Yes, a Unique Entity ID (UEI) can be obtained without completing a full SAM.gov registration. The UEI is a 12-character alphanumeric value assigned...

A good capability statement for a federal agency meeting focuses on how your commercial experience translates to solving government problems, and it...

The state agency for the Human Services Consulting Services RFP just released Amendment 0002. It includes answers to 80 vendor questions and moves...

Hey everyone, Jordan P. here from Jacksonville, FL. My company runs a 9-person landscaping crew. We decided this year to go after government work,...

Keisha is right about the importance of SAM.gov registration, and a common mistake is not having the correct NAICS codes listed. While you may have a...

Jordan, the decision to pursue a proposal involves evaluating the solicitation's specific requirements against a firm's capabilities and strategic...

A pinned thread for each state's procurement portal would be a good resource for members, as state and local procurement processes vary significantly...

It is definitely possible to start a government contracting business without your own product, but it is important to choose your target market...

There is not a single comprehensive tool for tracking state and local award data because each state and local entity maintains its own procurement...

You should hire the consultant for your first federal bid because they will help you understand the entire process, not just the writing. A proposal...

For many firms under 50 people, standard office productivity suites and disciplined file management are sufficient for proposal development, even for...

Your firm should refine your search parameters by reviewing the Product Service Codes (PSCs) and keywords used in the actual solicitations you are...

My firm, an SDVOSB, recently won a federal set-aside for court reporting services, NAICS 561492. We have the court reporters, but this particular...

Luis, while Priya is correct that there isn't a central federal portal for post-award subcontracting opportunities, you can also look for...

Your county purchasing department likely handled these errors in a similar way to my experience with state term contracts in Georgia; a bid with a...

Yes, a county can legally charge for access to public bid documents; however, you should always check the county's procurement code for specific...

Jordan, the city RFP you found is asking for a full proposal, which is a lot more than just a price sheet. You need to provide a narrative for your...

A local preference clause gives an advantage to businesses located within a specific geographic area, and its exact application depends entirely on...

Your state's procurement portal will have a master list of statewide term contracts and cooperative purchasing agreements that you should check...

You get the full bid tabulations for county and school contracts by following each entity's specific public records request process.

Luis, school districts in Texas also use statewide term contracts for services, which means they can buy off pre-approved vendor lists without a new...

There is no central repository for winning proposals at the state or local level, and you will need to file a public records request for each one....

I'm trying to get ahead of the game on a big federal grounds maintenance contract I found on USAspending. The prime contractor has the current award...

You should file an agency-level protest first. An agency-level protest based on an apparent solicitation impropriety must be filed before bid opening...

FPDS is still the system for reporting federal contract award data, but it is accessed through SAM.gov. Marcus is right about the reporting...