Strategies for Winning Contracts
Strategies for Winning Contracts
Overview
Strategies for Winning Contracts describes how to plan for and prepare strong proposals for government contracts. The author provides over 180 strategies for proposal planning and preparation including a highly detailed sample proposal.
Features
The book's seven chapters contain dozens of tables, charts and graphics that illustrate the processes involved. A glossary and appendix are included as well. Based on the author's extensive experience and high-win ratio, this practical title is an ideal reference for anyone who does business on the federal, state and local levels.
Strategies for Winning Contracts addresses service, hardware, software, and construction types of contracts. It provides a general understanding of procurement procedures for federal, state and local contracting agencies as well as proposal preparation for subcontractors.
Author
Philip Atkinson
Philip Atkinson spent his early career years as an aeronautical engineer at the McDonnell Douglas Corporation where he performed analysis, design, installation, checkout, servicing and launch of missiles, space vehicles, and ground systems/facilities. Strategies, procedures and techniques outlined in this book are based on proposal manager experience in winning service and hardware contracts valued from $50,000-$2 billion including a maintenance contract with the NASA Kennedy Space Center. He also formed a firm which provided successful consulting services to companies bidding on government services and contracts.
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Philip Atkinson
Philip Atkinson
Philip Atkinson spent his early career years as an aeronautical engineer at the McDonnell Douglas Corporation where he performed analysis, design, installation, checkout, servicing and launch of missiles, space vehicles, and ground systems/facilities. Strategies, procedures and techniques outlined in this book are based on proposal manager experience in winning service and hardware contracts valued from $50,000-$2 billion including a maintenance contract with the NASA Kennedy Space Center. He also formed a firm which provided successful consulting services to companies bidding on government services and contracts.
Solicitations, Bids, Proposals and Source Selection: Building a Winning Contract
Solicitations, Bids, Proposals and Source Selection: Building a Winning Contract
Overview
This one-of-a-kind book provides both breadth and depth of practical guidance, which few books have ever delivered. Plus, the authors have included numerous excellent interviews of buying and selling business professionals, from both the U.S. Government and industry. If you are a business professional involved in any aspect of buying or selling products, services, and/or solutions, then this book is a must buy, read, and do!
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ACCLAIMS FOR: Solicitations, Bids/Proposals, & Source Selection: Building a Winning Contract
"I've been waiting for the day when best-selling author Gregory A. Garrett would write a book on what it takes to build a winning contract. That day has arrived! -- Steven Boshears, CPCM, Chief Knowledge Officer, NCMA
"Improving the understanding of the buyer's and seller's roles in developing mutually successful business arrangements via contracts is essential to the U.S. Federal Government Acquisition process. This book pulls all of the key contract formation information together, with tons of practical advice, and best practices. A MUST READ!" -- Dr. William C. Pursch, CPCM, Contract Management Faculty, Villanova University
"Simply said, it is the best book on the topic of building a winning contract in today's complex business environment." -- Dr. Rene G. Rendon, CPCM, Lecturer, Acquisition Management, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
"Gregory A. Garrett has a unique ability to simplify the complex world of buying and selling. His artful process approach which weaves in practical advice, proven best practices, and numerous case studies is highly effective. This book is a wonderful reference text for novices and experienced business professionals in both the public and private sectors!" -- Charles Rumbaugh, Esq., Private Judge & Mediator/Arbitrator
"The use of numerous interviews of buying and selling business professionals, gathering their personal insights and success stories is a tremendous value-add to this outstanding book. Highly recommended!" -- Lenn Vincent, RADM, USN (Ret.), Industry Chair, DAU, and President, NCMA
Author
Gregory A. Garrett and Gail A. Parrott
Gregory A. Garrett is the Managing Director and Practice Leader of the Government Contract Services practice within Navigant Consulting, Inc., located in the Vienna, Virginia office. He is an internationally recognized expert in government contracting, cost estimating, contract pricing, proposal/capture management, and project management. He is also a best-selling author of 16 books and 90+ published articles, highly acclaimed speaker, and, during the past 25+ years, he has managed more than $30 Billion of large complex contracts and projects in both the U.S. government and industry. He has taught and consulted with more than 25,000 professionals in 40+ countries. He is the recipient of numerous national and international business awards for his writing, teaching, consulting, and leadership.
