This document provides an overview of how the government buys goods and services in three parts. Part 2 discusses the primary contracting methods used by the government, including micro-purchases, simplified acquisition procedures, sealed bidding, contracting by negotiation, and consolidated purchasing programs. It also covers the main types of contracts, such as fixed price, cost reimbursement, incentive, indefinite delivery, time and materials, and agreements. The goal is to help small businesses understand the standardized procedures and rules that govern government procurement.
Understanding Federal Contracting. This presentation is not my original work. It is a very good presentation by Aaron C. Sams. I am sure it will be helpful to a lot of people trying to start a small business and win Federal contracts. Thanks to Aaron C. Adams
This document discusses some of the key differences between government employees and contractor employees in the federal workplace. It notes that contractor employees are generally not subject to the same conflict of interest and ethics rules as government employees. However, contractor employees are still bound by certain procurement integrity laws and regulations. The document also addresses issues like the use of government resources, gifts, information security, and personal relationships as they relate to contractor employees working alongside government employees.
Jeff Sneddon has attended every GRO-Biz conference. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to government contracting! Learn the basics on government contracting.
Slideshow for Detroit Regional Chamber's "Meet the Purchasers" workshop, in cooperation with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Michigan. November 19, 2009.
This document provides an overview of government contracting and the services provided by Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC). It discusses the PTAC program, available services like market research, registration assistance and training seminars. Statistics on PTAC's results in Minnesota are presented, with details on the size of the government market, where to find business opportunities, and keys to succeeding in government contracting like understanding the customer and competition. The document aims to explain the government procurement process and resources available to help businesses pursue government contracts.
The document summarizes key opportunities and challenges for doing business in India over the next decade. It notes that India will require $1.7 trillion in infrastructure investments in the coming years. Major sectors of focus include power, transportation, ports, and telecommunications. India also has a growing middle class of 300 million people and is becoming a manufacturing hub for South Asia due to its skilled workforce and large domestic market. However, doing business in India presents challenges such as corruption, bureaucracy, and cultural differences that require due diligence. The document provides an overview of the legal and tax environment in India and recommendations for structuring foreign investments.
Understanding Federal Contracting. This presentation is not my original work. It is a very good presentation by Aaron C. Sams. I am sure it will be helpful to a lot of people trying to start a small business and win Federal contracts. Thanks to Aaron C. Adams
This document discusses some of the key differences between government employees and contractor employees in the federal workplace. It notes that contractor employees are generally not subject to the same conflict of interest and ethics rules as government employees. However, contractor employees are still bound by certain procurement integrity laws and regulations. The document also addresses issues like the use of government resources, gifts, information security, and personal relationships as they relate to contractor employees working alongside government employees.
Jeff Sneddon has attended every GRO-Biz conference. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to government contracting! Learn the basics on government contracting.
Slideshow for Detroit Regional Chamber's "Meet the Purchasers" workshop, in cooperation with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Michigan. November 19, 2009.
This document provides an overview of government contracting and the services provided by Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC). It discusses the PTAC program, available services like market research, registration assistance and training seminars. Statistics on PTAC's results in Minnesota are presented, with details on the size of the government market, where to find business opportunities, and keys to succeeding in government contracting like understanding the customer and competition. The document aims to explain the government procurement process and resources available to help businesses pursue government contracts.
The document summarizes key opportunities and challenges for doing business in India over the next decade. It notes that India will require $1.7 trillion in infrastructure investments in the coming years. Major sectors of focus include power, transportation, ports, and telecommunications. India also has a growing middle class of 300 million people and is becoming a manufacturing hub for South Asia due to its skilled workforce and large domestic market. However, doing business in India presents challenges such as corruption, bureaucracy, and cultural differences that require due diligence. The document provides an overview of the legal and tax environment in India and recommendations for structuring foreign investments.
This document provides an overview of government contracting and the services provided by Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC). It discusses the large size of the government marketplace and opportunities for both large primes and small businesses. It outlines the basic registration and certification process needed to do business with the federal and state governments. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the customer, applicable regulations, and marketing strategically to different government agencies and customers.
Position Paper No. 3-Pursuing Government R D Engagements-2Tony Mackey
The document discusses the various types of contracts and agreements used by the US government to procure goods and services or provide financial assistance. It outlines 20 different types of contractual instruments for procurement ("contracts") and assistance ("assistance agreements" like grants and cooperative agreements). The document then provides brief descriptions of major contract types like fixed-price and cost reimbursement contracts. It also describes assistance agreements and other transaction agreements, noting their differences from contracts. Finally, it proposes a custom solution for commercial product labs to obtain federal R&D funding by combining elements of different agreement types.
FED GOV CON - Strategies for Success in Government ContractingJSchaus & Associates
This document provides an overview of strategies for successfully doing business with the U.S. government as a federal contractor. It discusses the different types of contracts and grants, important factors like politics, procedures, and timing. It also outlines strategies for sealing deals like subcontracting and taking advantage of small business set-asides. Key requirements are explained for vehicles like GSA Schedules and registering in systems like SAM. Government contracting laws and regulations are reviewed in areas like non-discrimination, affirmative action, wages, and safety standards. Successful bidding practices are also emphasized.
The document discusses securities laws and corporate financing in Indonesia. It begins with an overview of the new regulatory structure for financial services in Indonesia, noting that the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) was established in 2011 to integrate regulation of banking, capital markets, insurance, pensions and other financial services. It then outlines the key entities and participants in Indonesia's capital markets under the new OJK structure. These include stock exchanges, clearing and guarantee institutions, depository and settlement agencies, securities companies, investment managers, and supporting professionals. The document also provides reasons for replacing the previous financial services regulator, Bapepam, with the new OJK structure.
