Inauguration Day brings much optimism and opportunities
January 20th, 2009 | Posted by Vanessa Payne
While inauguration day is a Federal Holiday for many in the DC-metro area, some government contractors will be hard at work today along side inaugural federal employees. FederalDaily.com reports that federal entities involved in inauguration planning and implementation include the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense (DoD), the FBI, the Park Police, the Capitol Police, the General Services Administration (GSA), the Smithsonian Museum and others. Also, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and National Guard will provide personnel for screening and security.
One Lanham, MD contractor, Hargrove, Inc., is the general service contractor for the 10 official inaugural balls and events. Hargrove has been a major contractor for every inauguration since the 1949. The events company will design, fabricate, and set up the decorations and manage lighting, sound, and video. Additionally, Hargrove will also provide floats for the parade and directional signage.
What opportunities will the new administration hold for you?
The federal government is the single largest buyer in the world. Our previous post on business development indicated that spending in the commercial sector will be weak in 2009, so additional effort should be made to increase sales to the Federal Government, one of few sectors that will spend more in 2009. According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), each year federal agencies spend approximately $350 billion a year for a range of goods and services to meet their mission needs. Some acquisitions are highly specialized – advanced fighter jets, precision munitions, nuclear submarines – for which there is no non-governmental or commercial demand. Other goods and services are readily available and purchased from the commercial marketplace. From laptop computers and off-the-shelf software to information technology (“IT”) consulting services, software development, and engineering services, federal agencies rely upon common commercial goods and services to conduct their business.
Looking to learn more about government contracting vehicles and potential federal opportunities? Register to attend this week’s GovConNet’s breakfast event, “New Administration = New Opportunities” on Thursday, 1/22/09.
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