Contract Management
Once you've been awarded a government contract, performing well could lead to more contract opportunities in the future. Get the skills you need to manage government contracts like a pro.
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Selling to the government can be a tough venture if you don’t know how to approach government agencies and present your product. Before you think about contract management, prepare your company to sell to the government by checking off the following items:
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What combination of skills and competence is demanded of a contract manager? Simply looking at a resume of work experience will only take you so far.
A successful contract manager will develop contract management skills in more than one area, such as administration, contract law, accounting, management, and planning. Specifically, the skills in the following areas are most valuable: technical, conceptual and human relations.
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Knowing the laws surrounding government contracts is essential if you’re managing government contracts or working on government contracts. Before you make the wrong move, make sure you know all the key Acts that are involved with government contracting. Albo & Oblon, L.L.P. provides some helpful information on their website regarding government contract law, including the following summaries of major regulations that any government contractor or contract manager should know:
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A client recently wrote in, asking to clarify what a blanket purchase agreement is, and how to prepare a blanket purchase order. I’ll backtrack a bit by going over what a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) is, how it differs from other agreements and how to be considered for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) program. I’ll wrap things up by addressing blanket purchase orders.
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One thing to keep in mind if you’re thinking about working with the government or you have a contract already is that the government has the power since it’s a sovereign entity. That means that the government can decide to change how many items are shipped or how they are packed – your contract can even be terminated. If you are facing a contract termination, here are a few things you should know:
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