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  Capture federal buyer attention with a capability statement. Stand out as a federal contractor in 2022 with a document that includes these essential marketing features: Concise core capabilities Dynamic differentiators Comprehensive company data Clear competitor analysis Promising past performance…

As a small business, you can take advantage of a range of resources to help you to land federal contracts and grow your business. Part of our mission here at Rafael Marrero & Company is to help you understand how…

A Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) allows government agencies to align their individual needs and purchase contracts for services and goods from small businesses. One agency may spearhead the acquisition contract to achieve better pricing. So, how can a GWAC benefit…

What does it take to connect U.S. skilled workers with businesses in need of reliable employees? A U.S. Chamber study in 2021 showed that less than half of small businesses were able to find enough workers to fill all available…

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses accounted for 99.0% of all businesses in the U.S. in 2019. To be considered a small business, companies must meet size standards and other qualifications set by the SBA. Who are Small Business…

Angel Diaz is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Allegient Defense, Inc., a defense and intelligence services firm, headquartered in Arlington, VA. He has positioned himself as a world leader in Science and Technology, and his company offers a…

Do business with the U.S. government through flexible contract opportunities to grow your firm. One avenue of selling to the government managed by the U.S. General Services Administration is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Approximately one-third of government…

Federal agencies don’t submit separate purchase orders for every recurring purchase. From ballpoint pens and office supplies to computers and database management software, government buyers can submit recurring orders from federal contractors using a blanket purchase agreement (BPA). Learn more…

Do you know where your clothing is made? While approximately 95% of apparel sold in the United States in the 1960s was made in America, today, U.S.-made apparel accounts for only 3% of production. Thankfully, there are U.S. small businesses…