[PDF] Federal Contracting Made Easy eBook

Author : Scott A. Stanberry
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 25,6 MB
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1567263895

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Federal contracting . . . easy? With the fourth edition of Federal Contracting Made Easy, it is! Whether or not you consider federal contracting easy, it is certainly easier with this guide. Used successfully by thousands of contractors and feds, this book offers practical, hands-on, no-nonsense advice. Now in its fourth edition, Federal Contracting Made Easy lays out the entire federal contracting process in a readable and easy-to-understand style. This book covers how government procurement works, what you can do to cut though the red tape to speed your way to winning a contract, who the key players are, and tips for overcoming obstacles. New in this edition: • Discussion of government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) • Updates on women-owned small business • New status of service-disabled veteran-owned small business • Expanded list of relevant websites and resources • Introduction to the new System for Award Management (SAM) Whether you are about to enter the competitive world of federal contracting or have been bidding for contracts for years and are now looking for updated information and ideas, this is the book you need. The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts for goods and services every year. This book will help you win a piece of that business.

Author : Scott A. Stanberry
Publisher : Management Concepts
Page : pages
File Size : 42,95 MB
Release : 2008-12-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781567262520

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Succeed in the Federal Government Marketplace Today! Learn how to break into and succeed in the federal government marketplace with this comprehensive guide outlining everything you need to know about federal contracting. Federal Contracting Made Easy, 3rd Edition, is an all-in-one source designed to give you a full understanding of how the federal government acquires supplies and services. This practical handbook provides references to contracting regulations, size standards, contracting activities, federal publications and forms, subcontracting opportunities, and much more! This fully updated, step-by-step guide will help you to: Understand how the government issues procurement opportunities Navigate the red tape to speed your way to a successful contract Decode confusing rules Get to know the key players Learn the various types of contracts Overcome contracting obstacles Federal Contract Made Easy, 3rd Edition, will guide you through the inevitable challenges of federal contracting. Use the most current resource available for your organization today!

Author : Stan Uhlig
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 10,77 MB
Release : 2012-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1523097086

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Follow the Path to Success in Federal Construction Contracting Opportunities abound in federal government construction contracting, but the devil is in the details. Companies performing work for the federal government must plan and operate based on very specific guidelines and regulations. Knowing how to work within those strict parameters makes the difference between success and failure. Federal Construction Contracting Made Easy is your road map to successfully identifying, planning, and completing government construction projects. This book guides you in finding opportunities, preparing winning proposals, and staying in compliance on construction projects. It is the one resource you will need to work in this competitive arena. The book provides guidance on: • Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation and knowing when and how to use it for your benefit and protection • Preparing quality control and safety programs that comply with federal regulations and processes • Determining when a change order is required and how to price and properly process • Identifying a claim and knowing how to process it Federal Construction Contracting Made Easy is an invaluable resource for construction firms, architect/engineer firms, subcontractors, and vendors that want to do business with the federal government. Plus! A handy glossary of terms is included. Bonus: Federal Construction Contracting Made Easy: A Field Guide to the FAR is available as a supplement for project superintendents.

Author : Mark Amtower
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470933860

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Learn the crucial ins and outs of the world’s largest market The U.S government market represents the largest single market—anywhere. Government contract tracking firm Onvia estimates that government business—federal, state, local, and education—represents better than 40 percent of the nation’s GDP. While anyone can play in this market, only those with the right preparation can win. Selling to the Government offers real-world advice for successful entry into the biggest market anywhere. Get proven approaches, strategies, tactics, and tools to make your business stand out, build relationships, understand procedures, and win high-stakes contracts. • Every year thousands of companies enter the massive U.S. Government (BtoG) marketplace, and by the end of the first year, most are gone and less than 10 percent make it to year two • Author has advised hundreds of companies, including Apple, Dell, CDW, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, IT, GTSI, and many small firms, on all aspects of marketing and selling to the government From the go/no-go decision, through company infrastructure requirements, marketing, sales, business development, and more, this book offers the best advice from the most recognized authority in the market.

