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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Since 2013, Liliana Lander has assisted her clients with their System for Award Management (SAM) registrations, taught them how to bid on contracts, and communicated with procurement officers.
A Contractor debriefing is a unique element of government contracting that offer invaluable insights into why your contract bid was accepted or declined. By understanding and leveraging these debriefs, your business stands a greater chance of winning more contracts and boosting profitability.
The results are in. The Small Business Administration (SBA) released its FY2019 Small Business Procurement Scorecard. This scorecard serves as an annual report showing if federal agencies met their small business contracting requirements. Although things look dismal in the commercial sector, the federal sector is still strong on small business spending.