Gail A. Parrott currently serves as the contract management team focal point for the Boeing Company's Integrated Defense System (IDS) Program. Previously, she served as the eBusiness Site Leader of The Boeing Company's Integrated Defense System (IDS) for St. Louis. She led the site's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) teams, and served as the contract management team focal point for Unique Item Identification (UID) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) programs. She also led a Web Services team, which developed a new system providing authorized Boeing users the autonomy to access at any time their related data from the government system called Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS). In 1997, Ms. Parrott joined McDonnell Douglas, which has since become a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. She has served in numerous accounting and financial management positions supporting various major aircraft programs, including: F/A-18, AV-8, and the Aircraft Spares programs. As the eBusiness Leader for the St. Louis site, Ms. Parrott has traveled amongst the many sites within the United States, as well as abroad to Europe presenting to the Ministry of Defense and BAE Systems. Ms. Parrott holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Illinois and a MBA from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is currently pursuing her Certified Commercial Contract Management (CCCM) certification. She resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Gregory A. Garrett and Gail A. Parrott
Gregory A. Garrett and Gail A. Parrott
Gregory A. Garrett is the Managing Director and Practice Leader of the Government Contract Services practice within Navigant Consulting, Inc., located in the Vienna, Virginia office. He is an internationally recognized expert in government contracting, cost estimating, contract pricing, proposal/capture management, and project management. He is also a best-selling author of 16 books and 90+ published articles, highly acclaimed speaker, and, during the past 25+ years, he has managed more than $30 Billion of large complex contracts and projects in both the U.S. government and industry. He has taught and consulted with more than 25,000 professionals in 40+ countries. He is the recipient of numerous national and international business awards for his writing, teaching, consulting, and leadership.
Gail A. Parrott currently serves as the contract management team focal point for the Boeing Company's Integrated Defense System (IDS) Program. Previously, she served as the eBusiness Site Leader of The Boeing Company's Integrated Defense System (IDS) for St. Louis. She led the site's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) teams, and served as the contract management team focal point for Unique Item Identification (UID) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) programs. She also led a Web Services team, which developed a new system providing authorized Boeing users the autonomy to access at any time their related data from the government system called Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS). In 1997, Ms. Parrott joined McDonnell Douglas, which has since become a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. She has served in numerous accounting and financial management positions supporting various major aircraft programs, including: F/A-18, AV-8, and the Aircraft Spares programs. As the eBusiness Leader for the St. Louis site, Ms. Parrott has traveled amongst the many sites within the United States, as well as abroad to Europe presenting to the Ministry of Defense and BAE Systems. Ms. Parrott holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Illinois and a MBA from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is currently pursuing her Certified Commercial Contract Management (CCCM) certification. She resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
Nash & Cibinic eSeries
Nash & Cibinic eSeries
Overview
CCH has taken five of the most popular books from the George Washington University Law School's Government Contracts Program lineup and converted the text into an interactive reference. Nationally acclaimed experts and GWU Professors Emeritus Ralph C. Nash, Jr. and John Cibinic, Jr. wrote the four anchor texts. Two complimentary texts provide referencing support. The resulting product, Nash and Cibinic eSeries, is one of the most powerful, efficient methods for researching this highly specialized area of law.
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Subscribe today to:
o Receive detailed authoritative explanations of all facets of the government contracting process, supported by thousands of legal citations many of which link directly to the source documents
o Learn how to find government contracting opportunities, submit proposals, respond to government inquiries, satisfy testing and performance requirements, propose modifications, and perform hundreds of other critical functions
o Learn about the critical compliance requirements that must be followed by government contractors
o Use as a starting point for further research of source documents using hotlinked cites in text
Author
Ralph C. Nash Jr. and John Cibinic Jr.
Ralph C. Nash, Jr. is a widely recognized author and lecturer in the government contracts field. He taught at the George Washington University Law School from 1960 to 1993, retiring to become Professor Emeritus. In 1960, he founded the University's Government Contracts Program and served as its Director from 1960 to 1966 and from 1979 to 1984. In addition to teaching, he does consulting work for government agencies, private corporations, and law firms. He is a member of the Public Contract Section of the American Bar Association, is a member of the Procurement Round Table, and is a Fellow and serves on the Board of Advisors of the National Contract Management Association. He was a member of the DOD Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Laws (Section 800 Panel). Professor Nash is the coauthor of numerous texts, including Formation of Government Contracts, Administration of Government Contracts, Competitive Negotiation: The Source Selection Process, Construction Contracting, Intellectual Property in Government Contracts, and The Government Contracts Reference Book. He received an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D. from George Washington University.
