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...
If you've checked the news lately, you'll see there's a huge buzz about a government shutdown seeming eminent. Everyone likely has questions, but contractors whose livelihood depends on payments from the Federal government are certain to be the most on...
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...
After you've completed your SAM registration, it's time to start marketing your business to Federal agencies. The best way to get your foot in the door with purchasing officers is by sending them your capabilities statement. This is a concise,...
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has been urged by 26 Democratic senators to cap their contractor workforce to match suggested cuts to the DoD’s civilian workforce, according to a report by The Federal Times. The Pentagon has suggested arbitrarily capping the...
Check out this great article in The Washington Post from last week. They're suggesting contractors go after IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contracts during 2012 as a preferred contracting vehicle while federal budgets and spending shrink. We agree, IDIQ contracts...
For most businesses interested in government contracting, the first contract is the hardest to earn. There are many factors that make it difficult to break into government contracting – wary buyers, lack of familiarity with terminology and practices – but...
Everyone knows the Federal Government is a stickler for the rules. Whenever filling out government forms or registrations, it's vital to "Cross your 'i's and dot your 't's". Completing the required registration to work government contracts is no different. With...
The 8(a) Business Development Program offered by the Small Business Administration can help disadvantaged small businesses learn the skills and access the tools necessary to be successful. Although the application process is complicated and highly detailed, the assistance offered by...
