The Section 809 Panel just released the final Volume III Report, in which it makes a market-killing recommendation to eliminate most current small business set-asides for Department of Defense (DOD) acquisitions and replace with a five percent price preference option. This is a game-changing recommendation that could eliminate the $61 billion small business market in... Read More
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3 Reasons Why You Should Update Your SAM Internally
There are many companies that will offer to update your SAM Profile for a fee, and while this might look like a great way to save time for a low cost; we here at TargetGov advise that companies update their SAM Profile internally. 1. SAM Must Be Updated SAM must be updated at a minimum... Read More
The Basics of Winning Subcontracting Opportunities
While pursuing prime contract awards is a lucrative means of spending your time, winning subcontracting opportunities can oftentimes be just as valuable. It’s also a fantastic way of getting your foot in the door with experience that could open up more prime contracting opportunities in the future. We talk a lot about the importance... Read More
Myths & Realities of 8(a) Certification: Golden Ticket or Not?
The federal government’s 8(a) Business Development Program (8a) is misunderstood and often misrepresented. There are many misperceptions, with the most common being that the program is only for minority individuals, that one must be certified as 8a in order to win contracts and once certified, you are guaranteed business. In reality, anyone can be considered... Read More