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How to Register in System for Award Management (SAM)?

Posted on September 30, 2013
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What is System for Award Management (SAM) registration? The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. In order for businesses to be eligible for government contracts they must first...

OASIS Small Business (SB) Program

Posted on August 19, 2013
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OASIS and OASIS Small Business (SB) are multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts that provide flexible and innovative solutions for complex professional services. These contracts: Span many areas of expertise and mission spaces; Span multiple professional service disciplines;...

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DHS Advanced Acquisition Planning System

Posted on August 14, 2013
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According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) provides the DHS Forecast of Contract Opportunities in accordance with Public Law 100-656, Section 501. The Forecast data is for planning purposes and is not a...

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Government Contracting Cheat Sheet for Abbreviations

Posted on May 15, 2013
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SAM = System for Award Management (replaced CCR & ORCA) sam.gov DUNS = Dun & Bradstreet (Business code/credit rating) CAGE = Commercial and Government Entity Code (SAM registration & CAGE are what the government uses to pay your business) NCAGE =NATO Commercial...

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Registering Your Woman Owned/Veteran Owned Business

Posted on November 29, 2012
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Registering to become a certified Woman Owned Business and a Veteran Owned Business can be an extremely tedious task on top of the System for Awards Management (SAM) registration that is required for federal government work. US Federal Contractor Registration...

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2012 Presidential Debate Contract ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ Released to Public After Uproar

Posted on October 24, 2012
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On October 22, 2012, the third Presidential debate between President Barrack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney was conducted in Boca Raton, Florida at 9pm eastern standard time. However, what most people do not realize is that there is a government...

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Department of Homeland Security Taking Steps Towards Accepting Electronic Bids

Posted on February 2, 2012
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Contractors may soon kiss paper bids goodbye - at least when bidding on contracts with the Department of Homeland Security. The Federal Times recently reported on the announcement by Undersecretary for Management Rafael Borras that DHS is working on the...

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