Don’t Start with Solicitations In this episode of FedBiz’5 we are discussing the importance of knowing your market and not chasing solicitations as your first step. You want to know who buys what you sell, and how they buy. Of course, your initial step is to have your SAM and DSBS registrations complete, compliant, and […]
The federal government announced on December 2, 2021 a set of reforms to the federal procurement process to help meet the government’s ambitious target of increasing equity① for the share of federal contracts to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (“SDBs”) and increase opportunity for all underserved communities②. Currently, less than 10% of federal agencies’ total eligible contracting […]
Today we meet me, Ryan Sherr, a marketing and design aficionado that would love to take Yoda fishing. 🎣 Name: Ryan Sherr Position/Title: Marketing Director Time at FedBiz Access: 3-Years Experience: I’ve worked in marketing and design for over 15 years. Specializing in brand awareness and modern marketing methods, I am also educated in graphic […]
RADAR: Learn to Earn In this episode of FedBiz’5 we are discussing the importance of researching your market before entering the federal government contracting arena. “Test before you invest” or “Learn to earn” are themes those businesses new to government contracting should embrace. You want to know who buys what you sell, how much they […]
Infrastructure spending plan includes roads, bridges, ports, rail transit, safe water, the power grid, broadband internet, and more. The new infrastructure $1.2 trillion spending plan passed Congress on November 5, 2021 promises to reach almost every corner of the country and the economy. These infrastructure projects are projected to create two million jobs per year […]
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State & Local Connections Marketing Campaign In this episode of FedBiz’5 we are discussing the importance of having a State & Local Connections Marketing Campaign, and the strategy to create market visibility for your business to state and local government buyers. A great way to get started in government contracting is to start at the […]
Today we get to know Cassie Elbanay, a Government Contracting polymath who should strongly consider investing in a family bus. 🚌 Name: Cassie Elbanay Position/Title: Senior Team Lead for SAM Processing and Intake Specialist Time at FedBiz: 6+ Years Experience: I specialize in customer service, capability statement and website Intake, consulting, and business development. I’m also proficient in Google […]
The GSA SmartPay Program is the largest government charge card and commercial payment solutions program in the world. The GSA SmartPay Program was established in 1998 and is the premiere charge card program of the U.S. federal government, serving more than 560 federal agencies. The program usage has increased 54% in new accounts added from FY […]
Use Contract Management to Ensure Your GSA Schedule is Properly Maintained. Keep your GSA Schedule current and compliant. Recent GSA changes to overall MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) Solicitations include revised formats, templates, and include updates and acceptance of new clauses and provisions. NOTE: GSA Schedule buys do not require a public bid because full and […]