If you are trying to advance your career, finance a major project, or grow your income, you may want to look into how to get a government contract. The government is a public entity that uses federal contracts to engage skilled professionals in the private…
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What Contractors Can Expect from the New Administration
Despite pandemic-induced setbacks that derailed many industries, last year’s Department of Defense contract spending was booming. A combination of already lofty planned expenditures–paired with emergency money dumps–drove DoD spending to record highs in 2020. The 45th President’s commitment to rebuilding our national defenses reached an…
What Is a Corrective Action Request (CAR)?
Are you trying to work out exactly what a Corrective Action Request is? This is a question that many suppliers to the Department of Defense have. If you want to keep your contract and continue getting more contracts, it’s vital that you get your head…
5 Business Development Tips from Experts in Defense Acquisition Industry
The global defense industry is on fire right now, with levels of spending nearing Cold War-era highs. Typically around 2% of global GDP, current defense spending is currently at 3.6% This spending binge is fueled by a new arms race between China and the United…
Everything You Need to Know About Defense Contracting
We receive a lot of questions from individuals just starting to enter into the world of Defense Contracting and this article is for them. At dasg, we are in the business of growing our portfolio to increase profitability, much like most of our readers. We also…
What to Do When You Just Can’t Win Your Government Contract
So, you’ve gone through the process of crafting a response to the proposal, submitting it, and checking off all of the boxes, and you find out that your bid has been turned down. We can empathize! Nothing feels worse than putting in all the legwork…
The Impact of COVID on Contracting
Nearly one-third of all businesses in the United States report that COVID-19 has dramatically impacted their business operations. 29% report that their sales have decreased, 25% report problems with supply chains, and 16% report staff shortages due to illness. The government contracting industry is no…
A Guide to OTA Proposals
We continue to receive an abundance of questions concerning OTAs. The unique nature of the OTA proposal certainly raises cause for confusion, and we are grateful to be your one-stop-shop for help throughout and beyond the proposal process. With that in mind, we’ve dedicated this…
The Potential that Self Quarantine Brings to the Business World
In the past weeks we have seen a tremendous amount of innovation within our industry. This innovation, brought on by necessity due to COVID-19 related constraints, showcases the very best things about our industry. We have seen Leonardo Helicopters in the UK adapt their masks…
The Response of the Government Contracting Industry During COVID-19
The Response of the Government Contracting Industry During COVID-19 With the Pentagon experiencing up to three-month delays in acquisitions while companies wade through the effects of the coronavirus, this can feel like a treacherous time to be employed in the government contracting industry. However, despite…
10 Most Common Mistakes Made in Failed Government Contracts
Government contracts are not a light undertaking. From obtaining DUNS numbers, to determining NAICS codes, to registering in the System for Award Management (SAM), the path to a government contract, although rewarding, can be an arduous journey. Although there is no surefire way to guarantee...
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