AGENCY INDUSTRY DAY: NETWORKING TIPS FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS Whether you are a seasoned government contractor or just getting started, networking is essential to building relationships to grow your business. “Industry Day” events are an open networking forum for the small business community, federal agency contracting officials, and government program managers. At these events, attendees can […]
Federal contracting can often be confusing, with a range of acronyms that can be difficult to remember and understand. One such acronym is MPIN, which stands for Marketing Partner Identification Number. In this article, we’ll explain what an MPIN is, why it is important, and how you can find it as part of your federal […]
The Administration recently unveiled its plans to award 15% of prime contracting dollars to qualified Small Disadvantaged Businesses (“SDBs”). This goal is a 50% increase from average annual SBDs spending of 9.8% over the last five years. While the new goal is aggressive and ambitious, the federal government targets 2025 to achieve its plan to […]
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 1.102 amendments were recently adopted and outline new strategies that federal procuring agencies should employ when working with the contracting industry. These amendments are meant to provide more access to contracting opportunities for small businesses. The FAR 1.102 amendment encourages federal procuring agencies to engage more effectively with industry professionals, […]
U.S. Federal Government is directed to spend at least 23% of its approximately $600 billion annual procurement budget on small businesses. In 2023, small businesses have a unique opportunity to gain access to this lucrative market by exploring government contracting. The world of government contracting is an ever-evolving landscape. As new technologies and markets emerge, […]
The IRS has recently faced controversy over its online identity verification system. Currently, the IRS allows individuals to verify their identity online if they have received certain letters and their financial and phone information is based in the US, or if they have been directed to do so by an IRS representative. The agency’s current […]
As 2022 comes to a close we’d like to take a moment to congratulate our recent Government Certified and GSA Schedule customers. Socio-economic Certification gives businesses a competitive edge in bidding on government contracts and with prime contractors. The federal government awards more than $600 billion every year in government contracts, making it the largest […]
If you are a small business looking to expand, you may find federal contracting a significant opportunity. After all, the U.S. Government sets aside at least 23% of its contracting dollars for small businesses specifically for their needs. But securing a federal contract can be a challenging and time-consuming process, involving everything from registering your […]
Your Government Readiness Level – Part 1 Your Government Readiness Level (“GRL”) is your roadmap from registration to award. Did you win any awards in 2022? Make sure your foundation is set by following an established process known as your GRL. In this episode we host Senior Government Contracting Specialist, Frank Krebs, to discuss your […]
Now that December is here, it’s time to start thinking about the end of the calendar year and what that means for your business. For many businesses, that means tax deductions – so it’s a good time to invest in things that will benefit your business in the future. This could be anything from accelerating […]