The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced the award of a $41.8 million-dollar five-year contract to Ernst and Young LLP (EY) that will replace the decades-long contract held by Dun & Bradstreet to provide entity validation services, currently known as the Data Universal Number System (DUNS®.) This move will affect every federal agency and... Read More
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How Can You Properly Prepare for Government Matchmaking Events, Conferences and Expos?
Conferences and matchmaking events, as well as government trade shows or expos, are often an ideal way for services and products business vendors to get their foot in the door with government agencies and decision-makers. Simply attending is not enough however, as you must manage expectations and properly prepare in order to gain a competitive... Read More
Why Are Capability Statements Essential to Government Contractor Success?
Today contractors working with the Federal Government are required to provide a capability statement during all phases of pursuing business. Capability statements are an essential tool to set yourself apart from competitors in the eyes of all decision-makers including contracting officers, program personnel, small business specialists and prime contractors. In a sense, a capability statement... Read More
Keys to Creating a Powerful, Successful Capability Statement
By Gloria Larkin During 19 years of successfully serving companies in the federal marketplace, and speaking to thousands of people all over the country one question never changes: “How do I get started?” The answer is always to create a powerful Capability Statement. It is the key to building relationships with important decision-makers in government contracting,... Read More