Download or read book The Government Contractor s Resource Guide written by Daisy Gallagher and published by Access International. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every 20 seconds of every working day, the U.S. Government issues a contract for support of defense and civilian initiatives, in particular, mission critical programs. This makes the U.S. Government the largest marketplace in the world and a great opportunity for business. The information on government contracting is plentiful, but sifting through extraneous information to find exactly what is needed is an arduous task. To ease the information gathering process, assembled is as much pertinent information as possible to help obtain resources and avoid some of the pitfalls, time, money and frustration commonly experienced in government contracting. This guide has been used by government contractors, contracting officers, as resource material for university curriculums, and others. It has been featured in national newspapers and magazines. "I had one goal in mind when the first edition came out back in 2006, to produce an easy to use guide which incorporated lessons learned and resources gathered from my research and almost two decades of experience as a government contractor." states Gallagher, "When I first started out, like many others new to government contracting it seemed unfathomable that a business - never mind a small business - could penetrate the walls of government contracting. After many years of attending workshops, expos, training, and conducting outreach for the government all the while using my own marketing research background, I managed to harvest the key materials located throughout countless websites, books, handouts and documents, policies and procedures. I incorporated into The Government Contractor's Resource Guide what I believe to be among the most relevant of this information, compiled into an affordable easy to use resource guide." The Guide contains information helpful for business going after new contracts and serves as a quick reference for procurement and contracting officers when contracting with business. "From the time the first edition was first published testimonials keep pouring in" says Gallagher, "The testimonials on The Guide's usefulness range from a former U.S. government agency head overseeing small business contracting hailing it as one of the most comprehensive easy to use guides she has ever seen in or out of government, all the way to contractors' testimonials - even those with years of experience - expressing its usefulness especially with contact names, phone numbers and useful websites, samples of teaming agreements and even definitions of acronyms used everyday inside government. "One of the greatest moments for me is when agency contracting officers and project managers - especially those who have transferred over from the private sector to public sector and are still in the training process or simply do not have the time to be assembling all of the many resource information - tell us how useful the Guide has been to them." states Gallagher. "Having the Guide at their fingertips when contracting out ultimately helps businesses, especially small businesses in getting an equal playing field." "Nothing is more costly than plunging into the sea of unknowns of government contracting with little or no information or with so much information it seems overwhelming." she concludes. The Government Resource Guide helps the reader decipher what to do and what not to do - at the same time providing them with additional tools to continue training, marketing and networking such as where to attend FREE workshops and other valuable resources. Daisy Gallagher is a leading expert in her field, with two decades under her belt as an award winning government contractor and highly respected business leader.

Download or read book The Government Contractor s Resource Guide written by Daisy Gallagher and published by Daisy Gallagher. This book was released on 2006 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Federal Contract Compliance Manual written by United States. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Insider s Guide to Winning Government Contracts Real World Strategies Lessons and Recommendations written by Joshua P. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Government Contract Types written by Kenneth R. Segel and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know About Government Contract Types As the world's single largest buyer of goods and services, the federal government has many ways to structure its procurements. Different situations and conditions often determine the best vehicle for a particular purchase. Contracting officers must assess a wide range of factors to determine which contract type will provide the government the best value and the least risk. The Complete Guide to Government Contract Types provides a comprehensive overview of the key government contract vehicles and types: fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, incentive, and other (which includes letter, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, and time-and-material contracts). The author first explains the selection process for contract vehicles, which is the basis for selecting the appropriate contract type for the work in question. He then presents a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of each contract type, explaining how each works best to meet certain types of requirements and conditions. This is an essential resource for both contracting officers and contractors seeking to understand and work effectively within the nuances of contract selection and compliance.

Download or read book The Government Contracts Reference Book written by Ralph C. Nash and published by CCH Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cost Based Pricing written by Darrell J. Oyer and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This master reference is essential if you contract with the government! Correctly pricing your goods or services—and making certain that those prices are in compliance with myriad federal rules and regulations—is essential to doing business with the government…and ensuring your commercial success. Cost-Based Pricing: A Guide for Government Contractors shows you how to appropriately estimate and price for government contracts and defend those estimates in a government contracting and subcontracting environment. This practical book includes coverage of all government pricing rules and regulations as well as pertinent aspects of related laws, such as the Truth in Negotiations Act. The book walks you through every step of the estimating process. From figuring direct labor costs to intra-company transfers to contract modifications, the coverage is extensive yet accessible for even those new to the process. Using Cost-Based Pricing, you will be able to: • Develop more realistic estimates • Enhance your support of those estimates in negotiations • Avoid violations of the Truth in Negotiations Act • Increase your chances of securing a fair and reasonable price Cost-Based Pricing: A Guide for Government Contractors can make the difference between your success—and profitability—and failure in the federal government arena.

