Book description
Federal contracting . . . easy? With the fourth edition of Federal Contracting Made Easy, it is!Whether or not you consider federal contracting easy, it is certainly easier with this guide. Used successfully by thousands of contractors and feds, this book offers practical, hands-on, no-nonsense advice.
Now in its fourth edition, Federal Contracting Made Easy lays out the entire federal contracting process in a readable and easy-to-understand style. This book covers how government procurement works, what you can do to cut though the red tape to speed your way to winning a contract, who the key players are, and tips for overcoming obstacles.
New in this edition:
• Discussion of government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs)
• Updates on women-owned small business
• New status of service-disabled veteran-owned small business
• Expanded list of relevant websites and resources
• Introduction to the new System for Award Management (SAM)
Whether you are about to enter the competitive world of federal contracting or have been bidding for contracts for years and are now looking for updated information and ideas, this is the book you need.
The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts for goods and services every year. This book will help you win a piece of that business.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Author’s Note
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Preface
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PART I: WHAT IS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING?
- Chapter 1: How Does Federal Government Contracting Work?
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Chapter 2: The Rules of the Game
- Constitutional Authority
- Congressional Responsibilities
- Contractor Registration
- Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Government Accountability Office
- Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1996
- Competition in Contracting Act of 1984
- Buy American Act
- Truth in Negotiations Act
- Service Contract Act of 1965
- Freedom of Information Act
- Chapter 3: The Key Players
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PART II: HOW YOUR BUSINESS SIZE OFFERS OPPORTUNITY
- Chapter 4: Opportunities for Small Businesses/Independent Contractors
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Chapter 5: Small Business Preference Programs
- Definition of Small Disadvantaged Businesses
- Evaluation Preference for SDBs
- 8(a) Business Development Program
- Status of Preference Programs
- Women-Owned Small Businesses
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
- Labor Surplus Area Set-Asides
- SBA HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program
- Small Business Innovation Research Program
- Chapter 6: Subcontracting Opportunities
- Chapter 7: Federal Supply Schedules and GSA Schedules
- PART III: HOW TO FIND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
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PART IV: HOW THE GOVERNMENT ISSUES PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Chapter 10: Simplified Acquisition or Small Purchase Procedures
- Chapter 11: Sealed Bidding
- Chapter 12: Negotiated Procurements
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Chapter 13: The Uniform Contract Format
- Part I: The Schedule
- Part II: Contract Clauses
- Part III: List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments
- Part IV: Representations and Instructions
- Amendments to the Solicitation
- Typical Proposal Weaknesses and Deficiencies
- Procurement Instrument Identification Numbers
- Unsolicited Proposals
- Contingent Fees
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PART V: CONTRACT TYPES AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 14: Fixed-Price Contracts
- Chapter 15: Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
- Chapter 16: Other Contract Types
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Chapter 17: Contract Administration
- Contract Administration Office
- Contract Financing
- Getting Paid
- Changes Clause
- Contract Modifications
- Constructive Changes
- Government-Furnished Property
- Inspection and Acceptance
- Contractor Data Rights
- Record Retention
- Audits/Examination of Records
- Contract Disputes Act of 1978
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Termination for Convenience
- Termination for Default
- Contract Closeout
- Appendix A: Acronyms
- Appendix B: Federal Agencies and Departments
- Appendix C: Glossary
- Index
Product information
- Title: Federal Contracting Made Easy, 4th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2012
- Publisher(s): Berrett-Koehler Publishers
- ISBN: 9781567263893
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