John Cibinic, Jr. was Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University Law School where he taught from 1963 to 1993. From 1966 to 1974, he was Director of the Government Contracts Program. A respected spokesman in the field of government contracts, Professor Cibinic conducted seminars and conferences on government contracts for professionals in government and corporations, and for lawyers. He also served as a consultant to government agencies, private corporations, and law firms. He was vice-chairman of the Cost and Pricing Committee of the Public Contract Section of the American Bar Association. Professor Cibinic coauthored several books, including Formation of Government Contracts, Administration of Government Contracts, Competitive Negotiation: The Source Selection Process, and Construction Contracting. He received an A.B. from the University of Pittsburgh and a J.D. from George Washington University.
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Managing Complex Outsourced Projects
Managing Complex Outsourced Projects
Overview
Managing Complex Outsourced Projects provides a comprehensive review of what it takes to successfully manage outsourced projects resulting in improved performance and reduced expenses. Author Gregory A. Garrett discusses the concept of Integrated Project Management (IPM), which is the discipline of ensuring that appropriate practices, tools and techniques are implemented by all parties involved in the outsourcing process.
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o More than 400 tips and best practices
o Over 40 forms
o More than 20 case studies depicting how the most successful companies effectively manage outsourcing complex projects
o Written by Gregory A. Garrett, who has taught and consulted on contract management to over 15,000 people from over 40 countries
Author
Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, C.P.M., PMP
Gregory A. Garrett is the Managing Director and leader of the Navigant Consulting, Inc. Government Contractor Services practice, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. He is an internationally recognized expert in government contracting, cost estimating, contract pricing, proposal management, and project management. He is also a best-selling author of 16 books and 90+ published articles, a former highly decorated United States Air Force Military Officer, acclaimed speaker, and respected international business consultant. During the past 25+ years, he has managed more than $30 Billion of large complex contracts and projects in both the U.S. government and industry. He has taught and consulted with more than 25,000 professionals in 40+ countries. He is the recipient of numerous national and international business awards for his writing, teaching, consulting, and leadership.
Mr. Garrett provides client support in assessing business risk and providing recommendations for performance improvement of contractor business systems, including: purchasing systems, cost estimating systems, contract pricing systems, contract administration systems, earned value management systems, subcontract management processes, and program management methodologies. He also serves as an expert witness in support of client claims/litigation.
Prior to joining Navigant Consulting, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Acquisition Solutions, Inc. where he led consulting engagements for over 30 U.S. Federal Government Agencies. He served 9 years with Lucent Technologies, Inc. as Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Program Management. Previously, he served as Partner and Executive Director Global Business at ESI International. Formerly, he served as a highly decorated military officer, for the United States Air Force, including assignments as: program manager Space Systems Division, warranted contracting officer Aeronautical Systems Division, professor of contracting management Air Force Institute of Technology, and acquisition action officer, HQ USAF the Pentagon.
Professional Experience
Mr. Garrett has worked with government contractors on a variety of complex issues, including:
• Guiding emerging government contractors to develop strategies to win business with U.S. Federal Government agencies
• Evaluating government prime contractors and subcontractors business systems, including: cost estimating systems, contract pricing systems, purchasing systems, government property management systems, earned value management systems, and contract administration systems
• Creating a Global Program Management Methodology, with processes, policies, tools, and training, supporting more than 2,000 project managers in over 40 countries for a Fortune 100 information technology firm
• Creating a comprehensive bid/proposal/capture management methodology, with process, policies, tools, and training for a Fortune 100 global services firm
• Evaluating the Life-Cycle buying and selling contract management and subcontract management processes of numerous Fortune 500 Firms to determine action plans to optimize business results
• Developing and implementing a robust and cost effective Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for a growing Top 50 U.S. Department of Defense government contractor
• Preparing companies for pending government reviews and audits conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), including: Contractor Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR), Government Property Management Systems Review, Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Cost Estimating, and Contract Pricing Systems Reviews
• Serving as an expert contract negotiator/consultant to enable numerous Fortune 500 firms to obtain the best possible contract negotiation results on large complex high technology contracts
• Conducting Benchmarking studies of contract management, subcontract management, and logistics management processes, policies, tools, and training for numerous government agencies and government contractors
• Developing, evaluating, and conducting customized professional training seminars on numerous business topics worldwide, including: cost estimating, contract pricing, contract negotiations, bid/proposal/capture management, performance-based contracting, contract administration, program management, supply chain management, risk management, and leadership
Mr. Garrett is the author or coauthor of 16 books, including:
(1) Managing Contracts for Peak Performance, NCMA, 1990
