Suggest three ways which you could utilize the FedBizOpps Website to search for request for proposals (RFP) to bid on, investigate potential competitors in your business field or locate awarded contracts throughout the past year. Find out if there is any value to the information and resources on this Website in regard to announcing contract awards. Support your position.
Describe the general contract requirements which a government agency should meet up for notifying the U.S. Congress of a contract award. Give two illustrations of the given government agencies' requirement to notify the Congress in these instances: (a) military weapons contracts from the U.S. Army or Navy; and (b) U.S. Department of Homeland Security contracts. Evaluate the exclusive aspect of these contracts that warrant special attention from the U.S. Congress.