So you already know that the federal government puts up solicitations on FBO and a bunch of other websites. However, the opportunities with Uncle Sam don't end there. Actually, you might be able to create your own with an unsolicited...
Category: Government Contracting Tips
Beyond FBO: Top 5 OTHER Places You Can Find Contracts
Anyone who works in the federal sector should at least know about FedBizOpps and how to use it. What you should also know is that FedBizOpps ISN'T the only place where you can find contracting opportunities with the federal government....
Buy American Act: What It Means, Its Limits, and Staying Compliant
As a federal contractor, you're going to run into the phrase, "Buy American" a lot. Many government contracts actually feature a Buy American Act clause in them as part of their terms. Naturally, this is going to raise a lot of...
What to Expect During a Government Shutdown
"Government shutdown" is pretty much a fancy way of saying that the folks on Capitol Hill cannot agree on how to fund federal operations or agencies. It is not an automatic stop work order. Politicians rally, the media gets in...
Types of Government Contracts FY 2019
Not all contracts are the same. And no, we're not talking about what's actually being purchased. We're talking about how the contract itself functions and how you get paid. There are different types of government contracts for different purposes. You...
What is a National Stock Number (NSN)?
NSN can stand for National Stock Number or NATO Stock Number. They're both the same thing. Basically, NSNs are 13 digit numbers used to label an item. They're officially recognized by the United States government, NATO countries, and several other...
Steps to Succeeding as a Government Contractor
John Lynch Contributed by John Lynch, acquisition specialist at US Federal Contractor Registration Recently, a former client of US Federal Contractor Registration received a $1 billion contract. That’s billion with a B. $1 billion. A small veteran-owned business...
Understanding FBO.gov (FedBizOpps.gov)
You’ve completed your System for Award Management (SAM) Registration, or you’ve hired us to help you do it, and you’re waiting for procurement officers to reach out to you with the contract of a lifetime – except your phone doesn’t ring. That’s...
Common SAM Registration Mistakes
Simplified Acquisition Program Companies who complete their System for Award Management (SAM) Registration on their own often make mistakes and/or omit necessary information. These mistakes and omissions can delay the processing of an application or even...