The SBA’s Unwavering Commitment to HUBZone Integrity: What It Means for Government Contractors
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the integrity of the Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program. This comes as an unequivocal message to all stakeholders: the…
Top 10 Government Contracting Myths Busted: The Truths You Didn’t See Coming!
Ah, government contracting. A world filled with paperwork, bureaucracy, and... unicorns? Okay, maybe not unicorns, but there are certainly a lot of myths floating around. Let's dive into the top 10 myths about government contracting and bust…
Navigating the Pre-RFP Landscape: A Guide to Engaging Key Stakeholders
In business development, especially when targeting government contracts, understanding the landscape before the Request for Proposal (RFP) is released is paramount. The pre-RFP phase is a golden opportunity for businesses to position themselves…
Leveraging Social Media to Help Secure Government Contracts: A Modern Approach
In today's hyper-connected world, the interplay between digital outreach and traditional business processes is becoming increasingly intertwined. As businesses explore unique avenues to secure government contracts, social media emerges as an…
Acquisition 360: A New Rule to Improve the Federal Acquisition Process
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have jointly issued a final rule that amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This rule, known as "Acquisition…
Mastering the Art of Strategic Pricing for Federal Contracts
Strategic pricing has always been at the heart of successful bids for federal contracts. While it may seem like crafting the ideal price proposal is just common sense, a surprising number of government contractors falter in this critical area.…
Harnessing AI for Proposal Writing: A Deep Dive into Best Practices and Potential Pitfalls
In today's tech-centric world, we see an increasing drive towards automation and the utilization of artificial intelligence (“AI”) across all sectors. One of the burgeoning areas is the use of generative AI in drafting proposal responses…
Navigating the Unique Landscape of Marketing to Federal Agencies
- Like You Market to Your Commercial Customers -
Marketing to federal agencies is a distinct path but requires a similar approach to traditional commercial sector marketing. In this digital age, it's tempting to believe that federal government…
Become a Preferred Government Vendor Using the GSA Schedule
The General Services Administration (GSA) administers the bulk purchasing division of the federal government. What does this mean? It means that anyone in any location within the federal government can buy your registered product or service…
DBE Certified Firms Take Advantage of Infrastructure Spending
The Administration Recently Announced Over $220 Billion in Infrastructure Funding to Over 32,000 Projects Across 4,500 Communities Throughout the U.S.
As part of the Administration’s ‘Investing in America’ agenda, the federal government…