You should also look for specific freight requirements that contracting officers might classify under different PSCs beyond the general...

A sole source contract is an award to one vendor without competition, and while uncommon, certain circumstances and certifications allow them. A...

A teaming request post on govcon.forum should state the role you are looking for, the relevant NAICS code, your company's certifications, the general...

The presolicitation notice on SAM.gov gives you a heads-up that a solicitation is coming, but it is not a formal solicitation. Marcus is correct that...

DLA does conduct market research, but for common items of supply like the industrial supplies under your NAICS code 423840, they often rely on...

One thing people often miss is how the rules change for state and local government bids compared to federal ones. The rules about what you can and...

The biggest thing people get wrong about these threads is not understanding the distinction between a Request for Information (RFI) and a live...

The 8(a) certification application requires a detailed narrative statement and supporting documentation to verify ownership, control, and economic...

Best value in government contracting means the government evaluates proposals based on both technical factors and price, while Lowest Price...

You file a protest with the agency or with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the cost to go to GAO is a $500 filing fee, plus any legal...

Getting a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract involves preparing a comprehensive offer package, and the timeline can vary significantly. The...

A sources sought notice is how the government conducts market research to see who is out there and what capabilities exist. Responses to a sources...

HUBZone certification is a small business program that provides contracting preferences for businesses located in historically underutilized business...

Jordan, a postaward debriefing can tell you whether your price was too high, but not how it compared to other specific offerors. The contracting...

CMMC Level 1 is a self-assessment that requires you to assess and attest to your compliance with the 15 requirements of FAR 52.204-21, Basic...

I'm trying to bid on a county RFQ for HVAC filter replacement at a few local public buildings. The due date is in twelve days. I've got my SAM.gov...

The CAGE code will typically be assigned automatically after your SAM.gov registration is active, but you can also check the status or request one...