Talk with the End User
I’ve wanted to do cartoons for a while. I hear stories about this one all too often. Remember: talk with (not to) the end user. It will make all the difference. Original Post
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7 Ways To Win FED GOV Contracts Without Having To Be In DC
http://www.jenniferschaus.com/uploads/WinInDC_JS_March2011.pdf Jennifer Schaus Jennifer Schaus & Associates Washington, DC B2G Consulting & Marketing http://www.JenniferSchaus.com
The First Leadership at all Levels
Leadership at all Levels, being held by ACT-IAC, is around the corner. It will be held on March 9 from 5 PM to 6 PM at the Crystal Gateway Marriot located at 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA Senior government leaders will pass on their knowledge to feds with less than 5 to 7 yearsRead… Read more »
Washington Metropolitan 8(a) Alumni Association Priorities Should Be…
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Open Letter to NCMA: Why I Didn’t Renew My Membership
If there is one organization you’re supposed to join in the contracts world, it’s the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). And yet, I didn’t feel compelled to renew my membership for a measly $125. (I thought it was $75 and I still didn’t feel it was worth the cost). To be fair, it’s the nationalRead… Read more »
6 Steps to Win Government Contracts with Judy Bradt
Consultant and author, Judy Bradt entered the world of government contracting when she served as Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC. In 15 years time she became Canada’s top expert helping more than 5,000 firms win over $200 million in US government contracts. She also launched www.sell2usgov.ca, Canada’s top online resource forRead… Read more »
Will the Obama Administration Take on Contractor Corruption?
Now is the perfect time for the Obama administration to tackle the problem of government contractor corruption. Local government agencies are strapped for cash and small businesses are suffering in all sectors, making fraud and waste politically intolerable. Anti-corruption actions would bolster support for the administration among business owners and improve confidence in government amongRead… Read more »
Evaluation Factors for Sole-Source Negotiations – Any Purpose?
Ok, so those familiar with the Uniform Contract Format (UCF) know Section M is used for listing evaluation factors. I’ve only heard Section M being used for competitive proposals. However, my agency does a lot of sole sourcing. (There aren’t too many people competing to build subs). Here’s my question: Are there any advantages toRead… Read more »
Thanks for Participating — Here’s Twitter Made Easy for Contracts
In the last month I asked question in four discussions in the last month: Twitter – for each contract or all contracts? Tweets for the Public Record — how do you do it? List Your Acquisition Twitter Profile — strength in numbers Twitter Tools for Contracts – What are your favorites? Thank you to thoseRead… Read more »
Local Business Contracting Compliance – Do you have tips for us??
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) in San Francisco is committed to ensuring government contracts stimulate the local economy. To ensure compliance with San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 14B Local Business Enterprise and Non-Discrimination in Contracting Ordinance the HRC has teamed up with the Department of Technology’s Emerging Technologies team. They have been tasked with recommendingRead… Read more »