Learn More About Government Contracts and Awards
One distinctive area of opportunity available to some small business owners in Georgia is the possibility of working on federal government contracts. To promote business ownership in the United States, many government agencies prefer to offer contracting opportunities to small business owners who meet certain qualifications. If you are interested in contracting with the federal government it is important to understand how the government contracting process works from beginning to end. Federal government contracting attorneys at the Whay Law Firm have been successfully helping clients navigate government contracts for more than two decades.
What Is Sealed Bidding?
According to Part 14 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, “sealed bidding is how the government contracts competitively when its requirements are clear, accurate and complete.”
Sealed bidding is a five step process:
Preparation of invitations for bids
Invitations must describe the requirements of the Government clearly, accurately, and completely. Unnecessarily restrictive specifications or requirements that might unduly limit the number of bidders are prohibited.
Publicizing the invitation for bids
Invitations must be publicized through distribution to prospective bidders, posting in public places, and such other means as may be appropriate. Publicizing must occur a sufficient time before public opening of bids to enable prospective bidders to prepare and submit bids.
Submission of bids
Bidders must submit sealed bids to be opened at the time and place stated in the solicitation for the public opening of bids.
Evaluation of bids
Bids shall be evaluated without discussions.
Contract award
After bids are publicly opened, an award will be made with reasonable promptness to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation.
Government Contracting Attorneys
If you’re granted the opportunity to contract with the government make sure your Georgia business is ready, capable, and willing to bid, negotiate, and possibly win a government contracting job. Hire a federal government contract attorney to help! A federal government attorney knows how to protect you, your rights and your business. Let the federal government contract attorney at the Whay Law firm answer all your questions and help you understand what you’re committing to. Don’t make a costly long-term commitment. Call to speak with our government contract attorneys today (202) 448-9677.
