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Effects of Government Shutdown on Contractors Still Uncertain

Posted on October 8, 2013
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As the government shutdown approaches a little over a week of duration, it is still uncertain how large an impact the shutdown will have on federal contractors and small businesses. However, it is agreed that the longer the federal government...

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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...

Registered Government Contractors Provide Relief For Colorado Flood Devastation

Posted on September 20, 2013
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Meteorologists are calling the Colorado flood a “1000 Year Flood” due to the 0.1 percent chance of it happening over the course of a millennium. In nearly four days, FEMA has collected $4.3 million in relief funds. A portion...

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Colorado Flood Claims Over 18,000 Residential Structures

Posted on September 19, 2013
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They are calling the Colorado flood 'biblical' due to the amount of rainfall that has started to accumulate in such a rapid amount of time. Colorado’s rainy season was on a steady climb with a remaining 3.5 months to go....

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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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8a STARS II

Posted on August 19, 2013
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8(a) STARS II, a small business set-aside GWAC, provides flexible access to customized IT solutions from a large, diverse pool of 8(a) industry partners. With a $10 billion program ceiling and a five-year base period with one five-year option, 8(a)...

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Become a Member of the Corps of Engineers Contractor Registries

Posted on August 14, 2013
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Contractors are our force-multiplier during a disaster response. We count on them to help us meet our mission requirements quickly and completely. The Corps of Engineers has pre-awarded contracts for major emergency response missions, such as bottled water, packaged ice,...

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Donating or Volunteering

Posted on August 14, 2013
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According to FEMA: Donating and Volunteering Responsibly Cash is the most efficient method of donating – Cash offers voluntary agencies the most flexibility in obtaining the most-needed resources and pumps money into the local economy to help businesses recover. Remember, unsolicited...

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Joint Housing Solutions Group (JHSG) in the Aftermath of Disaster

Posted on August 14, 2013
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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...

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