Why You Need a Strategy in Gov’t Contracting?

Why You Need a Strategy in Gov't Contracting?

I recently read an article by Deltek regarding Government Contracting Industry Study.  Although this article is almost a year old, I believe that the study of the government contracting industry is still spot-on for the industry.  Deltek has identified essential trends, challenges, and benchmarks in the government contracting sector. Overall, the statements made in the […]

New Rules for Women-Owned Businesses

new rules for women owned businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is changing the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program Regulations (WOSB).  SBA is providing a free, online certification and eligibility application process for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. SBA has delayed the start of these changes due to the pandemic. When are WOSB Changes Happening? […]

Do Non-Defense Contractors Need to Worry About CMMC?

Do Non Defense Contractors Need To Worry About CMMC?

Many government contractors believe that CMMC certification only applies to the Department of Defense contractors. That is true as of this moment in time. However, there is talk that this certification may go government-wide. What is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification? CMMC is a new cybersecurity certification that requires Defense Contractors to be vetted by independent […]

12 MISTAKES I ALMOST MADE MY FIRST YEAR AS AN ENTREPRENEUR

12 Mistakes I Almost Made My First Year As An Entrepreneur

I have been in business for many years now.  I thought it would be interesting to review my earlier years and write down the top 12 mistakes I almost made my 1st year as an Entrepreneur. So, without further ado, here are my experiences. I was listening to The Wrong People.  When I told someone […]

Government Contractors-DUNS Number Is Going Away

DUNS Number Going Away

The General Services Administration (GSA) is replacing the DUNS number with a new 12-character identifier ID.  How soon will this happen?  GSA states that this is happening by December 2020. Why Change the DUNS Number? Dun & Bradstreet created the DUNS number back in 1962. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) required a number as part of […]

DoD Releases Cybersecurity Standards (CMMC)

DoD Releases Cybersecurity Standards (CMMC)

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released its final cybersecurity standards. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the name of the new standard. As a result of the new CMMC certification, all DoD contractors require this certification. Next, we will go into detail on the different levels of certification. Remember, that all DoD contracts will […]

IT Industry Trends – Government Contracting

IT INDUSTRY TRENDS - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

We have discussed contracting trends in the past but not industry-specific trends.  That is what we are doing today.  We are looking at Information Technology (IT) industry trends. For the last five years the government has been consolidating IT contracts. They have also moved to “as a service” based contracts. These trends are likely to […]

COVID-19 Contract Performance & Guidance

COVID-19 RESOURCEs FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

The government has to restrict contract performance to those “Essential Business and Operations” contracts because of the COVID-19 virus. But what is the definition of Essential Business and Operations? The following meets the government’s requirements: Groceries & Medicine; Food, beverage, and licensed marijuana production & agriculture; Organizations that provide charitable and social services; Religious entities […]

Free Money to Keep Employees on Payroll

Stimulus Cash - Free Money To keep Employees on Payroll

Congress is spending $350 billion to help small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program known as PPP.  This stimulus package is part of the $2 Trillion stimulus packaged named CARES Act. How Will It Help Small Businesses? Small businesses will receive loans up to $10 Million as long as they have fewer than 500 employees.  […]

Coronavirus May Impact Government Contractors

Coronavirus May Impact Government Contractors

Who would have thought that a virus could impact not only the United States but the world? This Coronavirus has created challenges for government contractors. As a result, it is best if government contractors anticipate the following problems with regards to their federal contracts. Coronavirus Impact On Supply Chain This disease has interrupted the global […]