You Just Won Your IDIQ Award — What Now?

Here’s a list of things to consider right after you’ve won an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) award. # 1 — Lead Generation Tools DO: Engage with reputable companies that help with IDIQ monetization strategy We bring a human element to your data and extend your in-house capacity to build a curated pipeline, collect intelligence, and help you make industry and government connections. […]

3 Common Reasons for Losing a Bid

In the lucrative world of government contracting, you may find yourself losing a bid with no certainty of why it happened. While there may be several reasons for a bid loss, it’s important to understand what went wrong in the past so that you can prepare yourself for the future. After all, mistakes are the secret to success. In this […]

5 Things That Spook Government Contractors 

One of the biggest fears is the fear of the unknown! In the dynamically shifting world of government contracting, this fear can get amplified. Several bottlenecks and inherent risks can throw you off the trail while you try to bag contracts successfully. Let’s look at five common fears that plague government contractors: 1  Ghost Pipelines: There are opportunities that companies have […]

3 Steps to Prepare for GSA Polaris IDIQ 

First things first: what is GSA Polaris? GSA Polaris Government wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is a Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $XXX billion contract ceiling. Through GSA Polaris, agencies across the government will be able to procure innovative and emerging information technology (IT) solutions and services from a range of companies, including Women-Owned and HUBZone Small Businesses. […]

The Art of Maintaining Lasting Business Relationships

There’s an ancient adage that says, ‘All good things take time. While this is true for most relationships, it is even more so for business relationships. It takes years of experiential learning to understand that relationships often require attention, care, and a great deal of practice. In fact, a study by Forbes revealed that 84% of companies that work to improve […]