Friday, May 22, 2015

The One Simple Trick That Successful Federal Contractors Don't Want You To Know About

By Celeste Osborne


There are many lesser known tips and secrets to succeeding in federal contracting that many new vendors simply don't know about. One of the biggest secrets with the biggest potential profit potential is the Simplified Acquisition Program. Even some veteran contractors don't know about this easy way to break into the federal market and start making money!

The Simplified Acquisition Program is based upon the government contract rulings set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Simplified Acquisition contracts are government contracts that range in size between $2,500 and $150,000. However specific industries can be awarded simplified acquisition contracts that are worth up to $6.5 million.

Simplified Acquisition contracts help all kinds of businesses in the federal market: small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and large firms all gain advantages through these kinds of contracts.

Vendors in the Simplified Acquisition Program are highly encouraged to reach out and contact federal purchasing officers directly - this is in fact a key component of the program! This allows businesses to learn about upcoming contracts before they are even released, as well as make vital networking contacts. Most purchasing officers will not advertise contracts under $25,000 on FedBizOpps (FBO) so the only way to learn about these opportunities is to develop a relationship with that particular buyer. Payment options for these types of contracts also vary, ranging from SMART Pay Cards to even cash. Blank purchase agreements and miscellaneous purchase agreements are also used in simplified acquisition contracts. This is generally not allowed through the normal bidding process since larger contracts must be reported on the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).

To help small businesses take advantage of these opportunities, US Federal Contractor Registration has developed their Simplified Acquisition Program. This program has helped generate millions of dollars of revenue for many struggling vendors, including Mac Made Easy, Creative Tent International, Excel Concrete, Suburban Surgical Co., Inc, and Nancys I.T. Guy. The Simplified Acquisition Program includes everything vendors need to start doing business with the federal government, including System for Award Management registration, a seven page website in the standard Federal Government format, branded domain name and hosting, search engine optimization, customized official government profile, monthly email bid notification and contract support.

US Federal Contractor Registration has helped many inexperienced businesses find success in federal contracting, including ECSI International, which won over $1 million in contract awards thanks to the Simplified Acquisition Program. You can find out if you're ready to start winning federal contracts too by contacting an Acquisition Specialist today for your free contractor evaluation!

US Federal Contractor Registration, the world's largest third party registration firm, has helped thousands of small businesses successfully register to conduct business with the United States federal government. They offer a complete suite of services covering everything from initial SAM registration to GSA registration to marketing. Their clients have included national businesses, major universities, city and state government offices, non profits and other charitable organizations.




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