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Math mistakes are some of the most common with proposal submissions.

Do not complicate the situation. Read and re-read the instructions so that you can give the government exactly what is asked for, keep it simple. No one reviewing your proposal is looking for fluff, so please do not include things that do not add value. #govcon #smallbiz #summer #rfp #govcontracts

If you respond to an RFP for services you may receive a pricing template with hours that have already been populated by the government, or you may have the opportunity to propose labor categories and the hours.

An individual or organization that sells products or services to the government is known as a government contractor. #smallbusiness #govcon #smallbiz #governmentcontracting #govcontracts #smallbiztips #smallbusinessowner

The government does not prefer a business entity. How you decide to structure your business (Limited Liability Corporation, Corporation, Sole Proprietorship etc.) is not a factor for award of a government contract. #govcon #smallbiz #govcontracts #smallbusiness #govcontracting #smallbiztips

Before you pay someone to help you get a Small Biz Cert (HubZone, 8a, Woman/Veteran/Alaskan Native owned) or on a GSA schedule, ask for references for not only how well they assisted businesses gain the certs, but also how the businesses won contracts after obtaining the certs. #govcon #smallbiz

All documents and contracts go through several drafts before reaching their final form. Redlining is the process of tracking changes between document drafts. The name derives from those familiar red lines word processing programs add under text when they track changes.

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You must have some understanding of FAR provisions and clauses and how they impact you during proposal submission and contract award if you want to be a successful government contractor. #govcon #govcontracts #smallbiz #smallbusiness #governmentcontracting #smallbusinesses

Building relationships and making your presence known to gov agencies and prime contractors small biz offices is a great way to get started.

Be prepared to discuss how your product or service can solve a problem. People do business with those that can show they are experts and can deliver.

Your business does not need a small business certification to win a government contract. They can be helpful, but they do not guarantee that you will win a contract. #govcon #govcontracts #smallbiz #smallbiztips #sunset #smallbusiness #governmentcontracts

There is no penalty for reaching out to Contracting Officers or Contract Specialists with questions. Your proposal review will not be impacted because you ask questions. #govcon #govcontracts #smallbusiness #smallbiztips