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October 2020 Monthly Update

Nov 3, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by USFCR posted in USFCR Info

Hi USFCR Blog Subscriber, here's your monthly update from US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) of federal contracting information, including webinars, articles, and videos. Enjoy!

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PCT Wins $166k with the Defense Logistics Agency

Oct 29, 2020 4:26:05 PM / by USFCR posted in USFCR Academy, Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Success Stories

US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) client Pacific Continental Textiles, Inc. (PCT) won a $166,000 contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in just four months. Watch the USFCR video case study below to learn more about this success story. 

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USFCR Academy: Overcoming Federal Contracting Hurdles as a Small Business

Oct 29, 2020 11:00:00 AM / by USFCR Academy posted in USFCR Academy

Updated for accuracy as of July 2023, this article reflects the most current Federal contracting information. Always consult a professional for your specific needs.

Breaking into the federal contracting space can seem impossible, especially for small businesses. You've registered for government contracts—bravo! But what's next? How do you ensure your bids are competitive? And what if you lack a track record? Don't worry. This article will guide you through these hurdles and set you on a path to success.

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Why Federal Contracting? - Protect Your Business

Oct 22, 2020 10:35:37 AM / by USFCR

There are plenty of great reasons for your business to get started in federal contracting. In our second installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we covered how working with the government can diversify your business. In our third installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we'll review how federal contracting can help protect your business.

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USFCR Academy: Financing a Federal Contract

Oct 21, 2020 5:00:00 PM / by USFCR Academy

Financing Federal Contracts: What You Need to Know

Understanding the financing of federal contracts is vital to your success as a contractor. The federal government only pays for services rendered or products delivered. This means that contractors need to have enough working capital to fulfill the contract and cover business expenses until payment is received.

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Why Federal Contracting? - Diversify Your Business

Oct 15, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by USFCR

There are plenty of great reasons for your business to get started in federal contracting. In our first installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we covered how working with the government can grow your business. In our second installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we'll go over how federal contracting can help diversify your business.

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Guaranteeing Compliance for Federal Subcontractor Reporting

Oct 14, 2020 12:00:00 PM / by USFCR Academy posted in Past Webinars

This article has been reviewed and updated as of June 2022 to ensure accuracy and relevance in the ever-evolving landscape of federal Contracting.

Federal subcontractor reporting is a complex and demanding task. Large companies, otherwise known as Other Than Small Businesses (OTSBs), receiving federal award money are subject to stringent requirements to report on their small-business subcontractors accurately. Ensuring this reporting correctly can be challenging, but alignment with the System for Award Management (SAM) can pave the way to compliance.

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Why Federal Contracting? - Grow Your Business

Oct 8, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by USFCR Academy

 

There are plenty of great reasons for your business to get started in federal contracting. That's why, in this blog series, we're going to cover them all. So for our first installment of "Why Federal Contracting?" we'll go over how federal contracting can help grow your business. 

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USFCR Academy: Wage Determinations & The Non-Manufacturer’s Rule

Oct 7, 2020 10:00:00 AM / by USFCR Academy posted in USFCR Academy

Figuring out how to price contracts for services and brokering can seem tricky, especially in the complex realms of construction and non-construction industries. One key to solving this puzzle lies in understanding wage determinations. Let's break it down:

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September 2020 Monthly Update

Oct 6, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by USFCR posted in USFCR Info

Hi USFCR Blog Subscriber, here's your monthly update from US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) of federal contracting information, including webinars, articles, videos, and podcasts. Enjoy!

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