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Navigating Government Contracts: Key Strategies for Small Businesses

Jun 10, 2020 1:55:51 PM / by USFCR Academy posted in USFCR Academy

At USFCR, we've walked more than 300,000 businesses through the intricate maze of government contracting. We've boiled down years of expertise into a simple, easy-to-understand guide to help you conquer this field too. Let's focus on three game-changing strategies:

  1. Identifying the right opportunities
  2. Building enduring relationships
  3. Maintaining a competitive edge

What's great is that these strategies are transferable to securing grants too.

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Peter LaNore - Sr. Registration & Contracting Specialist

Jun 8, 2020 10:09:12 AM / by USFCR posted in Team

Since 2010, Peter LaNorehas been a key player at US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR), applying his in-depth understanding of federal marketplace trends and government contracting to help clients succeed. His expertise in crafting customized marketing solutions and facilitating connections with procurement officers has been integral to the growth of many businesses.

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Video: Download Your Representations & Certifications (Reps & Certs)

Jun 3, 2020 10:09:02 AM / by Alex Siniari posted in Videos

To win federal awards, you will need to ensure that your business complies with federal regulations by keeping your representations and certifications reports up to date. 

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Technical Proposal Writing

Jun 1, 2020 10:56:32 AM / by Anna Rose posted in USFCR Academy

 

The technical proposal is considered the most creative section of a proposal. However, that doesn’t mean vendors should include irrelevant information in the offer.

The technical proposal is a narrative where vendors must prove that they understand the objectives of the potential contract to not only meet the expectations but exceed them. To prepare for writing the technical proposal, a vendor should read the SOW, PWS, or Scope of Work in the solicitation document.

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Meet Us Monday: Anna Rose -Training Coordinator & Consultant

May 26, 2020 7:19:07 AM / by USFCR posted in Team

Since 2018, Anna Rose has been helping businesses find success in the federal marketplace. Through her training programs and webinars, she has taught hundreds the key information they need to know to bid on federal contracts successfully. 

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USFCR Academy: Price Proposals on Government Contracts

May 20, 2020 6:12:11 PM / by USFCR Academy posted in USFCR Academy

Understanding how to price your products or services for government contracts is key to landing lucrative deals. Your price proposal, and a clear breakdown of your costs, is crucial in securing these contracts. Here's what you need to know:

Competitive Pricing Through Market Research

Use market research to understand your competition and set a competitive price for your bid or offer. This data helps ensure your price is attractive to the government and profitable.

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Discount Terms

May 19, 2020 2:09:19 PM / by Anna Rose

 

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USFCR Scholarship Recipients Focus on Mental Health

May 6, 2020 3:09:58 PM / by USFCR posted in USFCR Info

US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) proudly awards The Eric Knellinger Presidential Scholarship to Nishika Green and Anthony Cuozzo. Nishika and Anthony sat down with USFCR for a short interview to discuss their educational paths and how the scholarship money from USFCR would help them achieve their goals.

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Huff Bhatia - Sr. Registration & Contracting Specialist

May 4, 2020 7:47:12 AM / by USFCR posted in Team

Since 2017, Huff Bhatia has been bringing in his 30 years of sales experience to help clients sell their products and services to federal agencies. He aims to ensure that businesses are prepared with the right registrations and knowledge to take on federal contracting. 📆 Schedule a call with Huff.

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Understanding the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and How to Perform a Lookup

Apr 30, 2020 2:19:14 PM / by USFCR posted in News

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2020 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

The General Services Administration (GSA) will assign all entities in the System for Award Management (SAM) a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). So what is a UEI, and what should you expect? That's what this blog post is going to cover. 

Here, we'll go over the following: 

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