Federal Contracting Made Easy (Federal Contracting Made Easy, Fifth Edition)

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Where are YOU Going? Or, in my case, where you been??!! Well, if my book covers over the years could talk…Let’s just say, like in federal contracting, there’s a lot of politics in the publishing biz! But it’s great to be back and as you’ll see with this fifth edition of my book (5th Edition, I still can’t believe it!), I finally got to do it my way! Meaning more humor and fun, great new quotes, and finally, the book cover I’ve always wanted. Anyway, getting back to the introduction, where are YOU planning to go in federal contracting? I’m reminded of the story about the brilliant but absent-minded scientist, Dr. Albert Einstein. He was usually in such deep thought that he frequently ignored common daily activities. Once, while on a train, Einstein told a young conductor that he could not find his ticket. The conductor said, “That’s okay, Dr. Einstein. Everyone knows who you are, and I will take your word that you have a ticket.” When the conductor returned a few minutes later, Einstein had papers spread all over his seat, and he was feverously looking for his train ticket. The conductor said, “Dr. Einstein, I do not need to see your ticket because I know who you are.” Einstein replied, “Young man, I also know who I am – I need the ticket to know where I am going.” Hopefully this 5th edition will be that “valuable ticket” and help the reader to decide where he or she really wants to go as a federal government contractor. Best wishes and happy contracting! Scott Stanberry Contents: How Does Federal Government Contracting Work? - The Rules of the Game - The Key Players - Opportunities for Small Businesses/Independent Contractors - Small Business Preference Programs - Subcontracting Opportunities - Federal Supply Schedules - How to Market to the Federal Government - Support Programs and Services for Contractors - Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Sealed Bidding - Negotiated Procurements - The Uniform Contract Format - Fixed-Price Contracts - Cost-Reimbursement Contracts - Other Contract Types - Contract Administration - Acronyms Scott A. Stanberry has been working with government contractors for more than 25 years. He specializes in providing auditing and accounting services for commercial clients with federal government contracts and in assisting government agencies in the administration of federal contracts. Scott is a certified public accountant.

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