Securities Law and Corporate Financing
Human: Thank
William Kosar What Every Budget Officer Should Know_RwandaWilliam Kosar
This document provides an overview of key contract information for budget officers. It discusses types of contracts including public contracts, general conditions of contracts, and public-private partnerships. It also covers memorandums of understanding, performance guarantees, bid rigging, and types of resource exploration contracts like production sharing agreements and power purchase agreements. Checklists are recommended to ensure all important contract details are included. The dangers of memorandums of understanding being non-binding are outlined, and performance guarantees using letters of credit or bonds are described. Finally, common forms of bid rigging like cover bidding, bid suppression, bid rotation, and market allocation are defined, along with warning signs of anti-competitive bidding practices.
This webinar covered top issues for government contracts mergers and acquisitions. It discussed purchases of single contract vehicles like IDIQs and GWACs, compliance with GSA's price reduction clause, dealing with organizational conflict of interest issues, protecting intellectual property, and disclosure issues discovered during M&A diligence. Specific topics included justification for vehicle sales, GSA schedule pricing requirements, identifying potential OCIs, tracking funding sources for IP, and approaches for addressing issues uncovered during due diligence like investigating, communicating with the government, and using escrow or indemnification.
Legal Considerations For Doing Bussiness In IndiaAccenture
A U.S. company has several options for setting up business operations in India, including incorporating an Indian subsidiary or acquiring an existing Indian company. They can also establish a liaison, project, or branch office. The company must consider issues like equity caps, regulatory compliance, profit repatriation, taxation, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution through arbitration when establishing operations in India. Careful contract drafting and due diligence are important for a successful venture.
- Arrival, a developer of electric commercial vehicles, and CIIG Merger Corp. have entered into a business combination agreement to take Arrival public.
- The transaction values Arrival at a pro forma enterprise value of $5.39 billion and will provide $660 million in funding to support Arrival's growth plans.
- Arrival is developing four electric vehicle models for production starting in late 2021, and has $1.2 billion in orders from partners like UPS to date.
Ray Richards has over 15 years of experience in procurement, acquisitions, and contract administration for the federal government. He has extensive experience developing procurement strategies, issuing requests for proposals, conducting negotiations and cost analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance. His background includes expertise in small business opportunities, grants management, information technology acquisitions, and contract oversight and closeout. He is currently a contract specialist for USAID, where he works on procurements ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.
Reserve Bank Response to COVID-19 PandemicSumedha Fiscal
The Reserve Bank of India took swift and dynamic actions to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the key measures included:
1) Providing a moratorium on loan repayments and relaxing working capital financing norms for businesses.
2) Announcing long-term repo operations to inject liquidity into the banking system.
3) Easing bad loan classification norms and deferring interest payments on working capital to provide relief to borrowers.
However, some analysts felt that more may need to be done to support wage payments, interest costs, and restructuring for stressed companies in order to prevent long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
The document summarizes recent developments regarding mutual funds investing in commodities. Specifically, it discusses:
1) A Senate hearing where Senators criticized the IRS for private letter rulings allowing mutual funds to invest in commodities through offshore subsidiaries, claiming this maneuvered around rules limiting commodity investments.
2) In response, the IRS suspended new private letter rulings on this issue and will re-examine whether such income should be considered qualifying income for mutual funds.
3) This action creates uncertainty for mutual funds' ability to invest in commodities until the IRS issues new guidance.
This document discusses contracts and negligence for a business college. The college entered into a contract with a marketing agency to help improve its reputation but faced legal issues. It was sued due to negligence after a staff member was injured for not wearing proper attire. The college is liable through vicarious liability principles.
This document provides an overview of government contracting for librarians. It discusses why governments contract work out to private businesses, the federal budget process, and the key steps in the acquisitions process including planning, soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and contract administration. It also covers important laws like the Antideficiency Act to prevent overspending, and ethics requirements to avoid conflicts of interest. The goal is to educate librarians on the basics of the government contracting system and their potential roles in the process.
Govology Webinar: PPP Forgiveness, Indirect Rates and the Incurred Cost ProposalRobert E Jones
The accurate calculation of indirect rates is critical to budgets, proposals, provisional billing rates, and ultimately to company profitability. And the timely determination of final rates, final invoices and contract close-out is dependent on proper completion of the incurred cost proposal. By adding in PPP loans and Section 3610 funds you create another layer of complexity to an already confusing process for small business owners. This doesn't even consider the tax implications of PPP loans and other CARES Act or FFCRA COVID-19 relief options. Did you know according to FAR 31.201-5, contractors must accrue to the government the benefit of any refunds, rebates or credits received in the form of cost reductions or cash refunds? During this webinar we will discuss why contractors may or may not want to apply for forgiveness as well as provide technical guidance on the proper calculation on rates and completion of the incurred cost proposal.
Basics of selling to the government j kilian 031009jpeabody
The document provides an overview of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and selling to the government. PTAC assists Minnesota businesses to understand the government procurement process and identify contracting opportunities. Their services include market research, registration assistance, training, and an electronic bid matching service. In 2012, PTAC worked with over 1,100 clients and assisted in securing over $427 million in contracts. The document reviews the large government marketplace and outlines registration requirements, contracting methods, and keys to success when selling to federal, state, and local government agencies.
The document discusses the proposed combination of McDermott International and CB&I to create a premier global fully vertically integrated onshore-offshore company. The combined company would have scale and diversification to capitalize on global growth opportunities with a broad EPCI offering driven by technology and innovation. It cautions that the presentation contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provides details on where additional information on the proposed transaction can be found.
The document discusses contracts and negligence in business. It provides details on the elements required for a valid contract between TAM's College and a marketing firm called NAMS. The key points are:
1) TAM's College hired NAMS to help promote the school, agreeing to a one month contract and paying an advance of £2,500.
2) TAM's is now taking legal action against NAMS because they failed to deliver on the promises in the contract.
3) As an employer, TAM's College was also found vicariously liable for injuries suffered by an employee, and had to pay compensation.
This document provides an overview of the legal requirements for competition in federal contracting. It discusses the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA) which generally governs competition and requires full and open competition for contracts unless certain circumstances allow for noncompetitive procedures. It describes what constitutes full and open competition and the seven circumstances permitted for noncompetitive contracts under CICA. It also discusses special simplified procedures for small purchases, competition requirements for task and delivery order contracts, and recent legislative initiatives related to competition in federal contracting.
