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Marketing to the Federal Government

Marketing to the Federal Government. Michelle M. Currier, CPCM, CFCM Associate Director, SBPO U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Northern Region. SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE FAR……. ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 WHAT WAS THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHHOLD?

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Marketing to the Federal Government

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  1. Marketing to the Federal Government Michelle M. Currier, CPCM, CFCM Associate Director, SBPO U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Northern Region

  2. SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE FAR…… • ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 WHAT WAS THE MICROPURCHASE THRESHHOLD? • ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 WHAT WAS THE MINIMUM DOLLAR LEVEL FOR REQUESTING COST OR PRICING DATA? • ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 WHAT WAS THE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR A CONTRACTING OFFICER TO APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION? • ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 WHAT WAS THE THRESHHOLD FOR A SENIOR PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE TO APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE ACTION? • 5. ON OCTOBER 1, 2006 WHAT WAS THE THRESHHOLD FOR APPLICABILITY OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT?

  3. BID PROTESTS FOR FYs 01 - 05

  4. Marketing to the Federal Government • Registration Information • Federal Supply Classification Code (FSC) • http://fpdcapp.gsa/pls/fpdsweb/PscWiz • North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) • www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.naics.html • Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) • http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do • Central Contractor Registration (CCR) • http://www.ccr.gov

  5. Marketing to the Federal Government • On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) • https://orca.bpn.gov • Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) • https://wawf.eb.mil • SBA Dynamic SB Search • http://www.ccr.gov

  6. Marketing to the Federal Government • Where to Find Opportunities • In-Person • Small Business Program Offices located at every DoD and Federal buying activity • http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp • Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLO) • http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp • Small Business Administration • http://www.sba.gov • Service Corps of Retired Executives • http://www.score.org • Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) • www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm • Small Business Development Centers • www.sba.gov/sbdc • Conferences, Tradeshows, Matchmaking Events

  7. Marketing to the Federal Government • Available on the Web Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZ Ops) • www.fedbizopps.gov Department of Defense Standard Tabulation (ST28)report • http://web1.whs.osd.mil/peidhome/peidhome.htm Subcontracting Opportunities with DoD Prime Contractors - www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/publications

  8. Marketing to the Federal Government • Sub-net • http://web.sba.gov/subnet • eSRS – Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System • www.esrs.gov

  9. Marketing to the Federal Government • Know your Advantages and Market Them • All Federal agencies are subject to annual SB Goals • SDB 5.8% 5% • Women-owned 5% 5% • Hubzone 3% Negotiate Something • SDVOSB 3% 3% • SB 23% 35% • HBCU/MI 5% 5% • Set-aside Awards • Know and Market your Competitors

  10. Marketing to the Federal Government • Keep Current on Federal Contracting Regulations and Procedures • 07 Appropriations Act no longer requires Federal Prison Industries as a required source of supply FAR Part 8 • Identify Installations affected by BRAC

  11. Marketing to the Federal Government • What Small Business Advocates say: • Know your Small Business Specialist Office • Comprehensive and well-focused responses to Sources Sought Synopses • Present Capabilities Clearly and Cogently • Submit solid competitive offers • Keep Annual Certifications Current • Find your competitors and don’t be afraid to market them for set-aside opportunities • Market, Market, Market • We need to know you are in business

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