The book is a desktop reference designed to assist those who are new to the federal contracting industry and practitioners desiring to jump-start their research. The lexicon of terms frequently encountered by those doing business with the United States . Entries provide:
a brief sketch of the meaning of common statutes, legal doctrines and principles; contract varieties (with citations to relevant case law, regulations and treatise); federal contracting programs (with citations to relevant case law, regulations and treatise); and articles offering additional information

As the world's single largest buyer of goods and services, the federal government has many ways to structure its procurements. Different situations and conditions often determine the best vehicle for a particular purchase. Contracting officers must assess a wide range of factors to determine which contract type will provide the government the best value and the least risk. The Complete Guide to Government Contract Types provides a comprehensive overview of the key government contract vehicles and types- fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, incentive, and other (which includes letter, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, and time-and-material contracts).

This guide refreshes the procurement specialist as well as the experienced contractor, and prepares the beginner. The text serves as an excellent primer for qualified companies both inside and outside the U.S. that may bid on U.S. funded work. It gives a readable account of the U.S. Procurement system and allows one to easily understand what is expected when dealing with the U.S. government. The text is intended to remove the complexity and mystery from Federal contracting, both source selection and contract administration once the contract is awarded. The Book covers the "acquisition basics" from both the perspective of Buyers and Vendors.The book is not a dry repeat of federal regulations and statutes; nor is it a step-by-step marketing text. It can serve the buyer, engineer, business developer, logistics planner, entrepreneur, disadvantaged business, disabled veteran, the sole proprietor, or small business, profit or non-profit, as presented through the experiences of a lawyer-engineer practitioner. Detail Resource Notes for each chapter are included at the end of the book along with a Topic Index for expanded quick reference.

The U.S. government is the biggest customer in the world! How can your small business get a piece of the pie? The Definitive Guide to Government Contracts begins at the beginning, and assumes no prior knowledge of the government marketplace. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand language by experienced sales and marketing professionals, it takes you through every step of the process--finding the opportunities; understanding the requirements; registering your company and submitting your bid; shipping, packaging, and invoicing requirements. The same step-by-step approach is used to explain the increasingly popular GSA contract, from researching the schedules, preparing the paperwork, and submitting your proposal, to the all-important marketing that is required once the contract has been awarded. Thinking about selling to the federal government but don't know where to begin? The Definitive Guide to Government Contracts is all the help you need.

Learn to negotiate by applying business-savvy negotiation strategies and tactics, anticipating and countering the other side's strategies and tactics, and concluding and documenting the negotiation successfully. Essentials for Government Contract Negotiators focuses on the distinctive aspects of government negotiations, helping you hold your own in an actual, sit-down negotiation session with a skilled counterpart.

Thousands of contracting professionals have relied on the Federal Contracting Answer Book as their trusted guide to the highly regulated world of government procurement. In each edition the book has offered timely and accurate answers to the questions that arise daily in this complex field. Now in its third edition, this answer book is even more comprehensive. Written by experts who have extensive experience working in and teaching government contracting, the book includes all the latest changes and requirements. The question-and-answer format enables quick look-up and a concise presentation of the information. In this edition, new questions and answers have been added on avoiding proposal errors, debriefings, procurement vocabulary, regulatory changes, and best practices. In addition to these updates and revisions, the third edition includes new chapters on earned value management, GSA schedules, and contractor qualifications.

Provides information on: government terms, agencies, acronyms; certifications; gGovernment terms, agencies, acronyms; certifications; events to attend; web sites to visit; contact listings of OSDBUs; navigating GSA/procurement vehicles; target markets and building relationships; teaming/subcontracting. The second edition was published as an e-book in 2010.

Strategies for Winning Contracts describes how to plan for and prepare strong proposals for government contracts. The author provides over 180 strategies for proposal planning and preparation including a highly detailed sample proposal. The book's seven chapters contain dozens of tables, charts and graphics that illustrate the processes involved. A glossary and appendix are included as well. Based on the author's extensive experience and high-win ratio, this practical title is an ideal reference for anyone who does business on the federal, state and local levels.