Posts by The JetCo Solutions Team
4 Steps Toward a Proactive Pursuit of Government Sales
Anyone interested in doing business with the federal government can search for active opportunities on beta.SAM. But I have a confession to make, “Wait and See” is not an effective strategy.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Engineering and Manufacturing Firm
An engineering and manufacturing firm was looking to break into the government contracting business. After another metal tooling company told them about the successes they were having with JetCo, this company decided to take the plunge.
Continue ReadingAUSA Michigan Chapter Announces 2020 Community Partner Honorees
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Michigan Chapter recently announced its annual community partner honorees.
Continue Reading3 Takeaways from Wolfpack by Abby Wambach & How They Apply to Government Contractors Today
I recently finished the book Wolfpack by Abby Wambach. This book provides empowerment tools for women who want to succeed professionally and personally. Although the book is tailored to women in leadership, I found the three main takeaways to be surprisingly applicable to many aspects of the government contracting industry. Not only is it relevant to me, but I also found it pertinent to our clients as well.
Continue ReadingJetCo Solutions Adds Program Manager to Team
Anita Carey joins the JetCo Solutions team as Program Manager, Michigan Defense Center. In this role, she works with small businesses in Oakland County to capture government sales for upcoming initiatives.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Abrasives Manufacturing Company
A manufacturing company providing abrasive products and services came to JetCo Solutions needing assistance in consolidating data on multiple companies it had acquired and currently manages. This data was needed for the client to develop a strategy to approach government contracting and market their subsidiaries efficiently due to the wide range of skillsets and geographic locations of each entity.
Continue ReadingJetCo Solutions Expands Research and Sales Team
JetCo Solutions, a Grand Rapids-based government sales and marketing organization, hired two new employees last month: Quinton Kichak and Michelle Gauthier.
Continue ReadingMulti-Factor Authentication Processes Added to GSA Mass Mod Portal
Starting August 8, 2020, the General Services Administration (GSA) will implement a multi-factor authentication process for government contractors accessing the Mass Mod Portal. This applies to both new and existing users. According to GSA, the change aligns with the agency’s IT modernization efforts to build and maintain a more modern and secure infrastructure for its IT systems.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Construction Firm
A dynamic contracting and construction firm worked with the JetCo Solutions team to pursue government contracts. After several discussions, our team recommended that the client pursue a GSA Schedule for a chance at a wider market and new contract vehicle.
Continue ReadingHow the Government Can Help Your Government Sales (If You Ask Them Nicely)
Gathering market research on your competitors is essential to winning bids and growing your government business. If you want to gain the competitive edge in a growing market and understand the tools for gathering critical intelligence, you need to familiarize yourself with FOIA requests.
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