In December 2023, President Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This act brought about significant changes in procurement practices and will impact all government contractors doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Understanding the implications of this act throughout each year and how it affects your business is important. In this blog, I will explain what the National Defense Agency Act means and how it impacts all GSA Schedule contractors.

Selling to the government can be a lucrative route for contractors, with government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels constantly procuring goods and services. However, entering the government contracting world can be daunting, with its unique regulations, requirements and procedures not found in the commercial marketplace. In order to succeed as a government contractor, you’ll want to make sure your business is adequately prepared to begin government contracting. In this blog, we’ll discuss steps you can take to ensure that you’re ready to compete for government contracting opportunities.

Whether you were just awarded your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) or you have held one for several years, GSA Schedule maintenance can be a heavy lift on your company. Since it’s a contract that is meant to grow with your business, there are not only occasional product/service, pricing, and administrative changes, but you are required to complete routine maintenance to remain compliant. One question our clients initially grapple with is: do you gather a team and try to tackle maintenance in-house, or do you hire a consultant to help you manage your contract?

Since the federal government is so vast and is comprised of hundreds of agencies, departments, and units, organization is key. This is especially true when it comes to government contracting. One of the numerous ways the government streamlines and standardizes the procurement process is with National Stock Numbers (NSNs).

It’s becoming a well-known fact that the federal government is actively working toward prioritizing small business participation, from increased contracting dollars to making entry into the government marketplace more feasible, especially for Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs). The Small Disadvantaged Business designation was set up to promote involvement and provide more support for small businesses in the federal contracting space. In this blog, let’s discuss SDBs, the available programs for them, and what their role is in government contracting.

If you have spent time researching the 8(a) Business Development Program and its potential benefits for your company, we understand that you likely have many questions. Especially since the 8(a) program has undergone some updates. You may be wondering if the program applies to you, how to apply, and where to start. This blog aims to answer important FAQs, addresses concerns about recent changes, and offers a guide to navigating the program's dynamic landscape.