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Searching the GSA Advantage Website

GSA ADVANTAGE

A GSA Schedule contract can help your business access steady sources of revenue from Federal contracts. Before you start the process of registering for a GSA Schedule contract, you need to find which schedule your product or service falls under...

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

HOW TO REGISTER IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

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...

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How Will a Government Shutdown Affect Contracts?

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TIPS

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...

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Government Contracting: Rough 2013 Hurricane Season is Anticipated

Tropical Storm Issac Hurricane FEMA

Contractors prepare for a brutal hurricane season as stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or better known as NOAA. As hurricane season starts to get back into swing, NOAA has declared this season to be one for the record books. NOAA has released forecasts that anticipate the occurrence of over 13 hurricanes this season.

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DoD’s Clause Logic Service (CLS) will Improve the Quality and Quantity of Government Contracts for Small Business

GOVERNMENTCONTRACTINGTIPS.COM

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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How to Draft a Capability Statement

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,...

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Government Contracting Tips Video: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industries

How to Get Federal Grants

Contractors in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industries are expected to see significant growth in 2012.  Is your industry included under this classification code?  Find out in our new video!  For more information on contracts in these and other...

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Is Your Business Getting as Many Government Contracts as You’d Like?

Has your business been awarded as many government contracts as you think it should?  If the answer is no, there are many possibilities for why you're not winning more contracts.  Maybe you haven't been in business long enough, maybe your...

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Government Contracting Tips – Fedbid in the News

Federal Computer Week published a great article this week about reverse auction sites such as Fedbid.com.  The article points out the cost and time saving features of reverse auctions, which are rather attractive as federal agencies try to trim their...

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