When considering total small business set-aside contracts and upcoming opportunities Congress, in an effort to increase its revenues, and to facilitate the mindset that government small businesses set aside program and opportunities contribute immensely to the economy, Congress has established small business goals for each agency to meet. There is no secret that agencies… Read more »
Government Contracts and Proposal Writing Training For Companies Seeking to Avoid Costly Mistakes and to Increase Company Revenues. Watson & Associates provide proactive government contracts training for companies across the United States. Review our training classes and seminars. Seats are limited. Register for our Proposal Writing Training Classes. Contact a… Read more »
Avoid Costly Pitfalls with Your Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) Under FAR 52.243-1 and REA FAR Changes Clause in Government Contracts What is the FAR Changes Clause? The FAR Changes Clause, also known as the Changes clause, is a standard clause included in U.S. federal government contracts. It is prescribed… Read more »
Is Your Company Using a Generic Contractor Teaming Agreement Template? Beware. Under FAR 9.6, government contractors can submit bids using teaming arrangements that allow subcontractors to perform under the upcoming contract. This strategy is beneficial for at least two reasons when looking for a potential subcontractor. First, small businesses can use this… Read more »
When looking at the government contract process for submitting claims, or you decide to file claims against the federal government, there are certain best practices and approaches that you must adhere to. Failure to follow them can tempt the Contracting Officer (CO) to try to negotiate the actual amount downwards or it… Read more »
Request for Equitable Adjustment (Equitable Adjustment FAR (REA Government Contracts)), in government contracting addresses a contract adjustment and is driven by the changes clause, to compensate you due to expenses incurred because of government actions, or to compensate the Government for contract reductions. Many companies have recently fallen prey to… Read more »
Improve business relationships by teaming and joint venturing under the Native American and Super 8a rules. Are you having problems as an 8a Contractor getting Native American Government Contracts? Alaska Natives and Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian Organizations have a unique relationship with the United States Government as set forth… Read more »
Government small businesses and large corporations are seeking help to double sales in federal contracting. There is no secret that the federal government spends billions on the procurement of services and products. As you decide to venture into the federal procurement marketplace, there also complex rules and regulations. Failure to adhere to… Read more »
Are Small Businesses Getting Their Fair Share of Government Contracts Unfortunately, they don’t. The real question is why not? There is some analysis to this unfortunate fact about small business government contracts. First, large projects appear to be out of the reach of small businesses – or so they think…. Read more »
Positioning Small Businesses for Federal Government Contracts: SDVOSB Certification Requirements, Mistakes to Avoid, and Preventing SDVOSB Fraud Introduction: Small businesses play a crucial role in the economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to local communities. For many small businesses, securing federal government contracts can provide a significant boost to… Read more »