Finally after long last, a decision is in the works to overturn the government shutdown. The deal that the Senate will reach in order to reopen the government will start with budget negotiations and limitations. According to CNN, the mission...
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How to Register in System for Award Management (SAM)?
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...
New Government-formatted Website Package Designed for Procurement Smart Phones and Tablets
President Abraham Lincoln once said, “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” So does our government’s program to better equip our federal workers whether it is in manufacturing, construction or technology. This...
First Steps to Government Contracting
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...
Government Contracting Cheat Sheet for Abbreviations
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...
Promoting Economic and Employment Growth By Utilizing the HUBZone Program
The federal government provides set-aside programs devoted to assisting veteran, women, and minority owned businesses. The HUBZone Program is designed to help small businesses in urban and rural locations build economic and employment growth in their area. According to the...
Obama Sings the Blues
Last night, the White House hosted Blues Night as a part of Black History Month - featuring legends such as B.B. King and Mick Jagger. The event ended with an ensemble performance of "Sweet Home Chigago" - with the President...
Obama to Congress: “We Can’t Wait”
Yesterday in Las Vegas, the President announced his intention to implement executive actions to help bolster the economy and put American families back to work without the need for Congressional approval. This new effort was paired with the new slogan: ...
FEMA Funding Bill Passed by House Today
After a lengthy standoff between Democrats and Republicans, a bipartisan agreement on disaster relief funding appears to have been reached, avoiding a partial government shutdown. The bill will approve funding through October 4th and will be followed by a more...