COVID Contracting - COVID-19 And The Federal Government Contracting Impact - 101JSchaus & Associates
This is part of our webinar series on COVID-19 and the impact on federal government contracting. We had legal experts, public affairs specialist, banking and finance professionals and procurement gurus answer questions sent in from the public.
The full recording can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/DTKe8ZD_1ps
LINK TO COVID CONTRACTING SITE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/covid-...
LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvC...
SBA DISASTER LOAN LINK: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
US Federal Government Contracting
Please visit us at http://www.JenniferSchaus.com for a full list of our complimentary webinars and #govcon services including GSA Schedule; SBA 8(a) Cert; Proposal Writing; Sales & Marketing; Contract Administration and more. WE ARE A DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON DC BASED FEDERAL CONSULTING FIRM. Main Office Phone: 202-365-0598 Jennifer Schaus JSchaus@JenniferSchaus.com
Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance (Series: Corporate & Regulato...Financial Poise
The volume and complexity of transactions related to procurement are some of the reasons that transactions with the government are most vulnerable to corruption. State and federal regulatory compliance can be tough to navigate and the process can make even routine sales and marketing practices vulnerable to civil and criminal liability. This webinar analyzes the regulatory framework, including identification of some of the legal risks in solicitations, pre- and post-award bid protests, contract compliance, change orders, and contract claims and disputes. The webinar also discusses defense strategies of a company that is accused of fraud or civil non-compliance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/procurement-government-contracting-compliance-2020/
This document provides an overview of government contracting and the services provided by Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC). It discusses the large size of the government marketplace and opportunities for both large primes and small businesses. It outlines the basic registration and certification process needed to do business with the federal and state governments. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the customer, applicable regulations, and marketing strategically to different government agencies and customers.
Position Paper No. 3-Pursuing Government R D Engagements-2Tony Mackey
The document discusses the various types of contracts and agreements used by the US government to procure goods and services or provide financial assistance. It outlines 20 different types of contractual instruments for procurement ("contracts") and assistance ("assistance agreements" like grants and cooperative agreements). The document then provides brief descriptions of major contract types like fixed-price and cost reimbursement contracts. It also describes assistance agreements and other transaction agreements, noting their differences from contracts. Finally, it proposes a custom solution for commercial product labs to obtain federal R&D funding by combining elements of different agreement types.
FED GOV CON - Strategies for Success in Government ContractingJSchaus & Associates
This document provides an overview of strategies for successfully doing business with the U.S. government as a federal contractor. It discusses the different types of contracts and grants, important factors like politics, procedures, and timing. It also outlines strategies for sealing deals like subcontracting and taking advantage of small business set-asides. Key requirements are explained for vehicles like GSA Schedules and registering in systems like SAM. Government contracting laws and regulations are reviewed in areas like non-discrimination, affirmative action, wages, and safety standards. Successful bidding practices are also emphasized.
The document discusses securities laws and corporate financing in Indonesia. It begins with an overview of the new regulatory structure for financial services in Indonesia, noting that the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) was established in 2011 to integrate regulation of banking, capital markets, insurance, pensions and other financial services. It then outlines the key entities and participants in Indonesia's capital markets under the new OJK structure. These include stock exchanges, clearing and guarantee institutions, depository and settlement agencies, securities companies, investment managers, and supporting professionals. The document also provides reasons for replacing the previous financial services regulator, Bapepam, with the new OJK structure.
Securities Law and Corporate Financing
Human: Thank
William Kosar What Every Budget Officer Should Know_RwandaWilliam Kosar
This document provides an overview of key contract information for budget officers. It discusses types of contracts including public contracts, general conditions of contracts, and public-private partnerships. It also covers memorandums of understanding, performance guarantees, bid rigging, and types of resource exploration contracts like production sharing agreements and power purchase agreements. Checklists are recommended to ensure all important contract details are included. The dangers of memorandums of understanding being non-binding are outlined, and performance guarantees using letters of credit or bonds are described. Finally, common forms of bid rigging like cover bidding, bid suppression, bid rotation, and market allocation are defined, along with warning signs of anti-competitive bidding practices.
This webinar covered top issues for government contracts mergers and acquisitions. It discussed purchases of single contract vehicles like IDIQs and GWACs, compliance with GSA's price reduction clause, dealing with organizational conflict of interest issues, protecting intellectual property, and disclosure issues discovered during M&A diligence. Specific topics included justification for vehicle sales, GSA schedule pricing requirements, identifying potential OCIs, tracking funding sources for IP, and approaches for addressing issues uncovered during due diligence like investigating, communicating with the government, and using escrow or indemnification.
Legal Considerations For Doing Bussiness In IndiaAccenture
A U.S. company has several options for setting up business operations in India, including incorporating an Indian subsidiary or acquiring an existing Indian company. They can also establish a liaison, project, or branch office. The company must consider issues like equity caps, regulatory compliance, profit repatriation, taxation, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution through arbitration when establishing operations in India. Careful contract drafting and due diligence are important for a successful venture.
- Arrival, a developer of electric commercial vehicles, and CIIG Merger Corp. have entered into a business combination agreement to take Arrival public.
- The transaction values Arrival at a pro forma enterprise value of $5.39 billion and will provide $660 million in funding to support Arrival's growth plans.
- Arrival is developing four electric vehicle models for production starting in late 2021, and has $1.2 billion in orders from partners like UPS to date.
Ray Richards has over 15 years of experience in procurement, acquisitions, and contract administration for the federal government. He has extensive experience developing procurement strategies, issuing requests for proposals, conducting negotiations and cost analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance. His background includes expertise in small business opportunities, grants management, information technology acquisitions, and contract oversight and closeout. He is currently a contract specialist for USAID, where he works on procurements ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.
Reserve Bank Response to COVID-19 PandemicSumedha Fiscal
The Reserve Bank of India took swift and dynamic actions to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the key measures included:
1) Providing a moratorium on loan repayments and relaxing working capital financing norms for businesses.
