The Keys to Writing Winning Proposals The keys to proposal writing are to make sure you clearly understand what the government agency is asking for and can meet their requirements. This is your “Go – No Go” decision point and saves you time and resources from chasing solicitations you cannot qualify for or fulfill. Be […]
The Department of Defense (“DoD”) is using artificial intelligence (“AI”) to help accelerate workflows to get emerging technologies into the hands of the warfighters more quickly. The goal of ‘Speed to Contract’ is to go from problem statement to industry proposal, to award and shorten the acquisition timeframe to the field of service. To address […]
Government agencies are faced with the challenge of searching for new vendors using traditional market research tools to find contractors. To support the administration’s goal of expanding the industrial base, agencies are turning to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) to find better ways to assist contracting officers in identifying more small and disadvantaged businesses for the government […]
An Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (“IDV”) Contract is a type of federal contract that provides an agreement between the government and a contractor for the delivery of an unspecified quantity of goods or services over time, typically several years. IDVs offer flexibility to both the government and the contractor by establishing a framework for future orders […]
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (“OSDBU”) in federal agencies is responsible for promoting small business utilization in government contracting and ensuring that small businesses, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, have a fair opportunity to compete for federal contracts. The job of an OSDBU is to help small businesses […]
The SBA and GSA have signed an 8(a) Program Partnership Agreement to increase award opportunities for 8(a) firms on a GSA MAS Contract. The goal is to make the contract award process easier of small disadvantaged businesses. This new joint initiative was recently signed between the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the General Services Administration […]
Does Your Elevator Pitch Open Doors? In today’s fast-paced world, people’s attention spans are short. You only have about 30 seconds to grab someone’s attention before you lose the opportunity. Always leave them wanting more! In this episode of FedBiz’5 we host Senior Contracting Specialist and former Federal Government Contracting Official, Frank Krebs to explain […]
In celebrating our diverse nation’s spirit for equality, we honor the commitment of minority and women-owned businesses that are making their mark in government contracting. When we compare this commitment to building a small business, we can take inspiration from our awe-inspiring national holidays and iconic landmarks, testaments to the resilience, unity, and diversity of […]
The SBA is focused on both increasing both the proportion of federal contract spending for small businesses and actively boosting the number of small businesses receiving government contracts. Despite consistent annual growth in federal contracting dollars spent, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is struggling with the dual problems of the decline in the number of […]
Entering the realm of government contracts presents a tremendous opportunity for small businesses. Yet, the pathway to becoming a government contractor often appears intimidating. This comprehensive guide aims to simplify the steps required to become a U.S. Government contractor, while underscoring how FedBiz Access® can support your journey at every step. What Are Government Contracts? […]