#Federal Government Contracts

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Federal Government Contracts

Welcome to US Federal Government Contracts, grants and compliance solution consulting services, proposal & grant writing, NDAA, DCAA Audit, Flowdown, etc. We believe that contracting is one of ‘the next big things in the world of business. The networked world is causing a revolution in the way we acquire knowledge and information, the way that relationships are formed and the way that works gets done. Since contracts and ‘terms and conditions are a direct reflection of those relationships and the nature of the work we do for each other, they cannot possibly be immune from the impact of these changes. That is because the wider view of contracting is a critical contributor to the management of complexity.

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Unsolicited Government Contract Proposals - A Multiple Stage Challenge Unsolicited proposal opportunities generally arise as a result of observing or cultivating a requirement that the company could uniquely fulfill, but for which the government has yet to issue a formal solicitation

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As of February 1st 2019, Financial Assistance registrants will now have to complete the “Reps and Certs” (Representations & Certifications) section of the SAM Registration. This additional section is primarily comprised of multiple legal questions, notarized documents and possible additional documentation requests.

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This is specifically because of a fanfic I'm reading that's implying that a federal contractor is deliberately overcharging the government out of spite (and that this is a good thing), but I genuinely think for both a writing reason and a living in the world (or at least the U.S., which is the system I know about) reason that people should understand at least some degree of how federal procurement works.

I'm very far from an expert on how it works, but here's a very high level overview of how that process works*:

The government decides it needs something. It may or may not know what it needs

The government releases a Request for Information (RFI) where it lays out more or less what it needs and asks for answers on what that could look like and what kind of contract vehicle that should be on

Companies respond to the RFI. This is an opportunity to try to shape what the contract might look like, including what kind of companies can bid on it (i.e., is it open to big corporations or is it a small business set-aside, including potentially a specific type of small business set-aside like woman-owned or Native-owned)

The government decides what it actually needs (or what it thinks it needs) and releases a Request for Proposal (RFP) that outlines what they need and who can bid**

Companies respond to the RFP. The proposal generally includes a technical section (how the company will do what is needed), a management section (how they'll run the contract), a staffing section (how they'll staff it, including who they may staff it with), a past experience section (what the company has done before that's similar), and a pricing section (how much it will cost and why it will cost that much)

If it is a small business set-aside, big companies will often pair or "team" with small businesses. The big companies will get 49% or less of the contract

Once the proposals are in, the contracting shop of whoever released the RFP will review and select a company*** to award the contract to. This is based on a number of things, including compliance (did they literally follow the instructions), technical approach (does their way seem like the best way), and price. The cheapest doesn't always win, but there are rules about when the government can go with a more expensive bid

Once the contract is awarded, billing works however is laid out in the contract. There are a few common ways that this happens, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP) where individual deliverables have a price that can be billed once they're submitted and approved by the government, as well as Time and Materials (T&M) where each individual person on the contract has a specific bill rate based on their labor category

If something about that is going to change, whether it's deliverables or pricing, there needs to be an official contract modification****

Overcharging or falsely charging the government is super illegal. Booz Allen recently had to pay $377 million for doing this.

*This is true for services/tech systems/etc. I'm not as sure about procurement of stuff.

**There are an extremely limited number of sole-source or non-competitive contracts. They're also very complicated and there are rules about them.

***There are things called Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts where they basically narrow down to a few companies who can then bid on individual tasks. These are complicated and I'm super not an expert on these.

****Some contracts are weird.

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What obligation does a citizen have to a government that makes it clear they are not obligated to serve the citizenry? How long does a citizenry put up with a state that asks its citizens to obey the law but doesn’t give them equal benefit from fulfilling the duties of the law? How long when the citizenry derives no benefit from its participation in this system? How long when only the citizenry has responsibilities to a government, but the government believes it has no responsibility to its citizens? How long when it's clear this is not a two-way street? How long?

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Navigating Government Services Contracts in Tampa | Federal Contracting Advisors

Explore the opportunities of securing government services contracts in Tampa with Federal Contracting Advisors. Our seasoned team specializes in guiding businesses through the intricate process of navigating federal contracts, ensuring compliance and maximizing success. Whether you're a small business seeking entry into the government sector or an established contractor looking to expand your footprint, our tailored strategies and expert insights empower you to thrive in the competitive landscape of Tampa's government services market. Partner with Federal Contracting Advisors today to unlock the potential of government contracts in Tampa and achieve your business objectives effectively.

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Everything you need to know on PACTS - III

I found an interesting article on the internet, they have covered everything about the much-awaited PACTS-III contract vehicle

You also get webinar recordings on PACTS-II

All relevant and latest updates

There you can also find answers to frequently asked questions on PACTS III Here is the link to the article: https://iquasar.com/a-complete-guide-to-dhs-pacts-iii/

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Unsolicited Government Contract Proposals - A Multiple Stage Challenge

Unsolicited proposal opportunities generally arise as a result of observing or cultivating a requirement that the company could uniquely fulfill, but for which the government has yet to issue a formal solicitation

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Had a dream i was studying abroad(?) and i was gifted a little dog and a big rabbit and they were both the color of taro milk tea. But I couldn’t enjoy them bc I already felt guilty about not being able to give them proper care and might not be able to bring them home. Then I visited my childhood friend in france and she had these horrible roommates who had put a huge hot tub in the middle of the living room with one enormous goldfish in it that they were trying to feed various objects to. And my friend gave me banana flavored phenobarbital in little perfume sample vials and when I woke up i found out my SAM registration had expired even though i renewed it last night. But i was a lil high when i did that so I’m worried. But I can’t talk to anyone at the federal service desk because its the fourth of freaking july

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