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What 8(a) Certification Means for Your GovCon

November 15, 2018/in GovCon /by BOOST

Editors Note: This was updated 12/13/2022 There are many programs geared towards helping small businesses participate in the federal contracting industry. The 8(a) certification program is designed for socio-economically disadvantaged folks to get their foot in the door, starting their GovCon off on a strong note. There are rules that are well covered by the […]

CMS-PEO Pricing Synopsis

October 30, 2018/in GovCon /by BOOST

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 […]

Budget: Preparing for FY19

October 30, 2018/in Advice /by BOOST

As GovCons grind through the rest of the year, it is hard to think about 2019. We’re a little worn out from proposal season and if you are lucky, new contract awards. We’ve been recruiting hard in a difficult market, transitioning from incumbents, and getting new starts off the ground. Depending on which agency you […]

Meet Avantika!

October 17, 2018/in Business Development /by BOOST

BOOST LLC is thrilled to announce that the team is growing. Please give a warm welcome to Avantika Singh! She will be supporting BOOST’s clients with her specialties in government cost/price volume expertise, strategic pricing expertise, price to win, financial model development, financial analysis, federal contracting, metrics/measurement reviews, forecasting and more. We took some time […]

BOOST Featured Guest | SC&H Group

October 4, 2018/in GovCon /by BOOST

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 […]

Wrap Rate Government Contracting

October 2, 2018/in Advice /by BOOST

Even if you are in a less competitive field or have a unique offering for a customer with a ton of funding, government contractors must monitor and maintain their wrap rates. Companies can sometimes view this exercise as an annual corporate budget where you occasionally look at how you are doing and often look back and ponder, “What […]

GovCon Lifecycle: Purgatory to Paradise

September 8, 2018/in Business Development /by BOOST

The second govmates institute, GovCon Lifecycle: Purgatory to Paradise met at the Northrup Grumman location in McLean, VA. In an authentic meeting-of-the-minds, industry experts discussed topics pertinent to growing the local govcon footprint. Highlights from the institute include: Purgatory: That Awful Time Between Submission and Award BAFO’s, How to respond to government requests, FAR compliance, “Gotcha’s”“Proposals are […]

Continuing Education

August 28, 2018/in Business Development /by BOOST

By now, our college days are long behind us (let’s not talk about how many years). Some folks have sought continuing education in the form of a master’s degree, PhD, certifications, and other credentials. Some of these factor into our “employability” and can help move our careers. Assuming you’ve gotten the credentials/certifications requested and additional schooling that […]

Ghosting in GovCon

August 14, 2018/in Business Development /by BOOST

Ever been ghosted? It’s not just for those navigating the dating scene. It happens in business…a lot. Ghosting is essentially the act of having someone you are engaged with disappear on you completely. No returned phone calls, no emails, no texts. What’s worse is that the person who ghosted is still very much alive and well. Professionally, you could still […]

Seven Tips for Navigating 4Q18

July 31, 2018/in Advice /by BOOST

As we start into the last government fiscal quarter, it is feast or famine time. Some have hit the beaches, getting some much-needed R&R and family time. Some are heads-down in proposal mode, worried about when the next one will hit. Others are in purgatory, the stretch between proposal submission and proposal award, with their fingers crossed thinking […]