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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Challenges in DoD Proposals The current state of affairs in government contract proposals is ripe for technological advancement. Both government agencies and industry stakeholders are in agreement about the formidable task it has become to produce and evaluate cost proposals for new development contracts. Each large Department of Defense (DoD) competitive proposal mandates a […]