Federal contracting resource library
Plain-English guides on pricing, compliance, and proposal mechanics for small federal contractors. Built by people who've written and lost the contracts you're trying to win.
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How to Price a Government Contract Bid
Step-by-step pricing framework for federal contracts: loaded labor, overhead, margin, and the three tests every bid must pass before you submit.
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Markup vs Margin
A 25% markup is not the same as a 25% margin. Learn the conversion formula and see exactly how much money the confusion costs over a 5-year contract.
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Understanding SCA Wage Determinations
How to find, read, and comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations, including the conformance process when your classification isn't listed.
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Calculating Your Fully-Loaded Labor Rate
The seven components of a fully-loaded labor rate, where to find each input, and why memorized multipliers cost contractors money on every billable hour.
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