Author : Judy Bradt
Publisher :
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,44 MB
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780578621326

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In this updated edition, Judy Bradt brings you the secrets to winning US government contracts - whether you're taking your first steps, or expanding your footprint in pursuit of the world's largest buyer. Government Contracts Made Easier is loaded with resources that seasoned contractors take years to discover: - Key Concepts: Find out what successful companies master as they launch and grow their government contract business.- Profiles in Success: Ten business owners - small and minority business owners, veterans, women and men - share their journeys, their challenges, their mis-steps, and the tactics they used to win government business.- A Structured Approach: Seven steps guide your journey into the heart of what it takes to win government business.- Exercises: Get the tools Judy uses to work with her clients.- Research Data & Top Expert Insight: Hard statistics and analysis on what success takes - from new studies and leading specialists in diverse aspects of government business.- Checklists and Tip Lists: Plenty of easy-to use point-form lists make this technical material simpler to work with.- Resources: There's always more to learn. Find out about free and low-cost resources.- And even more online! The book gives you special links to detailed how-to guides you can use now

Author : Dan Lindner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 44,65 MB
Release : 2022-08-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1636710530

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A Guide to Federal Contracting: Principles and Practices demystifies the federal buying process, providing in one volume a succinct yet thorough treatment of federal contracting requirements or regulations. Bringing together concepts of business, law, politics, public and social policy, pricing, and contract placement and administration, Dan Lindner draws on 40 years of federal government experience to cover the vast spread of this important process that impacts our daily government operations. This completely updated second edition incorporates the nearly 16 regulatory changes that have occurred since the first edition was published and adds new subsections on Product Planning and Placement, Major Systems Acquisition, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Other Transaction Agreements, Corporate Budget, and Work Breakdown Structure.

Author : Terrence M. O'Connor
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 12,3 MB
Release : 2009-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1523096683

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Thousands of contracting professionals have relied on the Federal Contracting Answer Book as their trusted guide to the highly regulated world of government procurement. In each edition the book has offered timely and accurate answers to the questions that arise daily in this complex field. Now in its third edition, this answer book is even more comprehensive. Written by experts who have extensive experience working in and teaching government contracting, the book includes all the latest changes and requirements. The question-and-answer format enables quick look-up and a concise presentation of the information. In this edition, new questions and answers have been added on avoiding proposal errors, debriefings, procurement vocabulary, regulatory changes, and best practices. In addition to these updates and revisions, the third edition includes new chapters on earned value management, GSA schedules, and contractor qualifications.

Author : Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 15,97 MB
Release : 2010-03-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0470539763

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Federal Construction Law for Construction Professionals Any firm intent on benefitting from the boom in federal government construction contracts must navigate an increasingly complicated and demanding set of laws, regulations, and practices that govern these projects and the contractors performing them. To help guide you through this maze, here is the updated edition of the easy-to-understand guide to the practical reality of these special requirements, and how managers and owners of construction industry firms can use them to effectively avoid pitfalls on current projects and compete successfully for new projects. Smith, Currie & Hancock's Federal Government Construction Contracts, Second Edition walks the reader through actual federal contracts, highlights critical clauses, and simplifies governmental and legal jargon to provide ease of use by the nonlawyer. Updates to this Second Edition include: Coverage of the newly enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Specifics of federal government grants to state and local public construction contracts New insights on Design-Build, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), BIM, Green Construction, and Web-based project management techniques used by the federal government A revised look at the increasingly detailed business ethics and compliance program requirements for contractors and subcontractors as mandated by the federal government for its contractors A unique Web site at www.wiley.com/go/federalconstructionlaw provides the user with a Table of Acronyms and Terms commonly found in federal government contracts, an extensive list of Web sites of interest to federal government construction contractors, checklists, sample forms, as well as specifications related to innovations in project delivery By making transparent the many rights, risks, and legal responsibilities involved in a federal government construction project, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Federal Government Construction Contracts, Second Edition provides construction industry professionals from general contractors, subcontractors, and designers to surety bond agents with the insight and understanding they need to avoid problems and run a successful project from start to finish.