What Is Government Contracting and How the Federal Marketplace Works
What is government contracting? A plain-English guide to how the federal marketplace works, who buys, why small businesses can compete, and how to start.
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Is Government Contracting Worth It for Small Businesses?
Is government contracting worth it for small businesses? An honest look at the upside, the costs, who should pursue it, and who should think twice.
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Government Contracting Acronyms and Terms Glossary
A plain-English government contracting acronyms and terms glossary: SAM, UEI, NAICS, PSC, FAR, IDIQ, RFP, SDVOSB, CPARS, and the rest, all explained.
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NAICS and PSC Codes Explained for Contractors
NAICS and PSC codes explained for contractors: what each is, how they set small-business size standards and classify purchases, and how to use them strategically.
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FAR Basics: What Small Contractors Need to Know
FAR basics for small contractors: what the Federal Acquisition Regulation is, how it’s organized, the parts that matter most, DFARS, and how to read a solicitation.
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CMMC & Cybersecurity Compliance for Defense Contractors
CMMC compliance explained for small defense contractors: FCI vs CUI, the three levels, NIST SP 800-171, SPRS scores, C3PAO assessments, and how to prepare.
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GSA Schedule (Multiple Award Schedule): Complete Guide
A complete guide to the GSA Schedule (Multiple Award Schedule): what it is, whether it fits your business, how to get on, and how to win orders once you do.
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Subcontracting & Teaming in Government Contracting
How subcontracting and teaming work in government contracting: prime vs sub, subcontracting plans, finding primes, teaming agreements, JVs, and Mentor-Protégé.
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Federal Set-Asides & Socioeconomic Programs Explained
Federal set-asides and socioeconomic programs explained: the rule of two, size standards, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, sole-source awards, and how to use them.
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How to Write a Winning Government Proposal
How to write a winning government proposal: build a compliance matrix, write to the evaluation criteria, develop discriminators, price it right, and review.