By Global Services As a new Federal contractor, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that the Government issues. How do you choose where to focus your efforts? In this article, we’ll give an overview of how to get started finding and selecting the right federal contracts for your... Read More
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SBA Announces Increase of Small Business Size Standards
Effective August 17, 2019, small businesses in 532 industries providing services to the federal government will see an increase in the dollar amount of annual revenues used to determine if the business is considered small or “other than small” by the Small Business Administration (SBA). For example, the size standard for Electrical Contractors (238210) will... Read More
CPARS and How They Impact Your Bid
“The greatest predictor of the future is the past.” While the original source of this pithy observation is unknown, it remains true, most especially in government contracting. A company’s past performance rating may be the single greatest determining factor in the next bid’s win or loss. The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is one of the most critical, and... Read More
HUBZone Small Business Summit – In Short
Thanks to the HUBZone Contractors National Council for the invitation to present “CPARS and Open Ratings: How they impact your current bid” at this year’s HUBZone Small Business Summit. Although it was my first time to present at this event, it’s clear this organization, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and large business alike are focused on and dedicated to the growth and future... Read More