2) Announcing long-term repo operations to inject liquidity into the banking system.
3) Easing bad loan classification norms and deferring interest payments on working capital to provide relief to borrowers.
However, some analysts felt that more may need to be done to support wage payments, interest costs, and restructuring for stressed companies in order to prevent long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
The document summarizes recent developments regarding mutual funds investing in commodities. Specifically, it discusses:
1) A Senate hearing where Senators criticized the IRS for private letter rulings allowing mutual funds to invest in commodities through offshore subsidiaries, claiming this maneuvered around rules limiting commodity investments.
2) In response, the IRS suspended new private letter rulings on this issue and will re-examine whether such income should be considered qualifying income for mutual funds.
3) This action creates uncertainty for mutual funds' ability to invest in commodities until the IRS issues new guidance.
This document discusses contracts and negligence for a business college. The college entered into a contract with a marketing agency to help improve its reputation but faced legal issues. It was sued due to negligence after a staff member was injured for not wearing proper attire. The college is liable through vicarious liability principles.
This document provides an overview of government contracting for librarians. It discusses why governments contract work out to private businesses, the federal budget process, and the key steps in the acquisitions process including planning, soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and contract administration. It also covers important laws like the Antideficiency Act to prevent overspending, and ethics requirements to avoid conflicts of interest. The goal is to educate librarians on the basics of the government contracting system and their potential roles in the process.
Govology Webinar: PPP Forgiveness, Indirect Rates and the Incurred Cost ProposalRobert E Jones
The accurate calculation of indirect rates is critical to budgets, proposals, provisional billing rates, and ultimately to company profitability. And the timely determination of final rates, final invoices and contract close-out is dependent on proper completion of the incurred cost proposal. By adding in PPP loans and Section 3610 funds you create another layer of complexity to an already confusing process for small business owners. This doesn't even consider the tax implications of PPP loans and other CARES Act or FFCRA COVID-19 relief options. Did you know according to FAR 31.201-5, contractors must accrue to the government the benefit of any refunds, rebates or credits received in the form of cost reductions or cash refunds? During this webinar we will discuss why contractors may or may not want to apply for forgiveness as well as provide technical guidance on the proper calculation on rates and completion of the incurred cost proposal.
Basics of selling to the government j kilian 031009jpeabody
The document provides an overview of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and selling to the government. PTAC assists Minnesota businesses to understand the government procurement process and identify contracting opportunities. Their services include market research, registration assistance, training, and an electronic bid matching service. In 2012, PTAC worked with over 1,100 clients and assisted in securing over $427 million in contracts. The document reviews the large government marketplace and outlines registration requirements, contracting methods, and keys to success when selling to federal, state, and local government agencies.
The document discusses the proposed combination of McDermott International and CB&I to create a premier global fully vertically integrated onshore-offshore company. The combined company would have scale and diversification to capitalize on global growth opportunities with a broad EPCI offering driven by technology and innovation. It cautions that the presentation contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provides details on where additional information on the proposed transaction can be found.
The document discusses contracts and negligence in business. It provides details on the elements required for a valid contract between TAM's College and a marketing firm called NAMS. The key points are:
1) TAM's College hired NAMS to help promote the school, agreeing to a one month contract and paying an advance of £2,500.
2) TAM's is now taking legal action against NAMS because they failed to deliver on the promises in the contract.
3) As an employer, TAM's College was also found vicariously liable for injuries suffered by an employee, and had to pay compensation.
This document provides an overview of the legal requirements for competition in federal contracting. It discusses the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA) which generally governs competition and requires full and open competition for contracts unless certain circumstances allow for noncompetitive procedures. It describes what constitutes full and open competition and the seven circumstances permitted for noncompetitive contracts under CICA. It also discusses special simplified procedures for small purchases, competition requirements for task and delivery order contracts, and recent legislative initiatives related to competition in federal contracting.
COVID Contracting - COVID-19 And The Federal Government Contracting Impact - 101JSchaus & Associates
This is part of our webinar series on COVID-19 and the impact on federal government contracting. We had legal experts, public affairs specialist, banking and finance professionals and procurement gurus answer questions sent in from the public.
The full recording can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/DTKe8ZD_1ps
LINK TO COVID CONTRACTING SITE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/covid-...
LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvC...
SBA DISASTER LOAN LINK: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
US Federal Government Contracting
Please visit us at http://www.JenniferSchaus.com for a full list of our complimentary webinars and #govcon services including GSA Schedule; SBA 8(a) Cert; Proposal Writing; Sales & Marketing; Contract Administration and more. WE ARE A DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON DC BASED FEDERAL CONSULTING FIRM. Main Office Phone: 202-365-0598 Jennifer Schaus JSchaus@JenniferSchaus.com
Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance (Series: Corporate & Regulato...Financial Poise
The volume and complexity of transactions related to procurement are some of the reasons that transactions with the government are most vulnerable to corruption. State and federal regulatory compliance can be tough to navigate and the process can make even routine sales and marketing practices vulnerable to civil and criminal liability. This webinar analyzes the regulatory framework, including identification of some of the legal risks in solicitations, pre- and post-award bid protests, contract compliance, change orders, and contract claims and disputes. The webinar also discusses defense strategies of a company that is accused of fraud or civil non-compliance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/procurement-government-contracting-compliance-2020/
The document provides an overview of the U.S. General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedules program. It discusses that Schedules are government-wide contracts for commercial products and services that provide agencies flexibility and reduced acquisition times. It notes that over 18,000 contractors participate in Schedules, including over 13,000 small businesses. The document outlines ordering procedures and tips for achieving best value from Schedules.
Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance (Series: Corporate & Regulato...Financial Poise
The United States government is one of the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. The volume and complexity of transactions related to procurement are some of the reasons that transactions with the government are most vulnerable to corruption. State and federal regulatory compliance can be tough to navigate and the process can make even routine sales and marketing practices vulnerable to civil and criminal liability. This webinar analyzes the regulatory framework, including identification of some of the legal risks in solicitations, pre- and post-award bid protests, contract compliance, change orders, and contract claims and disputes. The webinar also discusses defense strategies of a company that is accused of fraud or civil non-compliance. The panel will also examine how the pandemic has increased activity in certain sectors and how the volume, speed, and emergent conditions have presented new challenges in terms of compliance in government contracts.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/procurement-government-contracting-compliance-2021/
This document discusses various ways that the government buys goods and services. It describes contracting vehicles like RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, open market purchases, credit cards, IFBs, sole source contracts, GSA schedules, and GWACs. It provides brief explanations of these different contract types and how agencies can determine best value. The document also summarizes tips for contractors, like getting on contract vehicles, determining what makes you unique, seeking BPAs and teaming agreements, knowing your competition and the agency, and understanding federal acquisition regulations.
Having a GSA Schedule Is More Important to Your Government Practice Than Ever...Winvale
This document provides an overview and summary of information about the GSA Schedule program and federal contracting opportunities:
- It discusses the importance of the GSA Schedule program and recent federal budget levels. Spending on GSA Schedules was over $34 billion in 2014.
- Popular GSA Schedules like Schedule 70 for IT have the highest sales volumes. Requirements to participate include financial statements, past performance history, and pricing documentation.
- Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiatives like those for office supplies and delivery services aim to leverage government buying power. The webinar providers advise on researching federal opportunities.
Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance (Series: Corporate & Regulato...Financial Poise
The volume and complexity of transactions related to procurement are some of the reasons that transactions with the government are most vulnerable to corruption. State and federal regulatory compliance can be tough to navigate and the process can make even routine sales and marketing practices vulnerable to civil and criminal liability. This webinar analyzes the regulatory framework, including identification of some of the legal risks in solicitations, pre- and post-award bid protests, contract compliance, change orders, and contract claims and disputes. The webinar also discusses defense strategies of a company that is accused of fraud or civil non-compliance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/procurement-government-contracting-compliance-2019/
This document provides information for reporters covering federally-funded highway and transit projects, including an overview of the DOT Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG) and its role in overseeing $40 billion provided annually for transportation projects. It also defines fraud and describes common fraud schemes, and lists indicators that can help detect fraud in the bidding, construction, and funding of transportation projects. Reporters are directed to DOT-OIG's website and past audits for additional details on oversight of federal transportation funds.
The document provides information about the McCormick Place supplier diversity program. It discusses how registering as a vendor is important for communication and notifications. It emphasizes the importance of certification and outlines the different certification agencies accepted. It provides tips for minority and women-owned businesses to pursue opportunities, such as attending outreach events, following procurement plans, and using the Freedom of Information Act. Compliance monitoring of subcontractor payments is mandatory. The supplier diversity fair is highlighted as an opportunity for networking.
While creatively designing this piece I realized how much residents of our City could benefit from knowing more about the Procurement process.
It’s a great resource for newly certified firms, or certified firms that are looking to gain more insight and information about qualifying for contracts.
This document consists of the Procurement Procedures Manual for Public Procurement in Ekiti State. The document was published by the Bureau of Public Procurement, Ekiti State Nigeria.
The document provides an overview of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts through the General Services Administration (GSA). Key points:
- FSS contracts allow pre-approved vendors to provide goods and services to the government more quickly and easily compared to open bidding, saving both buyers and vendors time and money.
- Small businesses are well-suited for FSS contracts, as 23% of government spending is set aside for small business. Obtaining an FSS contract involves an application process to qualify a company's products/services.
- The GSA schedule simplifies procurement for government agencies by pre-qualifying vendors and allowing agencies to set up blanket purchase agreements to streamline repeat purchasing.
Researching Federal Business Opportunities Best PracticesWinvale
This presentation includes:
Why you should never pay for bid boards
How to uncover viable opportunities
Why you should (almost) never chase opportunities on bid boards
How to turn agency documents into business development gold
Which Government Procurement Databases to use
DCAA/DCMA Compliance & Audit Changes Facing All Government Contractors and Re...Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP
This document summarizes a presentation given by Insero & Company CPAs on recent changes affecting government contractors and IRS audits. Regarding government contractors, it discusses increased compliance requirements from agencies like DCAA and DCMA, including certified cost reporting and strict record keeping. It outlines the federal procurement process and supply chain. For IRS audits, it provides an overview of the IRS divisions and audit types, noting more specialized auditors and transparency into taxpayers' activities. It discusses strategies like retaining representation and being cooperative.
The document provides guidance on procurement planning for the government of Guyana. It discusses the importance of procurement planning, forecasting needs, developing a procurement work plan, and defining roles and responsibilities in the procurement process. The goals of the planning manual are to ensure acquisitions meet requirements, provide best value for money, allow fair vendor access, and ensure accountability. Key steps in the planning process include forecasting needs, developing a work plan to define requirements and acquisition processes, and scheduling timeframes.
Executive Office of the President OBAMA June 6, 2012 memoKeven Barnes
This memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget provides guidance to agencies on three steps to improve small business contracting: 1) Maximizing opportunities for small businesses on contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold, 2) Increasing small business utilization on multiple award contracts, and 3) Strengthening accountability among senior leadership for meeting small business goals. Agencies are asked to take specific actions in each of these areas and report their progress to OMB.
PROCUREMENT PLAN
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SCM420: Procurement and Acquisition
Colorado Department of Revenue
Theodore Hickman
8 June 2017
Table of Contents
3Organizational Overview
Materials Purchased
5
Bid and Proposal Documents
6
Contract Types
9
Third-Party Logistics (3PLs)
11
Supplier Relationship Management
12
Contract Closeout
14
Maintaining Supplier Performance
15
Memo to Procurement Officer
16
References
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Government contracting 101 part 2
1. 1
Government Contracting 101 – PART 2
Text File
Slide 1 Government Contracting 101
Part 2 How the Government Buys
SBA – U.S. Small Business Administration
November 2011
Narrative
Welcome to SBA’s training program, Government Contracting 101, Part 2.
