North pole reindeer won’t be the only thing you think of when you hear the word comet this season—GSA has plans in FY 2024 for version 2 of COMET, a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for IT modernization, transformation, and operations/maintenance. COMET, which stands for CIO Modernization and Enterprise Transformation, has awarded task orders totaling almost $1 billion, making it a great success for GSA and all contractors involved, especially when it comes to updating GSA’s legacy systems. GSA wants to continue the success with COMET 2, but make it larger and improve upon certain lessons learned. Here’s what we know so far about COMET 2 and how GSA plans to further the impact of this vehicle.

The federal marketplace can be a daunting place for General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contractors, but if they know what tools to use and where to find them, they can be more confident in the success of their contract. GSA provides a range of procurement tools to assist contractors in conducting market research, competitor analysis, and identifying contracting opportunities. These resources are available for free, and they play a crucial role in a contractor's growth.

The dawn of a new fiscal year brings with it a fresh array of opportunities for companies looking to capture new government business. Establishing a well-structured government pipeline is a crucial part of a successful business development strategy. In this blog post, we will provide guidance on the process of creating a government pipeline for Fiscal Year 2024 and beyond. We'll discuss the key steps, what websites to monitor, how often to do it, and how to effectively manage the information you gather.

Recently, the Department of Defense (DoD) proposed to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to permanently authorize and modify the DoD’s Mentor Protégé Program. This program, sometimes referred to as the MPP, helps small businesses get their foot in the door and expand their experience in the defense industrial base.

Marketing to the federal government can pose challenges for any business, especially small businesses. However, if you are a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and obtain certification, you can use this designation to strategically market your WOSB status to government buyers. A WOSB certification is an asset in the government contracting arena, because the government annually sets aside 5% of their contracting dollars to WOSB-certified businesses. In this blog, we’ll share strategies for getting your name out as a Women-Owned Small Business or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

Veteran-owned businesses (especially small businesses) are often met with obstacles when entering the federal marketplace, which can make the process lengthy and more difficult. The government tries to mitigate this with providing more resources and opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses. Small businesses have access to unique opportunities within the federal government, including specialized programs and set-aside contracts. One socio-economic group the Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes for set-asides and additional resources is Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDBVOSBs). In this blog, we’ll discuss what SDVOSBs are, how to certify, and what the federal contracting landscape looks like.