What is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Why is it Important?
Introduction An Invitation For Bid (IFB) is a document that a government entity uses to solicit bids from contractors in the marketplace and are oftentimes electronically transmitted via email from […]
SAM Processing Delays
Introduction As you are likely now aware, the System for Award Management (SAM) has recently undergone significant changes, including removing the DUNS number (Dunn & Bradstreet). The DUNS has been […]
Leveraging LinkedIn in Your Government Contracting Strategy
Introduction There are so many reasons why being active on LinkedIn is a good idea for your government contracting strategy but to avoid getting on my soapbox, I’ll cover the […]
Recommended Resources: From Start-Up to Award
Contrary to what you may have heard on Instagram or otherwise, there is no such thing as a “GovCon Start-up”. While it’s recommended by the feds that you have government […]
Recent GovCon Changes Mean Changes to Capability Statements
Introduction It’s no secret things are changing at lightning speed in government contracting. While exciting, oftentimes these changes lead to extra work for government contractors. We’re happy to report that […]
How to Position your Capability Statement as a Marketing Tool
Best Practices Mindset After the past few weeks of triaging capability statements, I’ve learned that even after 13+ years’ experience – even the most successful contractors struggle with designing […]
5 Reasons to Consider Monday in Government Contracting
Introduction Monday is an easy-to-use, comprehensive app for project management, operations, forecasting sales, and complying with government regulations such as FAR 52.215-4(a)(2), which requires contractors to maintain records of their […]
Top 7 Novice Mistakes in Government Contracting (Still)
Introduction In my 13-ish years in this arena, it’s no surprise that things change rapidly – especially during the pandemic. Over the years, though, there has been some consistency. Those […]
First Impressions Last Forever
DO – Use design software. – Send in PDF format. – Strategically format. – Have a one-page and a two-page (agency dependent). – Have an aesthetic design. – Use your […]
FEMA 4-1-1: Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
Introduction The utmost best practice for getting involved in disaster relief contracts is to get engaged before a disaster strikes. FEMA operates by local area preference, so if your business […]
