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...
For some time now contractors have had to constantly search throughout the internet to track down information on government contracting. This would require most businesses to jump from source to source to find exactly what they are looking for. Well now...
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,...
When it comes to learning from beginning to end about government contracting the ‘First Steps to Government Contracting’ Guide is the best source. To help level the playing field and give all vendors a fair shot at government contracts, US...
In this time of recovery in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many have been called upon to aid in the relief efforts. In New York City, the 6,000 employed sanitation workers have been hard at work and have also acquired...
This past week, the American Express OPEN for Government Contracts: Victory in Procurement (VIP) for Small Business Program released their 2011 “Trends in Federal Contracting for Small Businesses” report. Overall, it shows that while spending is on a downward trend...
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...
When trying to win government contracts, one of the best resources for small businesses are actually a part of the agencies they’re trying to contract with. Established by an amendment to the Small Business Act, the Office of Small and...
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...
