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Defensive Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)

DITCO

  The American military has a long history working with contractors. Everything from the vehicles, barracks, to the MRE’s, are all sourced by private entities. Still, it’s not just tangible goods that contractors can provide for the U.S. armed forces....

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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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Understanding a Request for Proposal (RFP)

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TIPS

A procurement officer interested in securing a product and/or service will issues a Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP presents preliminary requirements for the acquisition of the product and/or service, and may dictate to varying degrees the exact structure and format of the supplier's...

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DHS Advanced Acquisition Planning System

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TIPS

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) provides the DHS Forecast of Contract Opportunities in accordance with Public Law 100-656, Section 501.  The Forecast data is for planning purposes and is not a...

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Receiving a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the IRS

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The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) validation process in System for Award Management (SAM) with the IRS ensures that TIN information is correctly entered for the entity. This improves the accuracy of data for the agencies in processing payments to entities...

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GSA Continues to Approve Third-Party Organizations (3PAO) for Cloud Security Services

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This past month, the General Services Administration (GSA) has continued to fine tune their focus on the issue of government-wide cloud security by teaming up with the American Association for Laboratory (A2LA). The A2LA is a non-profit organization that will...

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D&C Freight Logistics LLC is Awarded a Major Five Year Government Contract Thanks to US Federal Contractor Registration

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TIPS

“US Federal Contractor Registration sets your business up for success in government contracting,” stated Dinisio Gilbert,Verified Vendor and Owner ofD&C Freight Logistics LLC. “Having US Federal Contractor Registration perform my government registration was a no brainer considering how well educated...

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$92 Million Dollar FEMA Contract Hires Federal Contractors for NYC Effort

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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...

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