Download or read book The Government Subcontractor s Guide to Terms and Conditions written by Kenneth R. Segel and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating Contract Terms and Conditions Just Got Easier! Organizations are at risk when contract terms and conditions are not fully understood. The Government Subcontractor's Guide to Terms and Conditions quickly guides you through the process of reviewing and negotiating contracts, identifying terms and conditions of concern, and mitigating potential risks. Author Kenneth Segel has tapped over 20 years of contract experience to write a handbook that walks even the most junior contracts administrator through the daunting task of reviewing and negotiating a government contractor's terms and conditions. This critical resource will help you • Determine what specific terms and conditions to address • Distinguish between a favorable and an unfavorable provision • Address potentially damaging provisions • Understand the potential economic impact of indemnification provisions • Apply risk management to address indemnification provisions The Government Subcontractor's Guide to Terms and Conditions will guide you through the inevitable challenges of the negotiation process. Put this updated resource to work in your organization today!

Download or read book The Small Business Guide to Government Contracts written by Steven J. Koprince and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Government law attorney Steven J. Koprince teaches you to concentrate on the crucial but complex Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other rules required for keeping contracts alive and avoiding penalties. Each year, the federal government awards billions of dollars in small-business contracts. The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts puts a wealth of specialized legal counsel at readers’ fingertips, answering the most important compliance questions like: Is a small business really small? Who is eligible for HUBZone, 8(a), SDVO, or WOSB programs? What salaries and benefits must be offered? What ethical requirements must be followed? When does affiliation become a liability? Small-business contracts are both the lifeblood of hundreds of thousands of companies and a quagmire of red tape. No one can afford to be lax with the rules or too harried to heed them. The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts empowers contractors to avoid missteps, meet their compliance obligations--and keep the pipeline flowing.

Download or read book U S Government Services Contracting written by Gregory A. Garrett and published by CCH Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this book is to serve as a practical and informative reference guide, for all of the business professionals in U.S. federal government agencies, government prime contractors, and subcontractors who are involved in U.S. government services contracting. This book is truly a comprehensive guide to planning and implementing the buying and selling of professional services to and for the U.S. government. Our hope is that you will find this text to be a valuable resource to explain and enlighten people about what it takes to effectively manage U.S. government services contracts. This book provides a wide range of discussion on all aspects of the U.S. government services contracting buying and selling life-cycle, including: requirements determination, solicitation planning and preparation, opportunity and risk assessment, proposal development and evaluation, negotiations and contract formation, to contract administration and closeout. Plus, the book provides a wealth of proven effective tools, techniques, and best practices which are available and adaptable to help improve services contracts and related project performance results.

Download or read book Federal Contracting Made Easy written by Scott A. Stanberry and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Classified written by Henry Vinson and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-05-08 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't be the best in the world at what you do; be the only one in the world who does what you do. --Jerry Garcia Government Contracting Classified is a book of issues and problems concerning government contracting. Henry was raised in a small town (population about eighty) in Northern Middle Tennessee three miles from the Kentucky border. That area is now known as Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. That town was Model, Tennessee. He retired after thirty-two years from the federal government as a federal contracting officer and division chief with an unlimited warrant. Then he ran the Center for Government Contracting at the Dallas County Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where he taught seminars and counseled contractors about government contracting. After that for nine years, he owned his own business, where he wrote technical proposals for contractors. His last position was on the staff of the University of Texas at Arlington Cross Timbers Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and he retired after more than fourteen years. He conducted government contracting webinars/seminars and did one-on-one counseling with potential and current government contractors (small, medium-sized, and large contractors). He worked with federal, state, and local governments. Henry has conducted over seven hundred webinars/seminars, mostly in Texas, over the past twenty-five years. He counseled thousands of contractors and had thousands in his seminars. During his time as a Contracting Officer with an unlimited warrant and working for colleges and universities, he noticed several issues and problems kept coming up over and over. He has identified many of those issues and problems. He points them out in this book with commentary. Although this book is not all-inclusive, it does identify many issues and problems that should be of interest to newcomers and the seasoned government contractor as well. Henry not only points out important issues and problems but provides his personal comments (with seriousness and humor). I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. --Galatians 1:20

Download or read book Understanding Government Contract Source Selection written by Margaret G. Rumbaugh and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Go-to Resource for Government Contract Source Selection! From planning to protest and all the steps in between, Understanding Government Contract Source Selection is the one reference all government acquisition professionals and contractors should keep close at hand. This valuable resource provides straightforward guidance to ensure you develop a firm foundation in government contract source selection. Government acquisition professionals can reference this book for guidance on: • Preparing the acquisition and source selection plans • Drafting evaluation criteria and proposal preparation instructions • Creating a scoring plan and rating method • Drafting the RFP and SOW • Conducting a pre-proposal conference • Preparing to receive proposals and training evaluators • Evaluating technical, management, and cost proposals • Avoiding protest Contractors can reference this book for guidance on: • Selling to the federal government • Reviewing a draft RFP and providing comments • Participating in a pre-proposal conference • Preparing a proposal that complies with RFP requirements • Developing a strategy for teaming agreements, subcontracts, and key personnel • Negotiating a contract • Getting the most out of post-award debriefings • Filing a protest PLUS! Understanding Government Contract Source Selection provides a source selection glossary, an extensive case study, and sample proposal preparation instructions in the appendices to help you navigate the federal competitive source selection process. This complete guide is an indispensable resource for anyone striving to build their knowledge of government contract source selection!

