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How a HUBZone Contractor Won a Large-Scale Public Facility Services Award

Breaking Through Without Government Past Performance: How a HUBZone Contractor Won a Large-Scale Public Facility Services Award

Breaking Through Without Government Past Performance: How a HUBZone Contractor Won a Large-Scale Public Facility Services Award Executive Summary This case study shows how a HUBZone contractor won a government contract without past performance through a strong, compliance-driven proposal strategy. Contragenix supported a certified HUBZone small business with over five years of business experience in…
Proposal Development for Government Contracts

Proposal Development for Government Contracts: Complete Guide to Winning Contract Proposals 

Government agencies spend billions of dollars every year purchasing products, technology, and professional services from private companies. For businesses seeking to participate in this market, proposal development for government contracts is one of the most critical capabilities required to compete successfully.  When a government agency releases a solicitation such as a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ),…
Government Contracting: Complete Guide to Winning Federal Contracts (2026)

Government Contracting: Complete Guide to Winning Federal Contracts (2026) 

Government Contracting: Complete Guide to Winning Federal Contracts (2026) Introduction to Government Contracting Government contracting allows businesses to sell products and services to federal agencies through structured procurement programs. Every year, billions of dollars are awarded through government contracts, creating opportunities for companies across IT, professional services, engineering, staffing, and consulting.  Companies…
Stop Treating SLED Like “Federal-Lite”

Stop Treating SLED Like “Federal-Lite”

Stop Treating SLED Like “Federal-Lite” Introduction For years, many federal contractors have approached State, Local, and Education (SLED) contracting as a smaller, simpler extension of the federal market. The logic feels sound: Government is Government, Procurement is Procurement, and Experience should translate.   In practice, that assumption weakens performance.   SLED…
Things Contractors Should Notice Right Now

Things Contractors Should Notice Right Now

Things Contractors Should Notice Right Now If you’ve been in GovCon long enough, you know this truth: The rules don’t change overnight, but when they do, they change quietly. Right now, federal agencies aren’t announcing a significant shift with bold headlines. Instead, they’re signalling change through how they buy, who…
Alliant 3 Latest Update

Alliant 3 Latest Update

The Contracting Office just released Amendment #7 (January 23, 2025), addressing several important points. Here’s a quick rundown:   Update various sections of the RFP. Provide clarity on the definition of a Meaningful Relationship Commitment Letter project (for federal contracts only). Authorize the partial redaction of the attestation statement of…
Top Government Contracting News for January 2025

Top Government Contracting News for January 2025

Key takeaways for government contractors from January 2025 include evolving cybersecurity mandates, shifts in affirmative action, and potential procurement process changes. Read more about these updates below: Suspension and Debarment Procedures Harmonized: DoD, GSA, and NASA finalized a rule to improve consistency between procurement and non-procurement suspension and debarment procedures, effective…
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