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Conquering the GovCon Frontier: Trailblazing a Journey to Competitive Advantage

Posted by on October 18, 2023 7:38 am
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Treading Unseen Pathways: Navigating the Intricacies of GovCon Manufacturers, system integrators, and service providers venturing into business with the federal government traverse a landscape brimming with unique challenges unseen in the commercial sector. Subject to specialized rules, provisions, stringent reporting requirements, and meticulous documentation, these entities must remain steadfastly compliant to uphold their standing with […]

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Categories:  Contract Lifecycle Management
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Ditching the Jack-of-All-Trades Software in Federal Budgeting

Posted by on September 26, 2023 7:00 am
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It’s no secret that federal budgeting often feels like you’re trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. The unpredictability, the diverse workforce, and the nonspecialized systems make it an Everest of a task. But what if the uphill climb could be transformed with the right equipment, fine-tuned to the distinct challenges federal budgeteers face? Let’s […]

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Categories:  Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
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Data as Doctrine: A Cost Engineer’s Creed

Posted by on September 14, 2023 7:00 am
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The Golden Rule: Bring the Data W.E. Deming’s famous words, “In God we trust. All others must bring data,” isn’t just a witty joke—it’s the bedrock of any disciplined approach to problem-solving. Deming’s point illuminates the indispensable role of data, measurement, and analysis in evaluating current performance against pre-established standards. In essence, it’s the cornerstone […]

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Categories:  Cost Engineering
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When Fires Are Your Day Job: Reclaiming Control in GovCon Contract Management

Posted by on September 12, 2023 9:37 am
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When you signed up to be a government contract management professional, you probably didn’t think ‘professional firefighter’ would be in the job description. And what about those data calls? As you quickly learned, they’re merely the visible tip of a melting iceberg. Below the murky waterline, an array of hidden struggles shapes the landscape of […]

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Categories:  Contract Lifecycle Management

Unison Marketplace Extended Hours Begins Sept. 5th to Meet Market Demand

Posted by on September 5, 2023 9:18 am
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The tempo is picking up in the federal procurement world. With less than one month left in the federal fiscal year, buy activity is at its highest. To help you finish strong, Unison Marketplace will be extending hours through the end of the Fiscal Year. Our U.S.-based Marketplace Support and Buyer Support teams are just a phone […]

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Categories:  Marketplace