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...
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...
While most federal contractors run an honest business, the news is saturated with stories about unscrupulous firms defrauding the government in order to win government contracts and grants. While there are many ways for contracting officers to respond to issues...
A bill proposed on February 7th by House oversight chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., could change the way suspension and deparment programs are administered. The Stop Unworthy Spending, or SUSPEND, Act would consolidate the suspension and debarment offices of over...
There are many programs designed to assist minorities, women, and veterans get their fair share of the federal contracting market. However some programs are also designed to help small businesses based on their location. The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)...
Despite its longstanding history as the Federal Government's preferred mobile device, in recent years Blackberry has been losing its grip on the federal market. With announcements from both the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and prominent government contractor Booz...
Today, several states and countries around the world participated in Great ShakeOut – an organized earthquake drill aimed to help communities raise awareness and better prepare for earthquakes. Organized in part by FEMA, over 14 million individuals, schools, businesses, government...
Government contracting can be an extremely rewarding source of revenue and growth for small businesses. Marketing is absolutely essential for success in the federal market, particularly for smaller firms. Networking and relationship building are necessary and powerful methods of generating...
Tropical Storm (soon to be Hurricane) Issac serves as a great reminder to us all to be prepared for emergencies. One way contractors can be prepared is to maintain an active registration with the System for Award Management and FEMA...
