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What is iRAPT and Why Should I Use It?

If you want to do business with the Pentagon, there’s a few things you should know. Winning a U.S. Department of Defense contract can be tricky, as they are very selective about who they do  business with, and there is quite a lot of competition. The good news is twofold. First, you can greatly increase [...]

By |2021-04-26T14:11:08-04:00June 3rd, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on What is iRAPT and Why Should I Use It?

Staying iRAPT Compliant as a DoD Supplier

As any DoD supplier knows, it is difficult to acquire a contract with the Department of Defense. Once you have earned a contract it becomes the lifeblood of your business, and maintaining that contract can be paramount to your success. It is absolutely vital to stay compliant with DoD regulations, which includes staying iRAPT compliant in [...]

By |2018-03-19T19:51:18-04:00May 19th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on Staying iRAPT Compliant as a DoD Supplier

3 Expected Changes to DoD Inventory Requirements that Government Contractors Should Know

Last year, the Office of Inspector General released a report regarding their spare parts inventory audit. The audit found that the DoD had an excess inventory of spare parts valued at more than $1 billion. The report went on to show that the DoD failed in the effective management of its spare parts inventories and [...]

By |2021-04-23T11:44:36-04:00May 4th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on 3 Expected Changes to DoD Inventory Requirements that Government Contractors Should Know

DoD Audit Turns Up an Abundance of Spare Parts: What Does This Mean for Government Contractors?

  A recent survey conducted by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, titled "Office of Inspector General Spare-Parts Inventory Audit," yielded one clear result: There’s an abundance of inventory. It was found that the Department of Defense has an excess inventory of spare parts that are currently valued in excess of $1 billion. [...]

By |2021-04-22T16:37:05-04:00April 27th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on DoD Audit Turns Up an Abundance of Spare Parts: What Does This Mean for Government Contractors?

A2B Tracking Announces Pat Jacklets as Speaker and Property Subject Expert at NPMA’s Spring Education Seminar

Focus on Property Management, IUID and WAWF PORTSMOUTH, RI, April 12, 2016 A2B Tracking announces Pat Jacklets, A2B Tracking’s Asset Management Consultant, as speaker at NPMA’s Spring Education Seminar. National Property Management Association (NPMA) will host the event on May 2nd-4th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event is just in time to prep attendees for the [...]

By |2021-04-22T16:02:53-04:00April 12th, 2016|Blog, Industry News|Comments Off on A2B Tracking Announces Pat Jacklets as Speaker and Property Subject Expert at NPMA’s Spring Education Seminar

Shipment Does Not Guarantee Payment from the DoD

  Contractors only get paid when the DCMA inspects and accepts the shipment and the products within the shipment – and the DCMA does not accept anything that is not compliant to the shipment marking and item marking standards. Think of them as a form of Quality Control; if the shipment doesn’t pass the standards [...]

By |2021-04-23T11:03:55-04:00April 7th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on Shipment Does Not Guarantee Payment from the DoD

The Most Common Misconceptions About IUID and RFID Compliance

Many organizations owe a significant amount of their revenue to the relationships they maintain with the DoD. For these companies, understanding and following regulatory and compliance standards can make or break that relationship–and the contract. Unfortunately, there are a number of ideas that are common among DoD contractors that just aren’t correct, and can cause major [...]

By |2021-04-22T16:21:44-04:00April 1st, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on The Most Common Misconceptions About IUID and RFID Compliance

Why You Can’t Just Buy IUID Compliant Labels from Staples

A surprising number of people have questioned the adequacy of goods acquired from an office supply store.  A2B Tracking has been asked, “Can’t we pick up label material and printers at an office supply store that will handle this requirement?” In a word, the answer is no. When it comes to implementing IUID on [...]

By |2021-04-22T16:19:08-04:00March 22nd, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on Why You Can’t Just Buy IUID Compliant Labels from Staples

Don’t Fall Prey to this MIL-STD-129 and MIL-130 Compliance Myth

Some contracted businesses deliver and manage thousands upon thousands of items to the government, while others are managing or shipping less than 100. Many of the organizations delivering goods in smaller amounts frequently believe that they do not need to be concerned with MIL STD 129 or MIL STD 130 compliance. They may believe [...]

By |2021-04-22T16:41:30-04:00March 17th, 2016|Blog|Comments Off on Don’t Fall Prey to this MIL-STD-129 and MIL-130 Compliance Myth
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