Government Contracting Guides
Step-by-step guides to help you navigate federal contracting, from registration to winning your first contract.
Section 508 Accessibility: Requirements for IT Products
Ensure your IT products and services meet federal accessibility standards.
Avoiding Suspension and Debarment: Compliance Best Practices
Protect your eligibility by understanding what leads to suspension and debarment.
Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): Prevention and Mitigation
Identify and manage conflicts of interest that could disqualify you from contracts.
Buy American and Trade Agreements Act Compliance
Navigate domestic preference requirements for federal purchases.
Davis-Bacon Act: Prevailing Wage Requirements for Construction
Comply with wage requirements on federal construction contracts.
FedRAMP Authorization: Cloud Services for Government
Navigate FedRAMP authorization for selling cloud services to federal agencies.
CMMC Certification: Roadmap to Compliance
Prepare for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.
Cybersecurity Basics: Protecting CUI for Federal Contracts
Introduction to NIST 800-171 and Controlled Unclassified Information protection.
DFARS: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Additional requirements for Defense Department contracts beyond the FAR.
FAR Basics: Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation
Navigate the FAR with confidence - key concepts every contractor must know.
Cooperative Purchasing: State and Local Government Sales
Leverage federal contracts to sell to state and local governments.
Option Years and Contract Modifications
Understand how contracts extend and change through options and modifications.
Subcontracting Plans and Requirements for Large Contracts
Develop compliant subcontracting plans for contracts over $750,000.
Sole Source Contracts: When and How They Happen
Understand non-competitive procurement and how to position for sole source awards.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Contracts Under $250K
Win small contracts through streamlined procurement processes.
GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about GSA Schedules from application to sales.
GWACs: Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts for IT
Navigate major IT contract vehicles like SEWP, Alliant, and OASIS.
FFP vs T&M vs Cost-Plus: Choosing the Right Contract Type
Understand risk allocation and pricing implications of different contract types.
Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) Explained
Understand how BPAs work and how to maximize ordering under them.
IDIQ Contracts: Winning and Managing Task Order Vehicles
Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts from pursuit to performance.
