Government Program Development Team

August Mack GSA Schedule ContractThis blog covers topics related to doing business with the local, state, and federal government.

As a small business, August Mack maintains a federal GSA Schedule Contract in the following service areas:

899-1, Environmental Consulting
899-3, Environmental Training Services
899-8, Remediation and Reclamation Services

A copy of August Mack's GSA Schedule Contract is available for download here.


GSA Sustainability Plan

Monday, March 5, 2012 by Government Program Development Team

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will eliminate its impact on the natural environment and use its government-wide influence to reduce the environmental impact of the Federal government.  GSA will minimize and offset its consumption of energy, water, and other resources and will eliminate all waste and pollution in all GSA operations and activities.  

GSA will use its purchasing power to drive the market to produce a wider variety and greater number of products, services, and...

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562910 Small Business

Friday, March 2, 2012 by Government Program Development Team

Did you know that August Mack is a self-certified small business?  We can provide many different services as a small business under the environmental remediation NAICS code (562910).  These services include preliminary assessment, site inspection, testing, remedial investigation, feasibility studies, remedial design, remediation services, containment, removal of contaminated materials, storage of contaminated materials or security and site closeouts to restore or directly support the restoration...

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Central Contractor Registration

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by Government Program Development Team

August Mack recently updated its Central Contractor Registration (CCR) record.

Both current and potential federal government registrants are required to register in CCR in order to be awarded contracts by the federal government. Registrants are required  to provide basic information relevant to procurement and financial transactions and must update or renew their registration at least once per year to maintain an active status.

August Mack GSA Schedule GS10F0074W

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by Government Program Development Team

GS10F0074W


Did you know that August Mack is a GSA Schedules contract holder?  August Mack can provide the following services directly to federal government buyers:

  • 899-1 Environmental Consulting Services
  • 899-3 Environmental Training Services
  • 899-8 Remediation and Reclamation Services

To learn more about purchasing these services through GSA Advantage, visit our contractor information page here.

Capability Statement (CAPE) for Small Business Contracting

Monday, November 21, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

A good CAPE will be a promotional brochure that advertises who you are, what you do and why the government or prime contractors should buy from you. Major elements of your capability statement, in addition to your small business designation and certifications, are as follows: 

 

(1) Company overview

(2) Supplies and services description

(3) Past performance

(4) Facilities or capabilities overview

(5) Explanation of the positive results the client should expect.

(6) Points of contact


August Mack is...

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Top 10 Federal Government Contractors for 2011

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

1)

 Lockheed Martin Corp.

$17,344,113,000

2)

 Northrop Grumman

$10,800,453,000

3)

 Boeing Co.

$8,400,115,000

4)

 Raytheon Co.

$6,206,515,000

5)

 General Dynamics Corp.

$5,493,414,000

6)

 Science Applications International Corp.      

$5,159,739,000

7)

 Hewlett-Packard Co.

$3,831,520,000

8)

 L-3 Communications Corp.

$3,815,873,000

9)

 Booz Allen Hamilton

$3,718,644,000

10)

 KBR Inc.

$3,546,605,000


Small Business Federal Government Past Performance Record

Monday, November 14, 2011 by Government Program Development Team
“Relevant information for future source selection purposes, regarding a contractor’s actions under previously awarded contracts. It includes, for example, the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship; the contractor’s record of forecasting and controlling costs; the contractor’s adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment...
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Veteran's Day

Friday, November 11, 2011 by Government Program Development Team
Veterans Day

10 Golden Rules for Small Business Contracting with the Federal Government

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Government Program Development Team
1. Do not promise what you cannot deliver.

2. Do not overextend your resources and get a reputation for poor performance.

3. Do not tell the customer what he or she wants to hear. Tell them what they need to know.

4. Network constantly on professional sites such as LinkedIn.

5. Teaming is an absolute necessity these days.

6. Be prepared to provide information, samples and valuable service gratis as a marketing tool.

7. Quote and bill what the client can afford and grow with him (in content and...
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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans: Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

Monday, October 24, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

EPA has determined that the tri-state Cincinnati-Hamilton, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana, fine particulate (PM2.5) nonattainment Area has attained the 1997 annual average PM2.5 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and additionally, that the Area has attained the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS by its applicable attainment date of April 5, 2010.



Drinking Water Quality in Schools

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

EPA estimates that about 10,000 schools and child care facilities maintain their own water supply and are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). But there are over 500,000 facilities that are not regulated under SDWA, and therefore may or may not be conducting voluntary drinking water quality testing. Whether your facility is regulated or non-regulated, find out more about drinking water quality by contacting August Mack at 317.916.8000.

Industrial Cleaning Services

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

Congratulations to August Mack for the safe and successful completion of an industrial cleaning project for the Department of the Army! To learn more about our industrial cleaning services, contact Tom Anderson at 317.916.3105.


What is the EPA Best Management Practices (BMP) for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges?

Friday, August 26, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

The EPA's Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges manual provides owners and operators of outdoor rifle, pistol, trap, skeet and sporting clay ranges with information on lead management at their ranges.

Are you looking for help with lead abatement?  August Mack has the expertise to provide lead abatement activities for both indoor and outdoor shooting ranges across the United States.  To learn more about lead contamination, contact August Mack at 317.916.8000.

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Federal Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations

Thursday, August 25, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

EPA's regulations concerning USTs are contained in 40 CFR Part 280, 40 CFR Part 281 and 40 CFR Parts 282.50-282.105. The regulations are divided into three sections: technical requirements, financial responsibility requirements, and state program approval objectives.

Need help understanding how the EPA regulations apply to your UST?  Contact August Mack at 317.916.8000.

EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 by Government Program Development Team
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program deals with solid waste (e.g., garbage), hazardous waste, and underground storage tanks. The RCRA regulations are intended to ensure proper operation of solid waste landfills and underground storage tank systems, cleanup of certain hazardous waste sites, and safe operation of facilities that generate, treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.

With our experience and expertise in environmental risk...
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Clean Water Act (CWA)

Monday, August 1, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the cornerstone of surface water quality protection in the United States. The statute employs a variety of regulatory and non-regulatory tools to reduce direct pollutant discharges into waterways, finance municipal wastewater treatment facilities, and manage polluted runoff. These tools are employed to achieve the broader goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters so that they can support "the protection...

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Seeking SDVOB Teaming Partners

Friday, July 29, 2011 by Government Program Development Team

Is your firm a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)? Are you looking to do business with the federal government?  August Mack is currently seeking SDVOB teaming partners in response to federal solicitations to provide environmental consulting, remediation, and EH&S training services.  To learn more about partnering with August Mack, contact Michelle Fink at 317-916-3116.


Supporting the Mission

Thursday, July 28, 2011 by Government Program Development Team
August Mack is proud to support the Department of Defense by providing quality environmental consulting, remediation, and EH&S training services directly to the federal government through its General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules Contract.  To learn more about purchasing through GSA Schedules, contact Michelle Fink  at 317-916-3116.

Operation & Maintenance Services

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Government Program Development Team
August Mack is equipped to provide remediation system operation and maintenance (O&M) services directly to the federal government.  August Mack has experience with the O&M of various remediation systems for the treatment of groundwater, soil vapor and gas extraction, chemical oxidation, and other site contaminants.

Does your military installation require the operation and maintenance of a remediation system?  Consider calling August Mack at 317-916-8000.