Tag Archives: Government Contracting

Elimination of Federal Small Business Program Recommended to DOD by Section 809 Panel

The Section 809 Panel just released the final Volume III Report, in which it makes a market-killing recommendation to eliminate most current small business set-asides for Department of Defense (DOD) acquisitions and replace with a five percent price preference option. This is a game-changing recommendation that could eliminate the $61 billion small business market in... Read More

Killer Marketing Mistakes

One of the most impactful changes successful companies in the federal space have embraced is creating and executing a year-long proactive corporate marketing process. This marketing recognizes the value of pursuing a complete range of customer targets which include both government agencies and their related decision-makers, along with other large and small companies as potential... Read More

The Skinny on Size Standards

Many new companies seek to work in the Federal market; however, they often lack sufficient understanding of the size standards, which is a critical element to determining a firm’s qualification to bid and win business within with the federal government. The size standard is the largest size a firm can be, based on a 3-year... Read More

Do Your Homework Before the Meet

If you’re going to be meeting with Government workers that handle contracting it is important to do your homework before meeting with them. Whether it is a quick meeting at an event or a personal Capabilities Briefing, being well prepared and knowledgeable will rapidly set you apart from the competition and instill confidence in your... Read More