Should My Small Business Respond to a Sources Sought or RFI?
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 42: Should My Small Business Respond to a Sources Sought or RFI?

Should My Small Business Respond to a Sources Sought or RFI? The purpose of a sources sought notification is to determine if a small business can perform required contract work, while a Request for Information’s (“RFI”) purpose…
How the Government Begins Its Procurement Lifecycle
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 41: How the Government Begins Its Procurement Lifecycle

How the Government Begins Its Procurement Lifecycle All government procurement begins with either an idea or need by a government agency. The procurement lifecycle starts with market research and determining whether the size of the contract…
Engaging Government Buyers
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 40: Engaging Government Buyers

Engaging Government Buyers Who in the federal government should a small business reach out to so that they can build a relationship? It takes targeted market research to identify the federal agencies whose needs most closely align with…
Eileen Kent - The Federal Sales Sherpa
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 39: Eileen Kent – The Federal Sales Sherpa

Eileen Kent - The Federal Sales Sherpa It takes grit to get out there and make the sales. You have to be willing to do the research, walk the halls, bang on doors, and make the phone calls to be successful in government contracting. In…
Your Government Contracting Readiness Level
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 38: Your Government Readiness Level – Part 2

Your Government Readiness Level - Part 2 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…
Your Government Readiness Level
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 37: Your Government Readiness Level – Part 1

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…
Government Contracting Steps after SAM
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 36: What’s After SAM?

What’s After SAM? The System for Award Management, commonly referred to as “SAM,” is your first step in becoming a government contractor in a process known as your Government Registration Level (“GRL”). It is sometimes called…
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) Podcast
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 35: CMMC – Don’t Get Left Behind

CMMC – Don’t Get Left Behind Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) is a cybersecurity requirement that is coming down through the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”), and it will ultimately affect all suppliers…
Subcontracting
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 34: Get Started by Subcontracting

Get Started by Subcontracting Why would a business want to subcontract under a prime contractor for the federal government? It can open the door to many more contracting opportunities allowing you to build a past performance track record…
Your Capability Statement Makes a Difference
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FedBiz’5 Podcast | Episode 33: Your Capability Statement Makes a Difference

Your Capability Statement Makes a Difference A professional Capability Statement is your ‘Government Resume’ and a powerful tool you can use to make a great first impression. In this episode we are discussing the importance of…