The HUBZone Certification Program can help your business win more government contracts. USFCR provides a streamlined process to make sure this process happens error-free and compliantly.
USFCR Academy Live: Time Management Resolutions
Dec 9, 2019 11:23:41 AM / by Anna Rose posted in USFCR Academy
As the new year approaches, you may consider a personal resolution. However, it's also a great time to consider a resolution for your efforts in government contracting. Here are some questions a vendor should ask themselves when preparing their goals for contracting. This week's USFCR Academy Live webinar will also cover time management.
Where to watch: USFCR Academy Live Facebook Group
Using a third-party consulting firm to assist with your registration saves time and money and ensures compliance. Here's how our program works.
The 8(a) Business Development Program requires a lengthy certification process. This designation can help your business win more government contracts. USFCR provides a streamlined process to make sure this process happens error-free and compliantly.
USFCR Academy Live: Know Your Government Points of Contact
Dec 2, 2019 11:19:54 AM / by Anna Rose posted in USFCR Academy
While navigating through government contracting, you will come across multiple points of contact (POCs). Dealing with all of them can be confusing. Here are some of the government points of contact you will encounter and their functions.
Where to watch: USFCR Academy Live Facebook Group
When to watch: 11/4/19 @ 2 pm ET
Setting up as a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and/or an Economically-Disadvantaged Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) can help your business win more government contracts. USFCR provides a streamlined process to ensure this process happens error-free and compliantly.
USFCR Academy Live: Contracting Gratitude
Nov 25, 2019 10:07:30 AM / by Anna Rose posted in USFCR Academy
Where to watch: USFCR Academy Live Facebook Group
Case Study: Veteran's Choice Procurement, LLC
Nov 7, 2019 5:01:23 PM / by USFCR posted in Veteran Owned Small Business (VETBIZ), Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Success Stories, Videos
Veteran's Choice Procurement, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Austin, Texas. They provide healthcare supplies and equipment to federal agencies. With USFCR's services, owner Jesse Carlow went from starting a business to winning six contracts in less than a year.
In the first quarter of the fiscal year, the Pentagon awarded Microsoft its prestigious $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract.
For now.
That's because if you've been reading up on this contract, you would know it was riddled with disputes. One of which was a bid protest made by Oracle Corporation. Then, right after Microsoft was awarded, Amazon Web Services was expected to file one as well.
This blog post will give you a rundown on bid protests.
We are going to answer the following:
- What is a bid protest?
- Why are bid protests filed?
- Where do I file a bid protest?
- How should I approach bid protests?
Let's begin.
This November, FedBizOpps (FBO) is set to merge with beta.SAM.
With that in mind, it's time to discuss past big changes in the federal marketplace. That's because with every major change comes major problems. How you handle these problems will determine your success or failure in government contracting.
In this blog post, we will cover common issues that contractors face whenever the federal government implements a new policy or system. When you know what issues to expect, you'll be better equipped to handle them.