Slide 2 Introduction
• Designed to help small businesses understand how the government buys goods and services
• Part 2 (this module)
– How the government buys
• Parts 1 & 3 (not included in this module)
– Prime & subcontracting programs, SBA certifications, and WOSB & veterans programs
How to sell to the government
Narrative
This training module is designed to help small businesses understand how the government buys goods
and services.
There are three parts to the GC 101 training program. This part, part two, discusses the steps used by
the government to purchase what it needs.
Parts one and three provide clarity and training around prime and subcontract assistance programs, SBA
certification programs, women and veteran owned small business programs and how to sell to the
government.
Slide 3 Learning Objectives
1. Understand the contracting methods used by government contracting officers to buy goods and
services
2. Know about types of contracts and agreements
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3. Understand key parts of the FAR, and
4. Know where to find additional contracting resources
Narrative
After reviewing this training program you should:
1. Understand the contracting methods used by government contracting officers to buy goods and
services.
2. Know about types of contracts and agreements.
3. Understand key parts of the FAR. And,
4. Know where to find additional contracting resources.
Slide 4 How the Government Buys
How the Government Buys – no narrative
Slide 5 How the Government Buys
• Government buys from suppliers who meet certain qualifications
• Standardized buying procedures and rules outlined in the FAR are used
• Several contracting methods are employed:
– Credit card / micro-purchases
– Simplified acquisition procedures
– Sealed bidding
– Contracting by negotiation
– Consolidated purchasing programs (GSA schedules, GWACs, etc.)
Narrative
The government applies standardized procedures to buy products and services it needs from suppliers
who meet certain qualifications.
Contracting officials use procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, commonly known as
the FAR, to guide government purchases.
3. 3
The primary contracting methods used by the government are: micro-purchases; simplified acquisition
procedures; sealed bidding; contract by negotiations; and, consolidated purchasing programs, such as
the use of GSA schedules, Government Wide Acquisition Contracts and other multiple award vehicles.
Each of these contracting methods is discussed in the following.
Slide 6 Credit Card Opportunities
• Individual government purchases under $3,000
• Competition not required
• Government credit cards are often used
• Micro-purchases are not reserved for small businesses
• 70% of all government procurement transactions are facilitated with a credit card
• FAR 13.301
Narrative
Generally speaking, government purchases of individual items under $3,000.00 are considered micro-
purchases.
Such government buys do not require competitive bids or quotes and agencies can simply pay using a
Government Purchase Card or credit card, without the involvement of a procurement officer.
It is important to note, about 70 percent of all government procurement transactions are for micro-
purchases under$3,000 and are facilitated with a credit card. In fiscal year 2010, this represented over
$19 billion dollars.
Credit card opportunities in the government buying space are huge.
Slide 7 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
• Federal law streamlines government purchasing for buys under $150,000
• Simplified acquisition procedures can be used
• Government purchases above $3,000, but under $150,000 are reserved for small businesses
• FAR 13.000-13.501
Narrative
The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act and other statutory amendments removed many competition
restrictions on government purchases under $150,000.
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Agencies can use simplified procedures for soliciting and evaluating bids up to $150,000. Government
agencies, however, are still required to advertise all planned purchases over $25,000 in Federal Business
Opportunities or the FBO (www.fedbizopps.gov), the government’s online listing and database of
available procurement opportunities.
Simplified acquisition procedures require fewer administrative details, fewer approval levels, and less
documentation. The procedures require all federal purchases above $3,000, but under $150,000, to be
reserved for small businesses, an important point.
This small business set-aside applies, unless the contracting official cannot obtain offers from two or
more small firms who are competitive on price, quality and delivery.
Slide 8 Sealed Bidding
• Competitive buying method for specific and clear government requirements
• IFB “Invitation for Bid” is the method used for the sealed bid process
• Contract is awarded to the lowest bidder who is fully responsive
• IFBs are available online for review at: www.fbo.gov
• FAR 14.101-14.105
Narrative
Sealed bidding is how the government buys competitively when its requirements are very specific, clear
and complete.
An IFB or “Invitation For Bid” is the method used for the sealed bid process. Typically, an IFB includes a
description of the product or service to be acquired, instructions for preparing a bid, the conditions for
purchase, delivery, payment and other requirements associated with the bid, including a deadline for
bid submissions.
Each sealed bid is opened in a public setting by a government contracting officer, at the time designated
in the invitation. All bids are read aloud and recorded. A contract is then awarded by the agency to the
lowest bidder who is determined to be fully responsive to the needs of the government.
Government-wide IFBs are available daily for review in the government’s online listing service, Federal
Business Opportunities. This electronic service, which is discussed in detail later, also provides direct
links to available IFB invitations.
Slide 9 Contracting by Negotiations
• Preferred method in many federal procurement actions
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• Typically used for contracts that will exceed $150,000 and when highly technical products and
services are being sought
• RFPs & RFQs are primary government request vehicles
Narrative
Contracting by negotiation is used in many federal procurement actions. This is typically a more
complicated process for companies wanting to sell to the government. It is also a method that is more
time consuming for buying agencies.
This is how it works….. In certain cases, when the value of a government contract exceeds $150,000 and
when it necessitates a highly technical product or service, the government may issue a Request for
Proposal. In a typical RFP, the government will request a product or service it needs, and solicit
proposals from prospective contractors on how they intend to carry out that request, and at what price.
Proposals in response to an RFP can be subject to negotiation after they have been submitted.
When the government is merely checking into the possibility of acquiring a product or service, it may
issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ). A response to an RFQ by a prospective contractor is not considered
an offer, and consequently, cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract.
Government-wide RFPs and RFQs are also available daily for review in the FBO.
Slide 10 Consolidated Purchasing Vehicles
• Most government agencies have common purchasing needs.
• Centralized purchasing or procurement vehicles are used to realize economies of scale
• Multiple Award Schedules, such as GSA Schedules or Government Wide Acquisition Contracts
(GWACs) are important contracting vehicles
• FAR 2.101(b)
• DFARS 207.170
Narrative
Most government agencies have common purchasing needs.
