Welcome to the Federal Contractors Blueprint, the best selling guide and most important information you need to know to be competitive in the federal marketplace. The U.S. Government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, awarding billions in annual contracts for various products and services.Government contracting has developed into a very competitive marketplace, thanks to the leadership of our President and the potential of winning profitable federal contracts. Companies of all sizes, from small, micro-firms with one employee to large, mega-firms with thousands of employees, have been successful in selling products and services to government agencies at the federal level. With the heightened awareness on government contracting, more companies are trying to break into, be competitive in, and stay successful in this market. The Federal Contractors Blueprint provides valuable information you need to fully understand the federal contracting process from start to finish. From acquisiton planning through contract closeout. You'll learn how the federal contracting process really works and capitalize in the marketplace.

9/11 revealed serious public sector shortcomings in such areas as border security and immigration control, cybersecurity, and first responses to hostile acts. This book focuses on how to make government more effective, especially in our post-9/11 era of heightened concern for national and homeland security. "Meeting the Challenge of 9/11" is a top-to-bottom guidebook for improving government organization and performance. While it specifically addresses the key issues of homeland security (biodefense, border security, immigration control, and infrastructure protection), it has a broader agenda - the renewal of an effective, well-managed government. The chapter authors have extensive senior-level experience in managing government organizations or in analyzing government organization and management. Most are Fellows of the National Academy of Public Administration and active participants in NAPA's Standing Panel on Executive Organization and Management.