Category Archives: Contract Management

All About the Defense Contract Management Agency

Posted by Administrator on December 14th, 2007

If you’re pursuing government contracts at the federal level, you’ve most likely come across a Department of Defense (DoD) contract or two. Defense contracts count for billions of dollars of contractor revenue each year, so they are definitely worth pursuing. Working with the Department of Defense will usually involve dealing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Read more…

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Government Contracting Personnel

Posted by Administrator on October 31st, 2007

When managing a government contract, the personnel you’ll be dealing with are much more closely regulated than they are in the private sector. The Federal Acquisition Regulation is fairly strict on which contracting officials have what authority. Here’s a quick run-down of the different agency personnel commonly associated with a government contract. Read more…

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The 2007 Government Contract Management Conference

Posted by Administrator on September 21st, 2007

I’ve written before about procurement conferences and the benefits of attending them. Not only do conferences offer an opportunity to hear leading government contractors and contracting authorities give their expert advice, they are also a great way to network with other government contractors. Read more…

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Getting a Government Contract Renewal

Posted by Administrator on August 24th, 2007

If you’ve been awarded a long-term contract, chances are that sooner or later the contract term will expire and the contract will be up for renewal. While government agencies do tend to stick with an incumbent contractor if no serious problems have come up, having a contract come up for re-bid is no time to get complacent. Managing a government contract well from the very beginning is the best way to make sure it doesn’t go to a competitor the next time around. Here are some tips for managing government contracts to make your company a renewal-worthy candidate: Read more…

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Government Contract Termination for Convenience: What to Expect

Posted by Administrator on July 27th, 2007

One thing to keep in mind if you’re thinking about working with the government or you have a contract already is that the government has the power since it’s a sovereign entity. That means that the government can decide to change how many items are shipped or how they are packed – your contract can even be terminated. If you are facing a contract termination, here are a few things you should know: Read more…

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