Federal Contracting Made Easy, 3rd Edition

Learn how to break into and succeed in the federal government marketplace with this comprehensive guide outlining everything you need to know about federal contracting. Federal Contracting Made Easy, 3rd Edition, is an all-in-one source designed to give you a full understanding of how the federal government acquires supplies and services. This practical handbook provides references to contracting regulations, size standards, contracting activities, federal publications and forms, subcontracting opportunities, and much more!

This fully updated, step-by-step guide will help you:
-Understand how the government issues procurement opportunities
-Navigate the red tape to speed your way to a successful contract
-Decode confusing rules
-Get to know the key players
-Learn the various types of contracts
-Overcome contracting obstacles

Federal Contracting Made Easy, 3rd Edition, will guide you through the inevitable challenges of federal contracting. Use the most current resource available for your organization today!

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All Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

This is a super resource for one dealing with the Federal Gov't, 2008-12-22
As a contracting official with the feds, I have found that this is a super resource for someone who wants to or is already dealing with the Federal Gov't in the contracting arena. You can't go wrong with this book. Keep it handy, you will not regret having it on your desktop.


3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

The 1st book you should read about Contracting!!, 2007-11-04
Having had several months of government contracting experience prior to reading, I found that this book covers its bases very well, explains all necessary concepts clearly (elaborating where necessary and with precise examples), and solidifies the structural framework of how contracting works. I would definitely not group this book with the "--- for Dummies" books, which are often vague and leave you lingering with questions. Written from the ground up; great as a fundamentals book for the seasoned contractor or as a starting block for those considering/beginning in the field. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!


0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Great Book, 2007-05-13
This book has really terrific info on all the red tape you'll have to cut to make it as a government contractor!


9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

From the Horse's Mouth - Where's the Best Value, 2006-01-18
Currently a member of the Federal Acquisition workforce, I see this book covers the gamut, as we know it. Particularly impressive is its coverage of GSA. GSA is a prime Federal market research tool. This can give prospective contractors an idea of what government organizations regularly buy, and government contacts for soliciting business.

As an insider, there does still exist widespread indirect nepotism; cronyism; military who roll into contracts, and other versions of same (so much so that various government bodies such as Government Accounting Office handle contests of unfair play), so the better you know the rules of the game, the better your chances of getting in and getting your fair play of public funds. Government is pro small business; however, you have to slog thru bureaucracy, and that means having the information to even get started and what to do. The driving force is supposed to be acquiring the "best value" for public funds for a requirement. This book can be a map to help you on your journey to propose how you can get the job done. If you know where you want to go, pick up this map, and get the edge to get there.



3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Govt Contracting 123, 2005-08-15
Very informative and a useful tool for anyone interested in selling to the federal government.

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