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The Basic Guide to Government Contracting

Government Contracting, Corporate Procurement, and Supplier Access

The Basic Guide to Government Contracting

Gloria Larkin

The VMT Review — Small Business library

This is an accessible overview of the government-contracting process and useful for mentors unfamiliar with procurement language. As with all materials in this area, current official requirements must control.

What the reader will learn

Mentors and founders gain a working understanding of contracting vehicles, set-asides, certifications, subcontracting, proposals, compliance, and contract performance. The book helps founders treat government contracting as a long-term business-development discipline rather than easy government money.