(2) World Class Contracting, ESI International (1st Edition 1997), CCH, (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Editions 2001, 2003, 2007)
(3) The Capture Management Life-Cycle: Winning More Business (CCH, 2003)
(4) Managing Complex Outsourced Projects (CCH, 2004)
(5) Contract Negotiations (CCH, 2005)
(6) Contract Management Organizational Assessment Tools (NCMA, 2005)
(7) Performance-Based Acquisition (NCMA, 2006)
(8) U.S. Military Program Management (Management Concepts, 2007)
(9) Leadership: Building High Performance Buying & Selling Teams (NCMA, 2007)
(10) Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, & Source Selection (CCH, 2007)
(11) Getting Results: Six Disciplines of Performance-Based Project Management (CCH, 2008)
(12) Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing (CCH, 2008)
(13) Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts and Projects (NCMA, 2009)
(14) Managing Subcontracts(Thomson-West, 2009)
(15) Contract Administration (CCH, 2009)
(16) Time and Materials Contracts and Pricing (CCH, 2010)
Mr. Garrett has authored or coauthored over 90 published articles, in more than 12 professional magazines and journals on the following topics:
• Cost Estimating
• Contract Pricing
• Contract Negotiations
• Contract Administration
• U.S. Government Contracting
• Performance-Based Acquisition
• Commercial Contracting
• Bid/Proposal Management
• Project Management
• U.S. Military Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Risk Management
• Subcontract Management
• Earned Value Management
• Leadership
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Intellectual Property in Government Contracts, 6th Ed.
Intellectual Property in Government Contracts, 6th Ed.
Overview
Protect Your Intellectual Property in a Government Contract!
The newest edition of this practical resource enables you to fully account for the crucial changes made to:
* FAR Part 27—Patents, Data and Copyrights
* IP issues in RFPs, contracts, and disputes
* All recent legislation and case law relevant to the role of intellectual property in government contracts
Features
Features and Benefits
o Properly and confidently addresses IP matters in the RFP process to help win contracts and manage them correctly
o Stay current by providing references to relevant regulations that will help the user address IP issues in their contracts
o Covers a variety of technical and software/hardware IP issues which contractors face so they can effectively administer their contracts
o Protects contractors IP so as to avoid common obstacles such as inconsistent language from clause to clause; lack of familiarity with the rules regarding IP; the government's license to use contractors IP; relationship between independent research performed parallel to research performed under government contract; failure to take all proper precautions to protect IP rights from the start
o Provides extensive reliable insights and guards against the consequences of non-compliance that could lead to complete loss of the contractors IP (including patents, trademarks and copyrights)
Author
Ralph C. Nash, Jr. and Leonard Rawicz
Ralph C. Nash, Jr. is a widely recognized author and lecturer in the Government contracts field. He taught at the George Washington University Law School from 1960 to 1993, retiring to become Professor Emeritus. In 1960, he founded the University's Government Contracts Program and served as its Director from 1960 to 1966 and from 1979 to 1984. In addition to teaching, he does consulting work for government agencies, private corporations, and law firms. He is a member of the Public Contract Section of the American Bar Association, is a member of the Procurement Round Table, and is a Fellow and serves on the Board of Advisors of the National Contract Management Association. He was a member of the DOD Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Laws (Section 800 Panel). Professor Nash is the author of Government Contract Changes and the coauthor of several texts, including Formation of Government Contracts, Administration of Government Contracts, Competitive Negotiation: The Source Selection Process, Construction Contracting, Patents and Technical Data, and The Government Contracts Reference Book. He received an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D. from George Washington University.
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Guide to Government Contracting
Guide to Government Contracting
Overview
Get a complete overview of how to do business with the government— plus expert advice—all in one streamlined reference. The CCH Guide to Government Contracting provides a layman's explanation of the contracting process without the full text of laws and regulations, so you don't need to spend time wading through more cumbersome references.
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Takes you step-by-step through the entire contracting process - Guide to Government Contracting is organized to follow the chronology of the contracting process, so you can find quick answers no matter where you are in the process. You'll learn how to:
o Respond to the government's solicitation
o Negotiate to win the award
o Deal with performance concerns, such as delays and changed conditions
o Resolve disputes while work is in progress
o Close out or terminate the contract
Detailed explanations and guidelines up the odds in your favor - Whether you need advice from the pros on how to land your first government contract or simply need to refresh your knowledge of key regulations and cases, you can trust this authoritative guide. The experts at CCH have boiled down the laws, regulations and red tape into easily understandable guidelines and step-by-step instructions. You get:
o Topical explanations that cite the laws and regulations that relate to each subject
o Discussions of select cases that illustrate the application of legal principles and procedures
o Citations to law, regulations and decisions, including the FAR
o In-place reporting on new cases and laws
o Helpful finding devices, including a topical index, case tables and finding lists
o At-a-glance FAR reference chart
Updated monthly ensures current, accurate coverage - The Federal Acquisition Regulation System is constantly evolving, and contractors are expected to keep current or risk jeopardizing their contract. Guide to Government Contracting updates you monthly with new development summaries—and plain English explanations—of how regulatory changes will affect you. You also receive in-place reporting on significant new cases, regulation changes and laws.
