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    How to Get Government Contracts and Partners in GovCon

    The U.S. government and its federal contractors have worked hand-in-hand since time immemorial. Through their joint efforts that are mediated by government contracts, the nation’s cyber and on-ground defenses were fortified, infrastructures that made every American’s life easier were built, and recently, helped America recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The skills and expertise of the federal contractors help uplift […] More

  • Why Government Agencies Should Utilize a Scalable Workforce
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    Why Government Agencies Should Utilize a Scalable Workforce

    The United States government has recently been called upon to respond to several urgent and wide-spanning emergencies. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a swift, comprehensive federal government response to the crisis in the form of $2 trillion in emergency funding for programming and funding aimed at addressing the impacts. Many natural disasters, from destructive wildfires […] More

  • Scale to Match the Cyber Threat Landscape – Agencies Leverage Autonomous Cyber
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    Scale to Match the Cyber Threat Landscape – Agencies Leverage Autonomous Cyber

    After countless data breaches, ransomware attacks, and cyber attacks in recent years, the Federal government recognized that its existing manual cyber management approach no longer addresses the ever-evolving cyber threats that continue to appear. In May 2021, the Biden administration published the Cyber Executive Order to bolster our nation’s cybersecurity. The Cyber EO emphasizes the […] More

  • The Pros And Cons of Being a Government Contractor
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    The Pros And Cons of Being a Government Contractor

    Recently, the United States Government and its government agencies have announced different business opportunities for large corporations and small businesses to potentially submit a proposal for.   With thousands of businesses interested in federal contracting, tons of them have already made and submitted a proposal hoping to get a healthy revenue stream by providing the […] More

  • Prime Contractor vs. Subcontractor: Things You Need To Know
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    Prime Contractor vs. Subcontractor: Things You Need To Know

    Government contractors and subcontractors are instrumental in supporting the growth of the country. Working hand in hand, these contractors fulfill their unique roles to complete government contracts, from procuring and distributing COVID-19 vaccines to safeguarding the nation’s cyberspace against internal and external threats. Now that the government contracting industry is growing faster than ever, the need for government contractors and subcontractors […] More

  • What is a DoD prime contractor?
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    What is a DoD prime contractor?

    The DoD prime contractor is the private companies that DoD contracts to provide products or services. It can also describe the individuals hired by the DoD who are also considered contractors to perform specific tasks. The DoD procures many different things such as weaponry, training, new aircraft, development of military technologies, and weaponry. Many businesses […] More

  • Government Contracting: 5 Questions and Answers
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    Government Contracting: 5 Questions and Answers

    What is a US government contractor? Every fiscal year, the United States government releases data on one of its official websites with all the products or services they will need. These are directly offered to any company that wishes to work with them. Once companies, firms, and businesses successfully passed through the government’s standard and […] More

  • What Is A Subcontractor: A Guide
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    What Is A Subcontractor: A Guide

    With the nation increasing its mobilization rate of government contractors to aid America’s recovery from the pandemic, more and more government projects are now up for grabs. And as the government contractors scrambled to stake their claim into the deep pool of available government contracts, the need for more competent and reliable subcontractors rose as […] More

  • Federal contractors on the labor market battlefront
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    Federal contractors on the labor market battlefront

    John Wasson was undeniably optimistic as he discussed whether sustained levels of inflation would affect ICF International’s ability to grow and achieve its margin goals. But as the CEO zeroed in on wage inflation during the company’s Nov. 2, 2021, earnings call, he did not mince words. “This,” he said, “is a challenging time.” Wasson’s […] More

  • Organizing Successful Online Events: 10 Secret Tips
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    Organizing Successful Online Events: 10 Secret Tips

    You surely want to turn your event planning idea into a successful event as an event manager. However, before you create a successful event, you first need to exhort a tremendous amount of effort and prepare all the requirements before you begin planning. Recently, events have been merged in the digital world where people from […] More

  • Tips for Writing a Strategic Proposal That May Help You Win a Government Contract
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    Tips for Writing a Strategic Proposal That May Help You Win a Government Contract

    With the U.S. government mobilizing its heavy network of contractors to boost the nation’s recovery rate from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government contracting industry is enjoying an upward trend now more than ever. The federal government allocated most of the $682 billion budget to critical industries such as health care and medical, construction, defense, and IT. But, those […] More

  • Types of Government Contracts for Small Businesses to Help You Grow
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    Types of Government Contracts for Small Businesses to Help You Grow

    As the world’s largest buyer, it is no wonder why the United States government is the perfect client to do business with. In fact, in the last fiscal year 2020, the federal government has awarded a record-breaking $682 billion worth of government contracts, which surpassed the previous year’s spending budget. Experts predict that this figure will continue […] More