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Navigating Government Contract Vehicles: A Comprehensive Guide

USFCR

Feeling lost in the maze of government procurement? Government contract vehicles can be your map to success. These pre-negotiated agreements streamline the purchasing process, allowing businesses to secure federal contracts more efficiently and effectively.

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The 17 Most Common Types of Government Contracts Explained

USFCR

Government contracts come in various forms, each designed to fit specific needs. Whether you're new to federal contracting or an experienced supplier, knowing the differences between contract types is crucial for success in this complex industry.

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SLED Government Contracting 101: How Government Contractors Can Thrive in the SLED Sector

GovCon Wire

The SLED industry is among the prime revenue drivers for government contractors. State, local and education (SLED) government agencies spend billions of dollars on goods and services, contributing nearly 10 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).

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Key Steps Contractors Should Consider When Facing a Government Shutdown

Inside Government Contracts

Although Congress averted a Government shutdown on October 1 by passing a temporary spending bill, we may be headed toward a shutdown next month. Professional services contractors are particularly at risk, as many of their employees may be working on cost-reimbursable government contracts but may be compensated on a salaried basis.

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CSO Requirements for Government Contractors

GovCon & Trade

We recently authored an article for Reuters examining Commercial Solutions Openings, a contracting mechanism through the Department of Defense (DoD), which seeks innovative commercial technologies or services. We defined CSOs as “another pathway for nontraditional technology companies to provide goods and services to the federal government.

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Strategies for Dealing with a Government Shutdown

SmallGovCon

Shuttering of the government (or parts of the government) following appropriations lapses has become an increasingly common phenomenon in recent times. Funding lapses interrupt the usual predictability of government operations, which harms both agencies and federal contractors that are left in limbo with stop work orders.

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How to Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Government Contracts

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

Build your strategic marketing plan using your SME status Are You a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Government Contracting? More than 200,000 businesses jockeying for attention in the government contracting marketplace. Experience in your industry is not the same as being an 'expert'.