Sometimes the government can realize economies of scale by centralizing the purchasing of certain
types of products or services. This is called consolidated purchasing and multiple award, acquisition
vehicles are typically used.
The most common multiple award schedules are GSA Schedules or Government Wide Acquisition
Contracts, called G-WACs. These centralized buying vehicles are negotiated by the government with
awards to many potential vendors and used by multiple agencies buying goods and services.
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Slide 11 Types of Contracts and Agreements
Types of contracts and agreements – no narrative
Slide 12 Types of Contracts and Agreements
• Fixed Price
• Cost-Reimbursement
• Incentive Contracts
• Indefinite Delivery Contracts
• Time-and-Materials & Labor-Hour Contracts
• Agreements
Narrative
OK – so we have discussed the primary buying methods used by the government.
Let’s now take a look at the types of contracts and agreements that are typically used. Specifically, let’s
look at fixed price, cost-reimbursement, incentive contracts, indefinite delivery contracts, time and
materials and labor hour contracts and agreements.
Slide 13 Fixed Price Contracts
• Most common type of contracts that small businesses are involved with
• Final price is determined before the work is performed
– Firm fixed price
– Fixed price with economic adjustment
– Fixed price incentive
• FAR 16.202-16.204
Narrative
Fixed-price contracts are the most common types of contracts that small businesses are involved with.
They provide for a firm price or, in appropriate cases, an adjustable price.
A firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the
contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract.
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A fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment provides for upward and downward revision of
the stated contract price upon the occurrence of specified contingencies.
And finally, a fixed-price incentive contract is a contract that provides for adjusting profit and
establishing the final contract price by a formula based on the relationship of final negotiated total cost
to total target cost.
Slide 14 Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
• Cost
• Cost sharing
• Cost plus fixed fee
• Cost plus incentive fee
• Cost plus award fee
• FAR 16.302-16.306
Narrative
Cost-reimbursement contracts provide for payment of allowable incurred costs, to the extent prescribed
in the contract. These contracts establish an estimate of total cost for the purpose of obligating funds
and establishing a ceiling that the contractor may not exceed without the approval of the contracting
officer.
This type of contract is used when — circumstances do not allow the agency to define its requirements
sufficiently to allow for a fixed-price type contract, or uncertainties involved in contract performance do
not permit costs to be estimated with sufficient accuracy to use any type of fixed-price contract.
A cost contract is a contract in which the contractor receives no fee. A cost-sharing contract is a contract
in which the contractor receives no fee and is reimbursed only for an agreed-upon portion of its
allowable costs.
A cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is a contract that provides for payment to the contractor of a negotiated
fee that is fixed at the inception of the contract.
A cost-plus-incentive-fee contract is a contract that provides for an initially negotiated fee to be
adjusted later by a formula based on the relationship of total allowable costs to total target costs.
A cost-plus-award-fee contract is a contract that provides for a fee consisting of a base amount, fixed at
inception of the contract and an award amount, based upon a judgmental evaluation by the
Government.
Slide 15 Incentive Contracts
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• Appropriate when firm fixed price contracts are not appropriate and goods can be acquired at a
lower cost
• Most incentive contracts only include cost incentives
• FAR 16.401-16.406
Narrative
Incentive contracts are appropriate when a firm-fixed-price contract is not appropriate and the required
supplies or services can be acquired at lower costs and, in certain instances, with improved delivery or
technical performance, by relating the amount of profit or fee payable under the contract to the
contractor’s performance.
Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by establishing reasonable and
attainable targets that are clearly communicated to the contractor, and
by including appropriate incentive arrangements designed to motivate contractor efforts and discourage
contractor inefficiency.
Slide 16 Indefinite Delivery Contracts
• Definite quantity contracts
• Requirements contracts
• Indefinite delivery contracts
• FAR 16.500-16.506
Narrative
There are three types of indefinite-delivery contracts: definite-quantity contracts, requirements
contracts, and indefinite-quantity contracts. The appropriate type of indefinite-delivery contract may be
used to acquire supplies or services when the exact times or exact quantities of future deliveries are not
known at the time of contract award.
Indefinite-quantity contracts are also known as delivery-order contracts or task-order contracts.
A definite-quantity contract provides for delivery of a definite quantity of specific supplies or services for
a fixed period, with deliveries or performance at designated locations.
A requirements contract provides for filling actual purchase requirements for supplies or services during
a specified contract period - from one contractor.
An indefinite-quantity contract provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed
period. Quantity limits may be stated as number of units or as dollar values.
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Slide 17 Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity Contracts
• Most common definite quantity contracts are known as IDIQs
• Commonly used for service contracts and A&E services
• IDIQ contracts often issued as Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts
• FAR 16.5001(a)
Narrative
The most common type of indefinite delivery contracts are known as IDIQs or Indefinite delivery /
indefinite quantity contracts.
IDIQ contracts are most often used for service contracts and Architect-Engineering services. Awards are
usually for base years as well as option years. Agencies place delivery orders - for supplies - or task
orders - for services - against a basic contract for individual requirements. An IDIQ contract is typically
used when a buying facility cannot predetermine the precise quantities of supplies or services that will
be required during the contract period.
IDIQ contracts are often multi-agency contracts issued as Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts or
GWACs. Or, they may be government agency-specific contracts. GSA and DOD use IDIQ contracts
frequently.
Slide 18 Time and Materials – Labor Hour Contracts
• Such contracts provide for acquiring supplies and services on the basis of direct labor hours and
fixed hourly rates
• FAR 16.601-16.603
Narrative
A time-and-materials contract is designed for acquiring supplies or services on the basis of direct labor
hours at specified fixed hourly rates that include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses,
and profit; and actual cost for materials.
A time-and-materials contract is typically only used when it is not possible -- at the time of placing the
contract – to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work, or to anticipate costs with any
reasonable degree of confidence.
A labor-hour contract is a variation of the time-and-materials contract, differing only in that materials
are not supplied by the contractor.
