By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet The 2024 GAUGE Report, a collaboration between Unanet and CohnReznick, is an essential resource for the government contracting community. We recently released the eighth annual edition, and it remains a valuable tool for government contractors looking to evaluate themselves against...
By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. federal government delivered a record $765 billion in contract awards. Almost all of these are competed over and require extensive investment to even be in consideration for the award. As a consequence, government contracting companies must not spread ...
By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet Government contractors are under more pressure than ever to make wise and strategic choices about which contracts to pursue, how to price their services effectively and how to better manage their indirect costs. They also need to be able to predict their best chances of winni...
By Kim Koster, VP of Industry Marketing at Unanet Maintaining healthy cash flow is a critical element for any business, but it’s particularly vital for government contractors due to the nature of our industry. Government contracts often involve lengthy payment cycles and stringent compliance requirements. That means your GovCon will want to ...
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By Kim Koster, VP of Industry Marketing at Unanet When federal spending increases, government contracting companies will naturally want to capitalize on it. But the main question you’ll need to ask yourself is this: How well positioned are we internally to identify and secure contract opportunities when they arise? Being able to answer t...
By Kim Koster, VP of Industry Marketing at Unanet Preparing for an incurred cost submission audit can seem like quite a major challenge for any government contractor. The Defense Contract Audit Agency conducts these audits and can make even the most seasoned contractors feel overwhelmed. However, this process can be streamlined with the right pre...
By Kim Koster, VP of Industry Marketing at Unanet In the complex and competitive sphere of government contracting, the process of securing and sustaining contracts with federal, state and local agencies is not just about bids and proposals. It’s about establishing a deep understanding of your market, conducting precise competitor analysis, c...
Entering the complex world of government contracting can be difficult for new providers. Small businesses face a unique set of challenges when competing against long established, multi-billion dollar enterprises, but the U.S. government has recognized the capabilities these companies have to offer, and agencies are ramping up their efforts to connec...
The Potomac Officers Club, the government contracting industry’s premier events and media organization, has packed March 2024 with a wide range of exciting events featuring subject matter experts on relevant GovCon topics. With two summits, a forum and a fireside chat, this month is full of opportunities for you to hear from influential figures i...
