Run a 9-person landscaping company and decided this year to go after city, school and base grounds contracts. Registered in SAM in March, still learning what half the acronyms mean. I ask the questions everyone is thinking.
I'm trying to bid on a county road paving job, NAICS code 237310. It's an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and the deadline is next month. The county...
I'm a general contractor, and I'm used to seeing county construction jobs as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) where we submit a lump sum, and then there's...
I've been running a saved search on SAM.gov for landscaping services under NAICS 561730 and I also have an account on my local city's procurement...
I keep hearing the term "government contractor" on podcasts and in ads, and I always picture huge defense firms with badges and clearances. My...
I'm new to this, registered in SAM.gov in March, and I'm trying to figure out what codes the government actually uses. SAM.gov only asked for NAICS...
Hey everyone, I'm new to federal contracting. My shop does signs and printing, and we're just starting to bid on federal RFQs. My APEX Accelerator...
The due date stated in the amendment is the official due date, and your bid should be submitted by the new deadline. The county's procurement code...
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...
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...
My firm, a woman-owned engineering company, recently attended a federal small business event in Jacksonville. I met the small business liaison for a...
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...
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...