Comments on: How Architects can Land a Government Contract http://gov.onvia.com/how-architects-can-land-a-government-contract/ Articles and tips on how your business can win more government contracts. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:28:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: editor http://gov.onvia.com/how-architects-can-land-a-government-contract/#comment-32278 editor Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:39:25 +0000 http://gov.onvia.com/?p=274#comment-32278 Hi Robin, an Onvia Contracting Expert will be in touch with you. Hi Robin, an Onvia Contracting Expert will be in touch with you.

]]> By: Robin Mattson http://gov.onvia.com/how-architects-can-land-a-government-contract/#comment-31395 Robin Mattson Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:16:16 +0000 http://gov.onvia.com/?p=274#comment-31395 Hello, We are a small custom fabrication business in Tampa, Fl. We would like to know how we can get our name in the hat for small custom projects in aluminum or stainless steel. We would like to work within the state of Florida and in particular, surrounding counties of the Tampa Bay area. Any insight you could provide would be helpful. Thanks Hello,
We are a small custom fabrication business in Tampa, Fl. We would like to know how we can get our name in the hat for small custom projects in aluminum or stainless steel.
We would like to work within the state of Florida and in particular, surrounding counties of the Tampa Bay area.
Any insight you could provide would be helpful.
Thanks

]]> By: editor http://gov.onvia.com/how-architects-can-land-a-government-contract/#comment-9752 editor Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:35:00 +0000 http://gov.onvia.com/?p=274#comment-9752 Great question, Russ. There are several best practices around finding prime contractors for government contracts. One of the best ways to find prime contractors is to research government award data to find which contractors have won similar contracts in the past. For more on this topic, read <a href="http://gov.onvia.com/resources-to-help-you-identify-government-project-primes/" rel="nofollow">Resources to Help You Identify Government Project Primes</a> and U<a href="http://gov.onvia.com/using-award-data-bidders-lists-and-planholders-lists-to-a-subcontractor%e2%80%99s-advantage/" rel="nofollow">sing Award Data, Bidders Lists and Planholders Lists: Tips for Subcontractors</a>. Another way to get specified on projects is to go directly to the government agency - convince the people writing the RFP of the value of your product and you can be specified in the RFP. Read <a href="http://gov.onvia.com/building-government-contacts-how-to-find-the-right-people-to-talk-to-regarding-your-services/" rel="nofollow">Building Government Contacts and Bidding on Government Contracts</a> for more on finding the right people to talk to. I’ll let one of our Contracting Experts know to email you to discuss in greater detail how you can use government research to win more business. Great question, Russ. There are several best practices around finding prime contractors for government contracts. One of the best ways to find prime contractors is to research government award data to find which contractors have won similar contracts in the past. For more on this topic, read Resources to Help You Identify Government Project Primes and Using Award Data, Bidders Lists and Planholders Lists: Tips for Subcontractors. Another way to get specified on projects is to go directly to the government agency - convince the people writing the RFP of the value of your product and you can be specified in the RFP. Read Building Government Contacts and Bidding on Government Contracts for more on finding the right people to talk to. I’ll let one of our Contracting Experts know to email you to discuss in greater detail how you can use government research to win more business.

]]> By: Russ Lowery http://gov.onvia.com/how-architects-can-land-a-government-contract/#comment-9677 Russ Lowery Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:52:15 +0000 http://gov.onvia.com/?p=274#comment-9677 Hello, I work for a company called Quality Systems, Inc. We manufacture a product called PermaCrete which is an architectural and Structural concrete finish system. My position is Architectural Liaison and my primary job function is to contact Architects, tell them about our product and have them specify it on their projects. I am aware that there will be a lot of stimulus money available to the government agencies so my question is: What is a good resource to find Architects that are seeking these government projects? Our market areas are highways, bridges, pedestrian walkways, airports, etc.. Thanks Hello,
I work for a company called Quality Systems, Inc. We manufacture a product called PermaCrete which is an architectural and Structural concrete finish system. My position is Architectural Liaison and my primary job function is to contact Architects, tell them about our product and have them specify it on their projects. I am aware that there will be a lot of stimulus money available to the government agencies so my question is: What is a good resource to find Architects that are seeking these government projects? Our market areas are highways, bridges, pedestrian walkways, airports, etc..
Thanks

]]> By: editor http://gov.onvia.com/how-architects-can-land-a-government-contract/#comment-7385 editor Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:12:04 +0000 http://gov.onvia.com/?p=274#comment-7385 Hi Jovita, There are dozens of articles in our RFP and Proposal Writing section, at http://gov.onvia.com/category/rfp-and-proposal-writing/, that should help you hone your proposal writing skills. You should also check out our "Write a Winning Government Proposal" whitepaper at http://gw.vtrenz.net/?IHRKAX55BM. Once you've sharpened your skills, look in your local newspaper and on sites such as http://www.craigslist.org to find job openings for proposal writing in your area. You might also try contacting government buyers or vendors that you encountered during your time as a corrections officer - networking is a great way to hear about job opportunities. Best of luck! Hi Jovita,

There are dozens of articles in our RFP and Proposal Writing section, at http://gov.onvia.com/category/rfp-and-proposal-writing/, that should help you hone your proposal writing skills. You should also check out our “Write a Winning Government Proposal” whitepaper at http://gw.vtrenz.net/?IHRKAX55BM. Once you’ve sharpened your skills, look in your local newspaper and on sites such as http://www.craigslist.org to find job openings for proposal writing in your area. You might also try contacting government buyers or vendors that you encountered during your time as a corrections officer - networking is a great way to hear about job opportunities. Best of luck!

]]> By: Jovita Lucas http://gov.onvia.com/how-architects-can-land-a-government-contract/#comment-7218 Jovita Lucas Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:25:37 +0000 http://gov.onvia.com/?p=274#comment-7218 Hi I'm just a mom who wants to learn how to write goverment contracts, for a second job. I just want to know is there a team here that can guide me to be the best that I can be. My former occupation is a correction officer, my goal is to write contracts and retire happy. Please point me in the right direction. Thank You Hi
I’m just a mom who wants to learn how to write goverment contracts, for a second job. I just want to know is there a team here that can guide me to be the best that I can be.
My former occupation is a correction officer, my goal is to write contracts and retire happy.
Please point me in the right direction.
Thank You

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