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National Guard Bureau 2014 Posture Statement 

2/28/2014

 
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If you pursue opportunities with NGB, this 38-page statement is MUST READ. Have you ever heard the phrase "use the customer's language" when writing a proposal? This document will help you understand the NBG's current language.

This 38-page document communicates NGB's four key priorities:
  • Provide trained and ready operational forces;
  • Care for Guardsmen and Families: Enhancing accountability and become a fully effective steward of resources;
  • Support and sustain the National Guard community, its members, their families and their employers; and
  • Constantly analyze future threats and opportunities.

Download a PDF version here: http://www.nationalguard.mil/Features/PostureStatement.aspx

Congratulations to all GSA OASIS Small Business winners!

2/25/2014

 
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GSA announced that 123 small businesses have won the right to compete on its 10-year, $60 billion professional services contract, known as OASIS. The small business awards include 220 slots across six pools with some companies winning multiple pools.

GSA has not announced the awards for the large business portion of the OASIS program.

FBO Award Notice - February 24, 2014

My Thoughts on Bitcoin...

2/22/2014

 
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Capability Statements

2/6/2014

 
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As a small business, you may have been coached to prepare a one- or two-page capability statement for your company. Your company representative presents this document to government acquisition personnel in an effort to raise awareness about your company's business data, core capabilities, and past performance. At a minimum, it typically includes:
  • Location: geographical locations where your company operates including point-of-contact, physical address, telephone, office fax, and email address
  • Relevant codes: DUNS, CAGE, NAICS, NIGP, etc.
  • Web address for easy access to additional information
  • Facilities, tools, or technologies: include your partners, enterprise architecture, computers, or any other technology that can be leveraged to support your customer
  • Financial data and firm size including:
    Revenue over last three years
    Number of employees over three years
Following are some examples of a standard 2-page capability statement:
  • VISTA Technology Services, Inc.
  • Ford Management Services
  • SWP Systems

If you don't have a capabilities statement or need to refresh your own, I highly recommend reviewing Gloria Larkin's Refreshing Your Capability Statement. 

I can help you create a capabilities statement. Feel free to give me a call at 281.865.8648.

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