The Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting and Acquisition provides a foundation of government contracting components, federal procurement processes, and contract management by taking advantage of the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK).
Getting a government contract can be complex. To prepare, invest time up front to research the competition and understand the processes and strategies used to compete in the federal market. This will help you determine if a government contract is a good fit for your business.
In short, for your small business to serve as a prime contractor or subcontractor, you'll need to legally qualify as a small business and register as a government contractor . Then you can start looking for both prime or subcontracting opportunities with the federal government.
In short, for your small business to serve as a prime contractor or subcontractor, you'll need to legally qualify as a small business and register as a government contractor . Then you can start looking for both prime or subcontracting opportunities with the federal government.
Get started searching contract opportunities Use the search feature on SAM. Follow contract opportunities. Save my searches. Use the interested vendors list.
If you're trying to break into federal contracting, or you're looking for an easy win, look into religious services contracts. The federal government purchases religious services regularly, and these contracts are easier to win than you think. There are tons of religious opportunities there.
Craft a solid business plan for your construction company An executive summary. An effective logo. Get your contractor's license. Register your business. Analyze your market. Choose your business structure and services. Online databases for contractors. Federal contracting opportunities.
Contract Opportunities: Search, find, bid Government agencies use sam to list contracts over $25,000. Find a contract that fits your business and submit a bid.
A simple contract might include an agreement between two acquaintances to exchange one service for another. For example, if one person is a plumber and the other an electrician, they might agree to complete certain work for each other as a trade exchange.
Let's recall how traditional contracts work using a real-world example: When someone agrees to rent a property, a contract is created between the tenant and the landlord. This contract carefully defines the terms of the rental agreement between the two parties.