, 2016 9:52:48 AM / by USFCR posted in News

Contractors Must Complete SCR Requirement for FY15

Federal contractors must report their service contracts, known as SCRs, through the System for Award Management. By law, executive agencies must prepare an annual inventory of their SCRs per Section 743(a) of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117).

Contractors subject to the SCR requirement must provide the following information:

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Incubators and Accelerators Subject of Upcoming SBA Study

Dec 1, 2015 9:31:45 AM / by USFCR posted in News

Incubators and Accelerators Subject of Upcoming SBA Study

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Acquisition Division and the National Woman's Business Council (NWBC) intend to procure a Purchase Order for Research on Women's Participation in Incubators and Accelerators.
This solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The period of performance for services is for one year of performance. The NAICS classification is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The small business size standard is $15M.

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Mike Wills Excavating Lands $96.8k Contract with U.S. Army

Sep 29, 2015 8:37:57 AM / by USFCR posted in Success Stories

Mike Wills Excavating & Trucking, Inc. announced on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, that it had received a $96,800 contract from the U.S. Army to create test surfaces for vehicles in Alaska.

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Confused about Set-Asides and Simplified Acquisition? We can help.

Sep 23, 2015 10:28:13 AM / by USFCR posted in Veteran Owned Small Business (VETBIZ), Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), USFCR Info

Do you know what the terms “set-aside” and “simplified acquisition” mean regarding government contracting? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Many of our clients see these terms in solicitations and ask us to explain better what they mean and if their company qualifies.

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SBA: Increase Your Odds of Winning a Contract

Sep 14, 2015 8:39:58 AM / by USFCR posted in Guides

The Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this year published a list of steps owners of small businesses can take to increase their chances of winning a government contract.
The SBA suggests owners of small businesses:

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(DLP Services LLC) Gets 8a Contact Award thanks to Johnathan Maness

Aug 24, 2015 6:24:57 AM / by USFCR posted in Success Stories

 

Verified Vendor De La Paz Cleaning & Rental Service, LLC (DLP Services, LLC/DLP) has officially been given a 9-year contract to work with the Federal Government under the 8a Business Development Program.

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NCAGE Code Guide: 2019 Update

Dec 9, 2014 9:47:51 AM / by USFCR posted in Guides

NCAGE Code Guide- 2019 Update

NCAGE Content Updated July 10, 2019

Are you a foreign entity looking to do business with the U.S. federal government? Then it's time that you get familiar with the NCAGE code. Without it, you will not be able to compete or bid on contracts with the U.S. federal government. So in this post, we're going to cover:

  • What does it stand for?
  • Why are they required?
  • How do you get an NCAGE code?
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How to Get Your First Federal Contract

Feb 22, 2014 3:29:00 PM / by USFCR

This article was initially written in 2014 but has been updated as of 5/23/2023

Before you can bid on federal contracts, you must complete your System for Award Management (SAM) Registration. Only businesses that have completed their registration can submit bids and receive federal contracts.

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