Government contract negotiations

Government Contract Negotiations: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses is designed to guide small business owners who want to do business with the federal government through the complexities of the competitive negotiation process. Written in easy-to-understand layperson's language, this book takes you through the competitive negotiation process and the related paperwork in a logical, step-by-step format while providing plain English translations of government rules and procedures. In order to provide you with a competitive edge in your negotiations, the author, a former government contracting officer, provides a unique insider's look at the way government agencies handle the various negotiation procedures and what they look for in a prospective service contractor. He provides specific, practical advice on how to write effective technical proposals and how to arrive at a competitive price,including how to determine the amount to profit to include in your proposal. He suggests ways to ensure that your proposal is included in the competitive range and is considered for the award of the contract. Mr. Moore also outlines the government decision-making process and reveals how the government evaluates proposals.