Government Contracting Guides
Step-by-step guides to help you navigate federal contracting, from registration to winning your first contract.
Avoiding Suspension and Debarment: Compliance Best Practices
Protect your eligibility by understanding what leads to suspension and debarment.
Cybersecurity Basics: Protecting CUI for Federal Contracts
Introduction to NIST 800-171 and Controlled Unclassified Information protection.
IDIQ Contracts: Winning and Managing Task Order Vehicles
Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts from pursuit to performance.
Section 508 Accessibility: Requirements for IT Products
Ensure your IT products and services meet federal accessibility standards.
Davis-Bacon Act: Prevailing Wage Requirements for Construction
Comply with wage requirements on federal construction contracts.
DFARS: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Additional requirements for Defense Department contracts beyond the FAR.
Cooperative Purchasing: State and Local Government Sales
Leverage federal contracts to sell to state and local governments.
Sole Source Contracts: When and How They Happen
Understand non-competitive procurement and how to position for sole source awards.
GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about GSA Schedules from application to sales.
Option Years and Contract Modifications
Understand how contracts extend and change through options and modifications.
Buy American and Trade Agreements Act Compliance
Navigate domestic preference requirements for federal purchases.
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.
Debriefings: Learning from Wins and Losses
Request and maximize value from post-award debriefings.
After Proposal Submission: What Happens Next
Understand the evaluation process and prepare for potential discussions.
Managing Solicitation Questions and Amendments
Effectively handle the Q&A process and incorporate amendments into your proposal.
Teaming Agreements: Structure and Best Practices
Form effective teaming arrangements for government contract pursuits.
Writing Winning Past Performance Volumes
Present your experience in a way that maximizes evaluation scores.
Building a Compliant and Compelling Proposal
Structure your proposal to meet requirements and win evaluation points.
Bid/No-Bid Decision Framework: When to Pursue Opportunities
Develop a systematic approach to deciding which opportunities are worth pursuing.
