Positioning – The importance of positioning your organization correctly to be considered for government contracts cannot be over-emphasized. Knowing and understanding federal government customer needs is your key to winning government contracts. In fact, the more you know about existing and potential government customers, the more likely you are to be successful.
Positioning also includes partnering consideration. English Solutions utilizes its vast resources to explore 8(a) matching opportunities with established certified small business companies to obtain sole source contracts. Another viable option that English Solutions assesses is client eligibility to participate in the SBA 8(a) Mentor-Protégé program. This is an opportunity for a large businesses and 8(a) companies to team together to win sizeable large contracts on a sole source basis.
Just know there is a whole host of ways to win government contracts and get ahead of your competition. On more than one occasion English Solutions provided a client with more than they expected by listening, gathering information, and uncovering unexpected nuggets of information that improved their positioning for contract awards.
Market Research – English Solutions has mastered the process of doing market research, analysis and creating a marketing report for your company to determine the specific federal agencies clients should market to. This includes a detailed research on what the federal government has bought in your company’s line of business for the last three years and based on the research determine which agencies should be targeted and how to approach them. Our Market Research Report will give you the top five agencies you should market. English Solutions will also explore various set-aside programs and possible sub-contracting opportunities for which your company is eligible.
8(a) Certification Application Preparation – Named for Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, this program was created to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. It also helps these companies gain access to federal and private procurement markets. The English Solutions staff are trained and experienced in all phases of the 8(a) application process. We will evaluate all phases of the online application to ensure compliance with the SBA requirements and oversee the procedure until the final certification is approved.
HUBZone Certification Application – The Historically Underutilized Business Zone program was created to help small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. English Solutions provides expertise and guidance to assess your company’s eligibility to apply for this certification. Once eligibility has been established and certification has been received English Solutions will periodically monitor the program to ensure your company stays abreast of any updates that could impact or influence your company’s standing.
GSA Scheduling Preparation – The GSA Schedule Program was established to permit customers to acquire a vast array of supplies (products) and services directly from commercial suppliers. English Solutions offers a comprehensive range of government contract acquisition and management services. We relieve you of the administrative burden needed to acquire and maintain these rather complex contracts.
Business Plan Development Services – Effectively executing the marketing plan that has been developed is where the rubber meets the road and English Solutions is with you all the way. This Business Plan includes opening doors that have been inaccessible to your company in the past. Accessing government contract decision makers is a formidable task and English Solutions has the savvy and networking prowess to create these opportunities for our clients.
Preparing Bids and Proposals – English Solutions will assist with preparing your bid and proposals as part of the overall corporate support to our clients in helping them grow their company revenues. Our services include proposal development and assisting in preparing for best and final proposals.