Every year I teach well over one hundred classes on government contracting. During those classes, I often review people's marketing material they plan to present to government agencies. There are some widespread mistakes I see in their capability statements, DSBS narratives, and websites. Here are the two most common mistakes I see. 

Quite naturally on a team of majority men, I was volun-told to write the article for Women’s History Month. I am certain any of the men could have written a compelling article for the month, but I wanted the privilege to address the intersection of Women’s History and Government Contracting.

Why do we still celebrate Black History Month? What is the intersection of Black History and government contracting? Wait, don’t bypass this article because at first glance you think it doesn’t connect to you. It is worth reading. We all stand on someone’s shoulders in our life’s journey.

As the new year unfolds, it's a perfect time to be intentional and design your business to be more successful in the government contracting marketplace. This article will guide you through the crucial steps of goal setting, planning, and implementing the best strategies to succeed in the B2G market.

Did you know that when a large prime contractor wins a contract over $750,000, or $1.5 million in construction, they are required to award 35% of that contract to small businesses?

When it comes to government contracting, you want to be on top of your game, and that means having a killer capture plan and putting in place advanced strategies that are rarely used.

The government market is a vast and complex landscape, offering lucrative opportunities for businesses of all sizes. However, winning government contracts is not as straightforward as submitting a proposal and hoping for the best.

This week, the SBA celebrated its 70th birthday. However, one of its storied 50-year program, the 8aCertification Program, may be on the verge of dying or being changed forever. The 8a Program as we know it, will never be the same again.

There is no one answer to this question. It depends on your industry, the strength of your company, the type of pass performance/clients, you have, etc. Below are several strategies for you to consider.

Big changes may be coming to the 8a Certification Program. For businesses currently in the 8a Certification Program or those planning on applying for entrance into the 8a Program, there are some potential major modifications on the way.

Follow the money" is a catchphrase popularized by the 1976 docudrama film All the President's Men, which suggests political corruption can be brought to light by examining money transfers between parties. 

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, holds immense historical significance as the oldest known celebration commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

Atlanta, GA., June 1st, 2023, The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce (CLCC) and the Government Contractors Association (GCA) have entered into a strategic partnership to benefit current and future members through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The goal of this Passport Membership collaboration is to combine and share programs, benefits, and resources to create greater value for all members. It is a joint initiative where membership in one organization is recognized by the joint partner organization.

AI is here and the Defense Department is taking full advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to help write contracts and improve the federal acquisition process. The Chief Digital and AI Office at the DoD has developed a prototype AI tool, called Acqbot, as part of its Tradewind initiative.