I keep hearing the term "government contractor" on podcasts and in ads, and I always picture huge defense firms with badges and clearances. My...
Introductions and meta
Introductions and meta is for new member introductions, forum feedback and announcements, lessons learned after a win or a loss, and anything that does not fit a specific category.

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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...
A pinned thread for each state's procurement portal would be a good resource for members, as state and local procurement processes vary significantly...
Congratulations on your first county award, Jordan! In the first thirty days, you need to review the specific contract documents for the county's...
Jordan, the decision to pursue a proposal involves evaluating the solicitation's specific requirements against a firm's capabilities and strategic...
Welcome, Jordan. You should read about the Federal Acquisition Regulation, specifically FAR Part 13 for buys below the simplified acquisition...
It is definitely possible to start a government contracting business without your own product, but it is important to choose your target market...
After you submit a proposal for a federal contract, the government evaluates it against the criteria outlined in Section M of the solicitation,...
Hey everyone, Jordan P. here, first-year bidder from Jacksonville. I run a landscaping company, nine people strong, and we're trying to get into...
govcon.forum is a question-and-answer community for people who sell to US government buyers and for the buyers themselves. It is run by RFPFinder and...