Sunday, August 16, 2015

Simplified Acquisition Program Wins Contracts For Thousands Of Small Businesses

By Celeste Osborne


Thousands of small businesses have benefited from federal government contracts. However, inexperienced business owners are likely to underestimate the amount of time and resources necessary to break in to this potentially lucrative market. Although there are many tools and strategies that are effective in helping small businesses succeed, it can be difficult for a new vendor to wrap their head around the complicated regulations and tools they must use to win contracts. US Federal Contractor Registration's Simplified Acquisition Program has compiled a set of helpful essential steps necessary for businesses new to doing business with the federal government.

Before taking any other steps, businesses need to look inward and determine whether they are ready for federal contracting. It is also helpful to research the federal government's need for the products and services the business produces. There are many online resources to help accomplish this, including the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), FebBizOpps (FBO), USASpending.gov, and Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS).

Next, you will need to complete the paperwork necessary to register as a federal contractor. Yes, this will include getting a DUNS number and submitting your System for Award Manangement, or SAM registration. However, there are also optional registrations you shouldn't neglect just because they're not required. If your business is a small business according to the SBA, it would be wise to complete your DSBS profile. If you qualify for set asides or want to do business with particular agencies, you will likely need to complete additional registrations for these as well.

The last step to ensure success is to build your marketing strategy. The most effective way to market to government buyers is a two part approach: research upcoming projects and network with purchasing officers. Many vendors skip this step, expecting that all they need to do is register and contracts will come rolling in. Unfortunately, vendors who make this assumption rarely win contracts and waste valuable time, money and resources while they wait.

By taking advantage of these strategies and simplified acquisition procedures described in FAR Part 13, US Federal Contractor Registration has introduced the Simplified Acquisition Program. The program combines proven strategies with expert training and has generated millions of dollars in contract awards for small businesses new to federal contracting.

US Federal Contractor Registration has assisted thousands of small firms find their success in federal procurement, including Suburban Surgical Co., Inc, which won over $500,000 in federal contract awards thanks to USFCR's Simplified Acquisition Program. Find out if you're ready to start earning contracts too by contacting an Acquisition Specialist today for your free contractor evaluation!

US Federal Contractor Registration is the world's largest third party registration firm that conducts everything from System for Award Management (SAM) to GSA Schedules. US Federal Contractor Registration testimonials and reviews are second to none with having registered over 65,000 businesses in System for Award Management. US Federal Contractor Registration has also registered and provided federal marketing solutions for businesses like McGraw Hill, HP, Wells Fargo, Xerox, GoodWill, Dixie, UPS, Heinz, Sheraton Hotels, Marriott, Westin, Interstate Oil, CITI, and Coldwell Banker; as well as academic institutions and colleges like NYC, Northwestern, Oxford, Southwestern, and Mercer. Numerous federal agencies like US Army, US Navy, Veteran Affairs and United States Department of Agriculture have also had their government paperwork facilitated by US Federal Contractor Registration Case Managers




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