87th Air Base Wing

Ms. Suzanne Edgar

Flight Chief, 87 CONS

Doing Business with the Federal Government

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Getting Started

In order to contract with the Government you must:

• Obtain a DUNS Number

• Register with Central Contractors Registration

• Obtain a Commercial and Government Entity Code(CAGE)

• Register with Online Representations and Certifications

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DUNS Number

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)

Identifies business entities worldwide

Assigned by Duns & Bradstreet, Inc.

http://www.dnb.com/us

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Dun and Bradstreet

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Central Contractor Registration(CCR)

FAR 4.11 requires all prospective vendors to be registered in CCR prior to the award of a contract

Registration not required for purchases made with the Government Purchase Card (GPC)

Requires annual renewal What you need to register

1) DUNS Number

2) Tax Id Number

3) Statistical Information about your business

4) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Information

www.ccr.gov

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CCR Home Page

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NAICS

North American Industry Classification System

• Used by Federal statistic agencies in classifying businesses for collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S business economy

NAICS code

• describes the industry type, and

• identifies business size standard The size standard is expressed either in:

• millions of dollars (constructions, services), or

• number of employees (manufacturing)

http://www.census.gov/naics

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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

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CAGE Code

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

• Five position code identifying companies doing or wishing to do business with the Federal Government.

• This code provides standard method of identifying facilities at a specific location and may be used for pre-Award Surveys, Facility Clearance, etc.

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cage_welcome.asp

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Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE)

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ORCA

Online Representation and Certifications Application

• e-government initiative

• Designed to replace the paper Reps & Certs (part of solicitation)

https://orca.bpn.gov

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ORCA

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Invoicing the Government

Electronic invoicing

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System

• Vendors submit invoices online

• Government customer submits inspection and receiving reports online

• Training provided for by the government

https://wawf.eb.mil/index.html

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Wide Area Workflow(WAWF)

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Small Business Administration(SBA)

Small business loans

Small disadvantaged businesses - 8(a) program

HubZone certification

Joint Venture approval

http://www.sba.gov

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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)

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Contract Opportunities

Contract opportunities are “posted” on the Web

• Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)

Includes a synopsis of the requirement

Download Bid Packages

Synopsis of Award

Sources Sought Notices • Not a request for proposal or quote• Method to perform market research, verify requirements,

validate an approach to a solution & ensure competition

www.fbo.gov

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Federal Business Opportunities(FEDBIZOPPS)

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USAF Small Business Web Site

Long Range Acquisition Estimates (LRAE)

• procurement forecast for all Air Force bases

Small Business Specialist Directory

Small Business Training Modular

http://www.airforcesmallbiz.org

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US Air Force Small Business

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Unique Needs For Construction

Contracts >$100,000 (Miller Act)

• Performance and Payment Bonds Mandatory

100% of the original contract price

Additional bonding required if contract price increases

Contracts from $30,000 - $100,000

• Two of the following payment protection required:

• Payment bond; irrevocable letter of credit (ILC); tripartite escrow agreement; or certificate of deposit

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Additional Info

Bid Guarantees

• Only if Performance & Payment bonds are required

Bonding

• Not required for most service contracts

Insurance for working on Government Installation

• Amount and type specified in solicitation

Base Entry Procedures

• Criminal background check for all contractor’s employees and subcontractors at every tier

• Base Entry Procedure Appendix included in each solicitation

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JB-MDL Small Business POC

87th ABW and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst• Ms. Lidija Erazo, Small Business Specialist

• Email: lidija.erazo@mcguire.af.mil

• (609) 754-5929

Role of Small Business Specialist• Assist and counsel small businesses

• Provide advice on how to do business with the government on matters related to procurement processes and opportunities, etc.

• Manage Installation’s Small Business Program and advise the Commander on small business matters

• Represent installation at industry trade shows,events & conferences

• Coordinate on all requirements above $10,000 to ensure maximum small business participation in prime & subcontracting opportunities

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QUESTIONS?