The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recommends that along with having a working knowledge of government contracting procedures, you should be aware of the following: The government conducts its business through authorized agents called contracting officers. Only a contracting officer...
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How to Get Your First Federal Contract
Before you can bid on federal contracts, you must complete your System for Award Management (SAM) Registration. Only businesses that have completed their registration can submit bids and receive federal contracts. Completed your SAM Registration? Then it’s time to start...
How to Apply for DAPA
Integrated Award Environment (IAE)
The Integrated Award Environment (IAE) is a Presidential E-Government initiative that the General Services Administration (GSA) uses to improve systems and operations for those who award, administer, or receive federal financial assistance (i.e., grants and/or loans), contracts, and intergovernmental transactions. The Integrated Award Environment...
Searching the GSA Advantage Website
A GSA Schedule contract can help your business access steady sources of revenue from Federal contracts. Before you start the process of registering for a GSA Schedule contract, you need to find which schedule your product or service falls under...
System for Award Management Reps & Certs Violation Penalty
Can a business really be charged by the federal government if they fill out the Reps & Certs section of their System for Award Management (SAM) registration incorrectly? The answer is unfortunately yes. According to the FAR Manuel and Cornell...
What is the Dynamic Small Business Search DSBS?
The Dynamic Small Business Search is a website that is primarily used by procurement officers to track down and locate qualified government contractors that meet federal small business acquisition needs. Thanks to the Small Business Act of 2008 every procurement...
NAICS Code Lookup
2013 NAICS Code Lookup 111 -- Crop Production 111110 -- Soybean Farming 111120 -- Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming 111130 -- Dry Pea and Bean Farming 111140 -- Wheat Farming 111150 -- Corn Farming 111160 -- Rice Farming 111191 -- Oilseed...
BITS II (Broad Information Technology and Telecommunication Services
BITS II According to Alliedtech.com, BITS II is a multiyear Information Technology and Telecommunications Services contract issued through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and available to all Federal Government agencies. An indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed labor...