It takes a village here in GovCon land. We all know that much of government contracting work is rarely done by one company. Prime/subcontractor relationships are the norm, frequently due to a requirement in the FAR or a need for additional capabilities. During the proposal stage, it is important to have an effective teaming agreement […]
This week govmates hosted their institute, Women in GovCon, Never Go Against the Family. Alongside expert speakers and one-of-a-kind networking, attendees had the opportunity to get real answers to the very real questions they’ve been asking about growth, teaming, exit strategy and profit maximization. If you missed the institute, here are a few highlights. Join govmates today […]
What is your best advice to solve the biggest problem in your industry? Break it down into smaller parts, and solve one piece of the problem. I’ve been working at tech startups for seven years now, and one thing I’ve learned is not to “boil the ocean,” taking on too much at once. Big problems are big […]
After attending a seminar on DCAA Updates provided by one of the local DCAA folks, I thought I’d save you the mediocre breakfast and dry presentation to reclaim an hour of your life. You can thank me later. Incurred Costs Proposals DCAA has been under the gun for the past few years to catch up […]
There are many programs geared towards helping small businesses participate in the federal contracting industry. The 8(a) program is designed for socio-economically disadvantaged folks to get their foot in the door. There are rules that are well covered by the SBA, but a key component is the non-negotaitable 9-year clock on the certification, regardless of […]
Pricing Alert – The massive HHS/CMS PEO RFP is out! Are you prepared to tackle the complex pricing requirements? It might seem straight forward at first glance, but read our detailed Pricing Synopsis to look out for some challenges and pitfalls to avoid. Abstract: This 10 year $2B IDIQ contract has two task orders along with the […]
At BOOST LLC we are lucky to rub elbows with some pretty smart people and businesses. So much so, that we’re going to share them with you! Periodically we’ll feature a govcon guest/business alongside their thoughts and hot-takes relevant to their industry. FEATURED GUEST: Pete Ragone, SC&H Group What is your best advice to solve […]
As we head into the second half of the government fiscal year, do you find yourself looking at contractors who are on a winning streak and asking, “why do they keep winning?” What is the secret sauce? They don’t (at least from an outsider’s perspective) seem to be doing anything differently. Their service offerings aren’t […]
So much for our brackets (okay, Va Tech was a long shot, but what the heck UVA?), we’re extending our musings on a few bouts of madness that we’ve observed this year within the government. Budget – Everything about it is broken. Everything. The Continuing Resolutions. The riders for pet projects. The need to “use or lose” all the funding. […]
I normally never write about politics, recognizing that half of my network leans one way, while the other half leans the other. I tend to live by the “no politics or religion” in public domain, school of thought. But this latest shutdown has me completely livid over its stupidity and its potential impact on the […]
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