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Give us your top THREE tips for success in federal contracting.
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3. Teaming is critical for small businesses. Know what you’re good at and work with others that
are experts at what you’re not, or have something you don’t.
What do you wish you knew
when you entered federal
contracting that
would have saved you
time and money?
There is often a
lot of time between
“Award” and “NTP”
(Notice to Proceed).
We spent a lot of money on staffing in preparation for our first federal project awards. And then we waited and waited and waited for NTP. The risk is great if you’re not prepared, but there are things you can do to keep your overhead costs manageable.
1. Ask the Contracting Officer how long it normally takes with similar size and scope projects to
get to NTP
2.Have your submittals ready at the Preconstruction Meeting if possible
3. Hire individuals that can fulfill dual roles such as Project Manager/Estimator;
Superintendent/Quality Control Manager; Project Administrator/Proposal Coordinator
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Trish and Lynn accepting their
2013 WIPP Public Policy Award