QUIZ: What is your Government Readiness Level?
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Is your Company Active in SAM? (System For Award Management)
SAM.gov
How much time did you spend registering your company with SAM?
Did you know that SAM is made up of 2 Parts, the accounting profile (SAM) and the marketing profile (DSBS the Dynamic Small Business Search)?
What percent of small businesses, who do their own SAM Registration, have critical errors that can prevent them from ever getting government work?
How often SHOULD I update my SAM/DSBS Registration?
How did you select your NAICS/PSC Codes? (Industry Codes)
The marketing profile (DSBS) in SAM is where gov buyers go to find and select a small business to procure their goods/services on orders that never get posted for bid.
Which of the following would NOT increase your chance of being found and selected by government buyer’s when they are doing their market research in DSBS?
SAM is a self-certifying database, and does not help a small business complete the application process needed to become certified 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, ETC.
On a scale of 1-10, (1 being not at all & 10 being extremely) how important is it to have a complete, compliant, and even competitive SAM & DSBS Registration?
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Excellent! You’ve done your homework and developed a procurement strategy. You’re likely now executing that strategy and could use intel to leverage your next move. You’ve “been there, done that” and likely have specific needs related to your niche.
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GRL Level Pro
You’re getting there – keep on keeping on! At this stage, you’ve probably acquired some teaming partners and networked with the agencies who buy what you sell. Keeping your finger on the pulse of what isn’t turning into a solicitation will help your revenues at this phase, by engaging early in the acquisition cycle. Our FedBiz-U coaches are specially trained to review your market spend monthly, so you can keep your finger on the pulse of what your competitors are doing and how you can position your company to capture more federal dollars.
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GRL Level Intermediate
Fantastic progress! By this stage, you’ve been at this a while. You’ve learned, you’ve tried, you’ve failed, and likely have also won a time or two – whether it be through subcontracting or direct bidding. Perhaps you’ve landed a few micro-purchases or Simplified Acquisitions to get here, but congratulations if you have – you officially have past performance. Now use that to get your next, bigger contract! FedBiz-U provides education paired with daily bids and counseling to assist you in making faster progress at this stage.
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GRL Level Basic
You’re getting there! By this phase, you’ve probably submitted a couple of bids or proposals and lost. Did you ask for a debriefing with the Contracting Officer after the award? If not, you might consider Engagement Coaching to assist you in your marketing strategy and capture plan preparation.
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GRL Level Entry
Bidding at this stage is “not the move” – you still have so much to learn to prepare your federal foundation. We recommend reviewing the requirements in a recently awarded RFP to start establishing your compliance checklist.
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GRL Level Non-Existent
Well, we champion your willingness to learn. Getting your first contract is not an event, it’s a process so feel free to schedule a call with a Contracting Specialist. There is plenty to do and our coaches will be available to hold your hand through the process with monthly coaching, coupled with the education you need to be successful.
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