The Federal Procurement Data System is the master repository of federal contract activity and contains millions of contract actions that NEVER hit SAM.gov. Through the FPDS, you can gain up-to-date contract activity in your market so that you mine FPDS.gov to: - Identify hidden agency contract activity - Research competitors - Find buyers in your space - Track contract spending - Position your company for future hidden contracts

The federal government regularly utilizes a process known as "sources sought" to gather information from potential suppliers before formally soliciting bids or proposals for a contract. This preliminary step allows agencies to identify businesses capable of fulfilling their requirements and determine the availability of small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and HUBZone businesses.

This 90-minute briefing will address how agencies use P-Cards, how you can find P-Card holders, and the best way to leverage P-Card transactions to gain traction in the Federal Marketplace. Before you accept a micro-purchase, it is important to understand that the government has certain limitations when it comes to P-cards, and what situations make micro-purchases more likely.

SAM.gov - or the System for Award Management (SAM) - is the official website by the US government designed to play part in the following vendor processes: - Registration - Qualification - Verification - Awards - Government systems.

Federal agencies are required to award government contracts in accordance with numerous acquisition laws and regulations and this briefing will explain the basics of a bid protest: who can file, when to file, and where to file; the pros/cons of each forum (agency, with the GAO, or in court); and will cover considerations that should be made prior to filing.

GSA requires $25,000 in minimum sales within the first 24 months and $25,000 in sales in each 12-month period thereafter. In the case that these requirements are not met, GSA will send under-performing schedule holders cancellation letters informing you that your GSA contract is subject to cancellation.

This EPA briefing is scheduled for 45-minutes maximum and will include a product overview of the iAdvantage eStudy platform. eStudy is in use by organizations reporting data to EPA and its use assists scientists, program management, and leadership with clean data collection.

Pursuant to multiple Presidential actions and agency DEIA initiatives, this briefing will address requirements for proper inclusive clothing in specifications for tactical protective products and uniforms containing federal agency logos. Using best practices and federal guidance in support of employee inclusion, morale, and overall satisfaction is critical to individuals feeling valued as a member of the agency workforce. In turn, engaged employees are motivated and effective in helping agencies meet their mission.

SAM.gov - or the System for Award Management (SAM) - is the official website by the US government designed to play part in the following vendor processes: - Registration - Qualification - Verification - Awards - Government systems.