As we all know, cybersecurity is changing daily. Therefore, when addressing cybersecurity, it is important to know the basics, keep good housekeeping, continuously improve, and prepare for the future. First, the basics of cybersecurity. What is cybersecurity? It is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Cyberattacks are usually […]
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July 2021: Getting Found: How contract officers may find businesses
Your registrations are completed and you are ready to contract. Now you wait for all the contracts to roll in – prime contractors and government agencies will find you, right? WRONG. However, there are many actions you can take to […]
June 2021: Skill Builders
Everyone wants to ‘land’ the big government contract. However, landing any contract takes time and skill. You and your company need the skills to submit, win, and manage a contract. To build your skills in the world of government contracts, […]
May 2021 BONUS: Podcast Worth Sharing
As a bonus blog post in May, we are sharing a recent podcast that featured Ms. Sherry Savage, Program Manager for the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Sherry talks about how PTAP is a […]
May 2021: Solicitation Basics
Reading through a federal solicitation, also known as an opportunity, can be overwhelming, challenging, time-consuming, and frustrating. By understanding a solicitation, you can reduce these feelings, assist with a go- or no-go decision to bid, and improve your bid proposal. Federal […]
April 2021: Tools of the Trade
The first day of April is celebrated as April Fool’s Day. The origins of this day are not known; it is speculated that it started when France moved from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, moving the start of […]
March 2021: Small AND Mighty
Come celebrate with us, it’s National Procurement Month! The North Dakota Procurement Technical Assistance Center (ND PTAC) wants to recognize all the North Dakota businesses that sell to schools, universities, cities, counties, states, and federal agencies! Moreover, we cannot forget to […]
February 2021: Bounty of North Dakota Opportunities
Are you looking for a new market sector to expand your business? Did you know each year there are thousands of opportunities listed through North Dakota’s State Procurement Bidding Opportunity website? These solicitations range from equipment to fuel to janitorial […]
January 2021: Start Your Year Right
January 1, 2021, issued in a new year. We look forward to new challenges, adventures, and….contracts. Are you ready for a new contract? Let us check… When was the last time you conducted an online search for your company, update […]
December 2020: Money Can Be Found
Subcontracting. Really… who wants to do that? Most want a government contractor. But it’s important to remember that a subcontract is still a perfectly viable contract and option for business owners. In fact, sometimes it’s the best option for small businesses. First, let’s […]