@Rudy Cadena @Deleted Dear Rudy and Calrin, I wanted to personally thank you both for your support, guidance, and encouragement as I pursued the opportunity to win a government contract. Your time and efforts truly meant a lot to me, and I’m deeply grateful for the confidence you showed in me. After giving it careful thought, I’ve come to realize that this particular path isn't the right fit for me. It’s been a valuable learning experience, and I sincerely appreciate having had the chance to explore it with your backing. Wishing you both continued success in all that you do. I hope our paths cross again under different circumstances. Warm regards, [JP]

Does anyone know a good packaging company? Looking for one with good pricing and the capability to handle both big and small packaging contracts. Would love to hear about companies that are reliable and easy to work with. Appreciate any recommendations!

Hello everyone, glad to join the community. I'm based in Delaware and recently won my first contract.

I recently secured an award for an oil recycling contract, which is to be executed by my subcontractor. However, after the award notice was issued, I realized there was a misunderstanding in the pricing due to an error on my part in explaining the scope of work to the subcontractor. Now, the subcontractor is requesting nearly 5x the original amount. How should I proceed to address this situation effectively?

Hello govcon community may this serve as a reminder to everyone that is already aware of the process and to those that are new let this be a tidbit when you are waiting or expecting payment!🪙🪙🪙💵 So the way the payments are released is dependent on 2 factors in all DLA unless otherwise stated in your award contract terms or if it's IO(inspection origin). First besure once your shipment is enroute to DLA submit your invoice in WAWF/PIEE. When your shipment has been delivered to its destination and marked as GR(goods received) by the depot. This is when your time clock actually starts as far as payments are concerned. Payments are set up net 30 with DLA, so this is were it is good to stay on top of the details of your shipments and POD(proof of delivery). DLA pays 30 days from the following factors either from date of invoice submitted, or POD date. The key to note is they generally but not always go by the later date in any case. That means you can submit your invoice but have a POD date at a later date. Which means DLA will go by the later date🫣 ! Why because this allows more time for them. Now I must say that this has only been true on Pallet shipments to DLA. But once the GR has been stamped on your shipment you can expect to see payment within 14 days or less. Keep in mind this is not the exception!☎️ However pick up the phone and call the CO to get an update. And also a 🔧 to note is any time a PAR is submitted it holds the CO accountable. Why because this is sent directly to their superior and counts against their work performance📊📂.... onething to note since it's really dependent on dates, I have seen close to 90 days before payments were released. Be sure to account for this when preparing and planning with your available capital to fulfill your awards! So this is a bit longer than normal but remember team work makes the dream work 👑💲!