Did you know there are at least 16 different variations of government contracts available? Before you can begin to solicit contracts from the government, you need to know which type of contract would be the most beneficial for your business. Here’s a list of the different...
Are you beginning to build a business and career around government acquisitions? As I’m sure you’ve noticed, there’s a great deal of information you’ll need to master to successfully bid--and win--government contracts. To help you steer through the obstacles that you’ll encounter as you progress to...
In recent years, government contracting has come to rely increasingly on Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). Whether hiring new names in the industry or adept veterans, OTAs are the method of choice for many large government agencies. According to federal law, agencies can use OTAs for "basic,...
The path to winning government contracts can seem convoluted--especially when you’re first starting out. It can often feel daunting to navigate the different requirements from finding your DUNS number and your NAICS classifications, getting your security clearances--all before you can begin soliciting proposals. There’s a lot...
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 unrivaled...
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 States...
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...
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...
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...
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