TargetGov Report Excerpt: 2015 – 2024 Trends in the CPARS EvaluationsAnnual Number of CPARS RatingsOver the past decade, the total number of graded contracts in CPARS has shown a strong upward growth, from 643,000 performance ratings recorded in 2015 to over 1.7 million assessments so far in fiscal year to-date 2024 (Fig. 3). This increase... Read More
Category: Posts by Kiyon
Federal Buyers Are Using A.I.: Can They Find You?
By Kiyon Brandford Acquisition professionals across the federal government are using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to find companies to provide them with the products and services they need. Agencies and the Administration have taken steps to assist federal employees with an education on what artificial intelligence is and how it will affect their jobs... Read More
Address SAM.gov Vulnerabilities ASAP
By Kiyon Brandford If you’ve ever done business or explored doing business in the federal marketplace, then you know having a SAM registration is mandatory. The SAM registration process can be tedious but completing it with the appropriate information and keeping that information accurate and up to date is of utmost importance when doing business... Read More
Unlocking Q4 Procurement Success: Mastering Marketing & Engaging with Decision Makers
By Kiyon Brandford The fourth quarter of the federal fiscal year brings an immense opportunity to tap into increased levels of procurement spending. In a normal year (one where we are not worrying about the debt ceiling), the federal government spends at least 20% of its budget in each quarter of the fiscal year. However,... Read More