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Input-Based vs. Output-Based Federal Contracts
One of the pitfalls for new government contractors is encountering a solicitation that commingles inputs and outputs. This happens when a...
Katherine Gentic
Sep 95 min read


When to Hire a Contracts Manager, and When to Outsource Instead
When should government contractors hire a contracts manager and when should they outsource? As a government contractor, managing...
Katherine Gentic
Sep 23 min read


Government Contracting for Beginners: 8 Steps Your Small Business Can Take to Ensure Compliance with Federal Contracts and RFPs
Understanding your federal contract and navigating the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements can feel overwhelming,...
Katherine Gentic
Aug 265 min read


Government Contracting for Beginners: Fixed Price vs. Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
Contract mechanisms are generally lumped into two broad categories: Fixed Price and Cost-Reimbursement. While both are valid under the...
Katherine Gentic
Aug 194 min read


Government Contracting for Beginners: Why Subcontracting is Your Gateway to Success
Subcontracting means you work for a larger, more established prime contractor to fulfill a specific portion of a larger government...
Katherine Gentic
Aug 124 min read


How to Construct a Profitable, Competitive and Compliant Federal Government Cost Proposal
For companies new to government contracting, developing a cost proposal that’s both profitable and competitive, and of course, compliant, can feel like threading a needle. This post will walk you through how to achieve all three.
Katherine Gentic
Aug 55 min read
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