Questions tagged past-performance

Past performance: 5 questions across all categories.

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QuestionWhat actually separates the firms that win government contracts from the ones that just keep bidding?

I’m new here, but I’ve been reading a lot of the posts and they are super helpful. I run a landscaping company in Jacksonville, FL. We have nine guys...

lessons-learned bid-no-bid past-performance

Jordan P.asked 11h ago

5 votes2 answers10 views

QuestionHow do I write past performance when all my clients are commercial?

We are a software support company, and we have been providing help desk services for hospitals and banks for years. We found an RFP for federal help...

past-performance proposal-writing rfp

Keisha W.Verified vendorasked 2d ago

4 votes2 answers10 views

AnsweredWhat is CPARS, and how does a company with one small contract get its first rating?

The contracting officer's statement that CPARS ratings are only for larger contracts is incorrect. A CPARS past performance evaluation is required...

cpars past-performance cpard

Luis A.Verified vendorasked 2d ago

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AnsweredWhat is a capability statement, and what goes on it when you have no government work yet?

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

capability-statement beginner past-performance

Jo R.asked 2d ago

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AnsweredHow do I get government contracts for a small landscaping company with no past performance?

You need to find contracts that do not require government past performance, which often means starting with smaller opportunities below the...

beginner landscaping past-performance

Jordan P.asked 2d ago