Slide 19 Agreements
• Basic Order Agreements (BOA)
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• Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA)
• FAR 16.701-16.703
Narrative
A basic agreement is a written instrument of understanding, negotiated between an agency or
contracting activity and a contractor that contains contract clauses applying to future contracts.
It anticipates separate future contracts that will incorporate – by reference or attachment -- the
required and applicable clauses agreed upon in the basic agreement.
A basic agreement is not a contract.
Let’s take a look at Basic Order Agreements and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
Slide 20 Basic Order Agreement
• BOA is a written instrument of understanding that contains:
– Terms for future orders
– Description of supplies or services to be ordered
– Methods of pricing, issuing and delivering
• Not a contract
Narrative
A basic order agreement is a written instrument of understanding, negotiated between an agency or
contracting office and a contractor that contains: (1) terms and clauses applying to future contracts,
(2) a description of supplies or services to be provided, and (3) methods for pricing, issuing, and
delivering future orders under the basic order agreement. Again, the basic order agreement is not a
contract.
A basic order agreement may be used to expedite contracting for uncertain requirements for supplies or
services when specific items, quantities, and prices are not known at the time the agreement is
executed, but a substantial number of requirements -- for the type of supplies or services covered by the
agreement -- are anticipated to be purchased from the contractor.
Slide 21 Blanket Purchase Agreement
• BPA is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by
establishing “charge accounts” with qualified sources of supply
• May be established when:
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– Broad class of supplies or services are needed but exact items, quantities and delivery
requirements are not known
– Need to provide commercial sources of supply
– BPA would avoid writing numerous purchase orders
– No existing requirements contract
• FAR 13.303-1-7
Narrative
A blanket purchase agreement is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies
or services by establishing “charge accounts” with qualified sources of supply. BPAs are typically
established for use by an organization or agency responsible for providing supplies for its own
operations or for other offices, installations, or functions.
The following are circumstances under which BPAs are established:
There is a wide variety of items in a broad class of supplies or services that are generally purchased, but
the exact items, quantities, and delivery requirements are not known in advance and may vary
considerably. Or, the use of this procedure would avoid the writing of numerous purchase orders. And,
there is no existing contract vehicle for the same supply or service that the contracting activity is
required to use.
Slide 22 8(a) STARS II-- GWAC
• Awarded by the GSA on July 29, 2011 as an 8(a) small business set-aside
• Second generation – Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services (STARS)
• Promotes small business utilization for agencies acquiring IT services
• Reserved exclusively for qualified 8(a) certified small businesses
Narrative
So, we have discussed contracting methods and types of contracts and agreements used by the
government. Let’s look at an example.
Recently, the GSA awarded the 8(a) STARS II – GWAC, set-aside for 8(a) certified small businesses. This
is the second generation Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services contract.
This GWAC was awarded on July 29, 2011 and is designed to promote small business utilization when
agencies are purchasing information technology services or IT-based solutions. The STARS II program is
reserved exclusively for qualified 8(a) certified small businesses.
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Slide 23 DOD – MATOC
• Multiple Award Task Order Contract
• Vehicle used to support DOD construction and construction support projects
• Set-asides are available through this vehicle
Narrative
Another example is a Multiple Award Task Order Contract used by the Department of Defense.
This vehicle is being used to support DOD construction and construction support projects. Such a buying
vehicle is currently being used to support Air Force Installations East of the Mississippi. In this case, set-
asides are available for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and other contract pools.
Slide 24 The Rules
The rules-no narrative.
Slide 25 The Rules
• You have to know the rules, to play in the game
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - http://www.arnet.gov/far/ - outlines the rules
• Key small business parts of the FAR include:
• Subpart 8.4 – Federal Supply Schedules
• Part 13 – Simplified Acquisitions
• Part 14 – Sealed Bidding
• Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiation
• Part 16 – Types of Contracts
• Part 19 – Small Business Programs
Narrative
Understanding the government’s procurement rules is critical to the success of a small business wanting
to participate as a government contractor. The FAR is the roadmap for doing business with the
government. It outlines all of the rules.
It is a comprehensive guide indexed by topic. It is an excellent resource tool. The most common FAR
sections used by small business are:
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• Subpart 8.4 – Federal Supply Schedules
• Part 13 – Simplified Acquisitions
• Part 14 – Sealed Bidding
• Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiation
• Part 16 – Types of Contracts
• Part 19 – Small Business Programs
Slide 26 Resources and Tools
Resources and tools - no narrative.
Slide 27 Resources and Tools
• Federal Acquisition Regulations
– https://www.acquisition.gov/far
• Acquisition Central
– https://www.acquisition.gov/
• FAR Part 19 – Small Business Programs
– http://www.acquisition.gov/far
• Code of Federal Regulations (13CFR)
– http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
• Federal Business Opportunities
– http://www.fbo.gov
• SBA-Government Contracting
– http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/gc/index.html
Narrative
Information is power. Numerous resources are available to help you better understand government
contracting programs.
Slide 28 Resources and Tools
• Online Representations & Certification Application (ORCA)
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– https://orca.bpn.gov
• Agency Supplemental Regulations
– https://www.acquisition.gov/agency_supp_regs.asp
• Find your local:
– SBA district office http://www.sba.gov/localresources/index.html
– Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) http://www.aptac-
us.org/new/Govt_Contracting/find.php
– SCORE chapter http://www.score.org/
– Small Business Development Center http://www.asbdc-us.org/
– Women’s Business Center http://www.awbc.biz/locate.asp
Narrative
Learn from these resources and use them as tools.
Slide 29 Conclusion
• Thank you for participating in Part 2, of the Government Contracting 101 training program
• Review Parts 1 and 3
– Government Contracting and Certification Programs
– How to Sell to the Government
Thank you…
Narrative
Thank you for participating in Part 2, of the Government Contracting 101 training program. Much
information was covered and we hope it is helpful in understanding how the government buys goods
and services.
Please also review parts 1 and 3, which provide clarity and training around government contracting and
certification programs and, how to sell to the government.
Thank you.