As part of US Federal Contractor Registration's "Putting America Back to Work" initiative, we are announcing a giveaway of $5 million worth in subscriptions to our Advanced Procurement Portal (APP), USFCR's federal contracting search and management platform. Learn more about this initiative, how APP can help your business, and how to take advantage of this great offer in this blog post.
The federal budget contains a big chunk dedicated to grants. Whether you're part of a government body, a non-profit organization, or a business, you could get a slice of this pie. All you need is a brilliant idea or solution that benefits our nation, much like what you might have seen on Grants.gov.
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Government contracts don't always work on an open competition basis. Sometimes, there's a clear choice for a contract, and it's here that sole-source contracting comes into play.
The Value of Sole-Source Contracts for You
If your business offers a unique product or service or enjoys a small business set-aside status, you could win sole-source contracts—contracts awarded without competition. There are at least seven scenarios where a contract may be sole-sourced, with some specific to small businesses. Understand these, and you'll find new federal market opportunities and be able to make compelling cases to contracting officers or during bid protests.
As a business owner, you know that it takes money to make money. The same applies to government contracting. On paper, all it takes is a registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and you're ready to submit bids. In reality, it's a lot more complex than that.
US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) client Foret Contracting Group, LLC won a $12,000 contract with the U.S. Coast Guard in just four months. Learn more about this success story by watching the USFCR video case study below.
Updated as of July 2023, this article provides the most recent and relevant insights into the advantages of being a Veteran-Owned Small Business in federal contracting.
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) enjoy unique advantages in the world of federal contracting. Chief among these is the Veteran's First Verification Program, a pathway that offers these businesses preferential treatment.
This article was written in 2020; link to the new article here Decoding Contractor and Government Acronyms for Successful Contracting.
Stumped by having to contact your KO at the EOS regarding an IFB through the SBIR program? Don't fret!
Government contracting is rife with acronyms, unique titles, and specialized language. While it may seem overwhelming, mastering this language can help you read and write more efficiently.
With the U.S. government's operations spanning across the globe, it's no surprise that opportunities for international contracting are vast and varied. Whether you're a U.S.-based firm eager to spread your wings or a global enterprise eyeing the U.S. federal marketplace, the road to international contracting is rich with potential.
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