For further guidance, your subscription includes a monthly newsletter that summarizes and explains cases and new developments covered in the Report.
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CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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Government Contracts Reporter (CD-ROM Version)
Government Contracts Reporter (CD-ROM Version)
Overview
Now you can research the full body of law and news relating to government contracts in a few clicks of the mouse. The CCH Government Contracts Reporter delivers unmatched electronic search capabilities to help you instantly pinpoint the information needed for your contract.
Features
Features and Benefits
Save hours of time and frustration researching the most current information - Widely recognized as one of the most complete and comprehensive collections of federal contracts research material, this indispensable resource can save you hours of time and frustration hunting down the exact information you need to successfully complete the procurement process. There's no need to wade through cumbersome government Web sites or outdated print information. And weekly updates via the Internet and in the weekly printed Report Letter ensure you're always working with the most current data.
Gain a better understanding of what makes a more successful procurement contract - If you're confused by government legalese or unsure of the best ways to prepare or evaluate a bid, you're sure to benefit from expert commentary and case summaries prepared by the CCH staff of government procurement specialists. Their plain language explanations clarify regulations and help you understand how to navigate the procurement process whether you're bidding on or performing a procurement contract.
Convenient organization and powerful electronic tools let you search in a variety of ways - User-friendly organization and tools allow you to search for information electronically using a variety of different search criteria: browse the alphabetical topical index, or search by criterion using the exclusive CCH Government Contracts Researcher tool. The Researcher allows you to search by category using either official or CCH citations—a great convenience when you need to limit your research. If you're looking for a specific court or board decision, our case table compiles the complete litigation history of a contract dispute in one spot, with the ability to link to any of the decisions cited. Our search template also lets you limit your search to just court cases, board cases, or Comptroller General decisions, to better target your search.
Interactive forms save you even more time - Get all the forms you need for the procurement process without even leaving your office! The CCH Government Contracts Reporter lets you fill in select forms on screen and print the completed documents right from your PC. Print-only forms also are just a click away.
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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Government Contracts Reporter (Internet Version)
Government Contracts Reporter (Internet Version)
Overview
Now you can research the full body of law and news relating to government contracts in a few clicks of the mouse. The CCH Government Contracts Reporter delivers unmatched electronic search capabilities to help you instantly pinpoint the information needed for your contract.
Features
Features and Benefits
Save hours of time and frustration researching the most current information - Widely recognized as one of the most complete and comprehensive collections of federal contracts research material, this indispensable resource can save you hours of time and frustration hunting down the exact information you need to successfully complete the procurement process. There's no need to wade through cumbersome government Web sites or outdated print information. And weekly updates via the Internet and in the weekly printed Report Letter ensure you're always working with the most current data.
Gain a better understanding of what makes a more successful procurement contract - If you're confused by government legalese or unsure of the best ways to prepare or evaluate a bid, you're sure to benefit from expert commentary and case summaries prepared by the CCH staff of government procurement specialists. Their plain language explanations clarify regulations and help you understand how to navigate the procurement process whether you're bidding on or performing a procurement contract.
Convenient organization and powerful electronic tools let you search in a variety of ways - User-friendly organization and tools allow you to search for information electronically using a variety of different search criteria: browse the alphabetical topical index, or search by criterion using the exclusive CCH Government Contracts Researcher tool. The Researcher allows you to search by category using either official or CCH citations—a great convenience when you need to limit your research. If you're looking for a specific court or board decision, our case table compiles the complete litigation history of a contract dispute in one spot, with the ability to link to any of the decisions cited. Our search template also lets you limit your search to just court cases, board cases, or Comptroller General decisions, to better target your search.
Interactive forms save you even more time - Get all the forms you need for the procurement process without even leaving your office! The CCH Government Contracts Reporter lets you fill in select forms on screen and print the completed documents right from your PC. Print-only forms also are just a click away.
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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