Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy. And the Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking a big step to ensure they remain competitive: Reform. Through reforms, the agency has increased opportunities for historically underrepresented businesses - making it easier for them to seek out contracts and access capital.
With winter in full swing, many parts of the Northwest and Northeast United States are still experiencing severe snowstorms. These storms create dangerous conditions, destroy key infrastructure, and leave many without power.
You can be part of the relief efforts by providing the services the federal government needs and having the corresponding NAICS code within your registration. Relief contracts are an excellent way to get started as a contractor while helping your fellow Americans.
The federal contracting process is complex and lengthy, often involving multiple steps, stakeholders, and documents. It’s no wonder the government is looking for ways to improve and streamline the process. Luckily, modern technology can help. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the five technologies the federal government uses to improve the processes for federal contracting and contractors.
Shawn Smeltz is a dedicated and driven professional, serving as the VP of Strategy and Growth at US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR). With a passion for strategy and business development, Shawn has positively impacted USFCR since March 2019.
Since joining the USFCR team in 2020, Dana Sanders has been a treasured asset. Born in Georgia, her parents' job as long-haul truck drivers led her family on a journey before settling in Florida in 1984. Since then, she has been a proud resident of the Sunshine State.
As Chief Operating Officer, Jessica Summers specializes in the following:
Working closely with Eric Knellinger (President) and the management team to oversee the daily business operations and implement and maintain processes and procedures advantageous to the company and our customers. As well as plan and strategize with management members on company values, goals, and objectives.
Working closely with Eric Knellinger (President) and the management team to oversee the daily business operations and implement and maintain processes and procedures advantageous to the company and our customers. As well as plan and strategize with management members on company values, goals, and objectives.
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When it comes to winning a government contract, the bidding process can be fierce and competitive. But what happens when a bidder believes the process was not conducted fairly or the winning bidder was not the most qualified or lowest-priced?
That's where bid protests come in. A bid protest is a formal challenge to the terms or award of a government contract, allowing bidders and other interested parties to object to the procurement process or the selection of a winning bidder.
In this blog, we'll explore the reasons for filing a bid protest, the process for doing so, and the potential outcomes of a protest in the federal contracting arena.
Contracting is a complicated process. It takes time, effort, and resources to get it right. But one of the best ways to make sure you have all the information you need is by participating in post-award debriefings in federal contracting.
Cybersecurity is a major issue for the Department of Defense and federal contractors. In an effort to streamline the certification process and ensure that cybersecurity measures are being implemented correctly, the U.S. Department of Defense has created a model called Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
In response to the extensive delays seen since April 2022 with the transition from DUNS numbers to Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI), the Department of Defense (DoD) announced in September that it isn't requiring contractors to have a new UEI until October 31, 2022.
