After much anticipation the Department of Defense (DoD) has finally released their much awaited web-service that will help refine and broaden procurement efficiency. The main objective for this new web interface is to allow provisions and clauses to DoD procurement...
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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...
Contractors and Homeowners in the State of New Jersey are in a Standstill Waiting on New Flood Elevation Regulations; FEMA vs. Homeowner vs. Insurance?
"In New Jersey everything is at a complete standstill. Government contractors that are working on the devastated areas of the jersey shore are waiting to see what the new elevation codes will be. And on top of all of this,...
Obama Meets with Labor Leaders over ‘Balanced Plan’ Preparation
Shortly after his re-election campaign win, President Obama is preparing to meet with numerous labor leaders at the White House to resolve economic issues. The purpose of the ‘Balanced Plan’ that Obama will be urging Congress to pass with correct...
Understanding No Bid Contracting
In recovery after the massive damage done to New York City, the Jersey Shore, and other parts of the northeast, federal contractors are on the lookout for businesses registered and available for federal government work. The beauty of no bid...
Government Contracting Tips – Do I Have to Register Multiple Locations in CCR?
While many small businesses will only need to register in CCR once, there are a handful of circumstances in which a vendor must obtain multiple CAGE codes for their business. The most obvious instance is when a company has several...
What is a DUNS Number and How Do I Get One?
One of the first things a business needs to do in order to compete for government contracts is get a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet. It is possible your business already has a DUNS number. If not, you may...