Contracting Overview Get key information on procuring government contracts for your business. This page offers information on contract guides, FAQs, how the government buys, and preparation of bids and proposals. Plain English Guide To Government Contracting The Guide's explanations of government contracting. How The Government Buys Understand what an Invitation For Bid (IFB) is and how to get business with the government. Preparing Bids And Proposals Understand the difference between a bid and a proposal. Government Contracting FAQs Answers to common questions about government contracting. Small Business Contracting FAQs The SBA has answers on government contracting and purchasing of products or services of small businesses. Locating Sales Opportunities If you wish to conduct business with the government, get your name on the appropriate lists. Federal Business Opportunities The single government point-of-entry for federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government buyers publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to fedbizopps.gov. Through this one portal, commercial vendors seeking federal markets for their products and services can search, monitor, and retrieve opportunities solicited by the entire federal contracting community. SBA's Role In Government Contracting Learn how the SBA is setting aside contract dollars to help support small business growth. SUBNet SBA-created tool for small firms to search and find subcontracting opportunities from prime contractors. HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Basic information about HUBZone's Empowerment Contracting. Department of Labor Small Business Programs The Office of Small Business Programs ensures that small, disadvantaged, women-owned businesses and minority colleges and universities are fairly considered for procurement opportunities with the Department of Labor. Federal Register Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives, and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. Federal Government Contract Center News and insights on federal acquisition regulations, policies, and people. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Access to the current and previous versions of the FAR, as well as other resources. Procurement Forecast The Procurement Forecast includes contracting opportunities from the Department of Transportation's participating Operating Administrations. Transportation Acquisition Regulations A listing of hotlinks for each part of the Transportation Acquisition Regulation. Transportation Acquisition Manual A listing of hotlinks for each part of the Transportation Acquisition Manual. Wage Determinations OnLine Program Department of Labor wage rates and determinations. Section 508: Accessibility To People With Disabilities Section 508 requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. The Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA), in the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Governmentwide Policy, has been charged with the task of educating Federal employees and building the infrastructure necessary to support Section 508 implementation. Using this web site, Federal employees and the public can access resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of Section 508.	Home . Compliance Assistance . FirstGov Agency List SEARCH Find Forms Advanced Search Business Laws Employees Finances Government Contracting International Trade Other Entrepreneurial Communities Research And Resources Taxes Training Work Environments Need to replace seasonal help? Learn how to find and keep good employees. Hiring Procedures Managing Employees Employing Minors
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