Download or read book The Government Contractor s Guide written by William Webb and published by Ridiculously Simple Books. This book was released on with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking to enter the world of government contracting but feeling overwhelmed by the complexity and intricacies of the process? Look no further! This comprehensive guide is designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to navigate this unique sector and achieve success in this rewarding but challenging industry. Inside this informative and engaging book, you'll find invaluable insights into the government contracting landscape, including detailed explanations of key concepts, step-by-step instructions for navigating the procurement process, and actionable tips for positioning your business to win contracts. From exploring new markets and opportunities to understanding contract terms and conditions, this guide has you covered. Additionally, you'll benefit from real-life examples, case studies, and expert advice, all designed to help you build a solid foundation in government contracting. The friendly and conversational tone of this book makes it easy to digest complex information and apply it to your business with confidence. By delving into the topics covered in this book, you'll learn how to develop a strong brand identity, leverage digital marketing strategies, build lasting relationships with government clients, and cultivate strategic partnerships. Furthermore, you'll gain insight into the importance of continuous improvement, innovation, and staying informed on industry trends and regulations. At its core, this guide emphasizes the importance of persistence and adaptability, two essential qualities for success in the world of government contracting. By nurturing these qualities within yourself and your organization, you'll be better prepared to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that come your way. Whether you're an aspiring government contractor or a seasoned professional looking to expand your knowledge, this book is the ultimate resource to help you achieve your goals and unlock your full potential in this dynamic and rewarding industry. So why wait? Embark on your government contracting journey today with this invaluable guide!

Download or read book Government Contracting written by William Sims Curry and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Government Contracting: Promises and Perils picks up where the first edition’s mission left off: exposing fraud, incompetence, waste, and abuse (FIWA) and analyzing corruption, mismanagement, and ineptitude that defile government contracting. The first edition thoroughly outlined procurement throughout the contracting cycle including initial planning, contractor selection, contract administration, contract closeout, and auditing. This significantly revised new edition provides additional much-needed guidance on contracting documents, management tools, and processes for addressing negative influences on government contracting, including an improved approach to evaluating proposals. Specific guidance for avoiding FIWA is provided for government officials and employees, government agencies, and government contractors, and practical solutions to problems faced by individuals and organizations involved in government contracting are intended for both practitioner and pedagogical applications. The "Government Procurement Corruption Wall of Shame" that was introduced in the first edition to illustrate contracting perils such as conflicts of interest, duplicity, favoritism, incompetence, kickbacks, and protests is continued in the second edition, and cases illustrating the existence of FIWA in government contracting have been thoroughly updated. Contracting documents and contract management tools are provided on a website designed to accompany the book. Written at the graduate level and specifically intended for state, local, federal, and international government procurement activities, this textbook is required reading for public procurement, contract management, business, and public administrations courses.

Download or read book Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies written by William Sims Curry and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-11-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Complete Contracting Reference/ Textbook for State and Local Agencies Federal contracting officials have a comprehensive resource in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to guide them through the arduous contracting process; however, until now there has been no such counterpart for state and local government agencies. Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies is the first reference book of its kind specifically designed to provide state and local administrators with a concise authoritative resource on contracting for services. Draws from the best features of existing RFPs and contracts nationwide In preparation for writing this book, author William Sims Curry contacted all 50 state governments, as well a large selection of city and county governments, and asked them to participate in the development of templates for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and service contracts. These agencies were asked to complete a questionnaire and provide copies of their RFP and service contract templates. Out of their contributions, the best features from each were incorporated into the Best Practices RFP and Service Contract, which are presented here in this volume. The templates can be readily downloaded from an included CD-ROM. These can be fully adapted to meet any specific need. In the text, both of these documents are examined, line by line, with the author explaining specific language choices. Guides you through the contracting process, step-by-step In addition to these model documents, additional techniques and tools are introduced to assist agencies in improving their services contracting programs. The book is presented in the sequence of the contracting cycle, beginning with advance contract planning and proceeding to pre-solicitation, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and award through contract administration and closeout. By adopting the techniques in this book, state and local agencies will be able to effectively contract for services, get the best price available, and get important jobs done on time.

Download or read book The Definitive Guide to Government Contracts written by Malcolm Parvey and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. government is the biggest customer in the world! How can your small business get a piece of the pie? The Definitive Guide to Government Contracts begins at the beginning, and assumes no prior knowledge of the government marketplace. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand language by experienced sales and marketing professionals, it takes you through every step of the process--finding the opportunities; understanding the requirements; registering your company and submitting your bid; shipping, packaging, and invoicing requirements. The same step-by-step approach is used to explain the increasingly popular GSA contract, from researching the schedules, preparing the paperwork, and submitting your proposal, to the all-important marketing that is required once the contract has been awarded. Thinking about selling to the federal government but don't know where to begin? The Definitive Guide to Government Contracts is all the help you need.