The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking into new ways to collaborate with tech startups -- inviting them to work on pilot projects and other processes that don't require them to go through the official contracting process, Deputy Chief...
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US Federal Contractor Registration: Despite Sequestration Uncertainty, Contracting Opportunities Still Available for Small Businesses Reports US Federal Contractor Registration
US Federal Contractor Registration is reporting ample federal contracting opportunities for small businesses in the face of difficulties caused by sequestration. US Federal Contractor RegistrationSequestration refers to the automatic budget cuts resulting from the Budget Control Act of 2011, which...
Government Shutdown 2013: Who Will Be Affected?
Bottom line, not government contractors. With the first day of the new fiscal year this Tuesday, contracting officers are in fifth gear spending the last of their funds, because if they do not use it, they lose the remain funds...
Joint Housing Solutions Group (JHSG) in the Aftermath of Disaster
As provided by FEMA, about the Joint Housing Solutions Group (JHSG): Following a major disaster, one of FEMA's most urgent needs during the recovery process is emergency shelter and housing for disaster victims. In light of this need and in...
DHS Advanced Acquisition Planning System
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...
Government Contracting Cheat Sheet for Abbreviations
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...
Department of Homeland Security Taking Steps Towards Accepting Electronic Bids
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...