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Tips & Opportunities for Small Businesses
AMC Annual SB ConferenceMcLean Hilton
George Mason UniversityProcurement Technical Assistance Program
November 13, 2008
School of Public Policy
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PTAP Background
PTAP •Defense Logistics Agency SCAA•Began mid 80’s - PTAP early 90’s•Originally DoD oriented•Mid 90’s extended to other Federal•Now includes State and Local•One stop shop - pre and post award
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THE MASON ENTERPRISE CENTER
PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
MASON ENTERPRISECENTER
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS
MENTOR-PROTÉGÉPROGRAM OFFICE
FAIRFAX INNOVATION
CENTER
TELEWORK AND TRAINING CENTER
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS
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Procurement Technical Assistance Programhttp://www.VAPTAP.org
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Commonwealth of Virginia PTAC’s
State-wide Program- George Mason University– Northern Virginia - City of Fairfax– Central Virginia - Charlottesville– Hampton Roads – Newport News
Other Virginia Regional PTAC’s– Southwest VA Comm. College – Richlands– Crater Procurement Assistance Center - Petersburg
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PTAC Services
Outreach– Seminars & Conferences (sponsor and
participant)– Associations (networking and participation)
EducationCounseling
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PTAC Services (Cont’d)
Marketing– Research– Strategic partnering– Mentor-Protégé
Teaming & Joint Venture NetworkingProposal Development AssistanceBid Matching SystemReference Library
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Northern Virginia PTA Centerhttp://www.novaptac.org
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Other PTAC’shttp://www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm
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Why Do Business With Federal Government
$450 Billion in contracts FY2008Purchases all types of goods and services
– Information Technology– Food, clothing, medical supplies– Vehicles, parts and service– Professional Services
» Language, translation, interpreters, writers, editors» Lawyers, doctors, accountants, analysts
– Other services, like:» Labor services (arborists, landscapers, maintenance)» Construction» Child care, animal trainers/caretakers
Public Information Payment sure in accord with contract
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How To Get Started?
Identify your product or service (NAICS/FSC)
RegisterDetermine who buys your goods or servicesFamiliarize yourself with government contracting procedures.Seek additional assistance as needed.Explore subcontracting/teaming opportunitiesFocus and Market your firm
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North American Industry Classification Systemhttp://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html
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Federal Supply Classificationhttp://www.usabid.com/resources/tables/pscs
Product Service Codes
A - Research and DevelopmentB - Special Studies and Analyses -Not R&DC - Architect and Engineering -ConstructionD - Automatic Data Processing and TelecommunicationE - Purchase of Structures and FacilitiesF - Natural Resources and Conservation
Federal Supply Codes
63 - Alarm, Signal, and Detection Systems65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment67 - Photographic Equipment68 - Chemicals and Chemical Products69 - Training Aids and Devices70 - ADP Equipment Software, Supplies, Equipment
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How To Get Started?
Identify your product or service (NAICS/FSC)
RegisterDetermine who buys your goods or servicesFamiliarize yourself with government contracting procedures.Seek additional assistance as needed.Explore subcontracting/teaming opportunitiesFocus and Market your firm
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Central Contractor Registrationhttp://www.ccr.gov/
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Dynamic Small Business Searchhttp://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/dsp_dsbs.cfm
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On-line Reps and Certs Application –ORCA - http://www.bpn.gov/
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How To Get Started?
Identify your product or service (NAICS/FSC)
RegisterDetermine who buys your goods or servicesFamiliarize yourself with government contracting procedures.Seek additional assistance as needed.Explore subcontracting/teaming opportunitiesFocus and Market your firm
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Some Federal Information Sources
Agency Forecasts -– www.acquisition.gov/comp/procurement_forecasts/index.html
Current/Future Military Programs– www.defenselink.mil/comptroller/defbudget
Federal Agency Budget Overviews– Current & historical budget information– www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget– www.whitehouse.gov/omb/fy2009
GAO Reports/Studies –– www.GAO.gov
U.S. Congress: – thomas.loc.gov (Library of Congress)
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FY 2007 Agency SB Statistics
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USA.Govwww.usa.gov/
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USA Spendingwww.usaspending.gov /
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FedBizOppshttp://www.FBO.gov/
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Federal Procurement Data System - NGhttps://www.fpds.gov
* Use Internet Explorer or Netscape 7.0
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Federal Acquisition Jumpstationhttp://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/fedproc/home.html
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DOD Defense Linkwww.defenselink.mil/sites
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DOD Purchase Statisticssiadapp.dmdc.osd.mil/procurement/historical_reports/services/services.html
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Agency Forecastsacquisition.gov/comp/procurement_forecasts/index.html
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How To Get Started?
Identify your product or service (NAICS/FSC)
RegisterDetermine who buys your goods or servicesFamiliarize yourself with government contracting procedures.Seek additional assistance as needed.Explore subcontracting/teaming opportunitiesFocus and Market your firm
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Federal Purchase Thresholds
• Micro-purchase< $2500
• Small PurchaseThreshold < $25,000
• Simplified AcquisitionThreshold $100,000
• Greater than $100,000
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Federal Acquisition Regulations
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Some Important FAR Parts
-Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items-Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures-Part 14 – Sealed Bidding-Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiation-Part 16 – Types of Contracts-Part 19 – Small Business Programs
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Acquisition Centralhttp://www.arnet.gov/
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Acquisition Knowledge Sharing Systemhttps://akss.dau.mil/
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Defense Logistics Agencywww.dla.mil
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Army Small Business Programshttp://www.sellingtoarmy.info
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General Services Administration http://www.gsa.gov/
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ee--Tools…Tools…
www.gsa.govwww.gsa.gov/
– schedules–elibrary–gsaadvantage–vsc
fsstraining.gsa.gov
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GSA Vendor Support Centerwww.gsa.gov/vsc
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General Services Administration E-libraryhttp://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov
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How To Get Started?
Identify your product or service (NAICS/FSC)
RegisterDetermine who buys your goods or servicesFamiliarize yourself with government contracting procedures.Seek additional assistance as needed.Explore subcontracting opportunitiesFocus and Market your firm
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OSDBU Interagency Councilwww.osdbu.gov/
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SBA Government Contracting Assistance
http://www.sba.gov/gc/
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Business.Govhttp://www.business.gov/
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SBA SBDC Listingshttp://www.sba.gov/sbdc
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Woman’s Business Web Sites
www.onlinewbc.gov/
www.womenbiz.gov
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SBA VETShttp://www.sba.gov/VETS/
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Center for Veteran’s Enterprise
www.vetbiz.gov/
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How To Get Started?
Identify your product or service (NAICS/FSC)
RegisterDetermine who buys your goods or servicesFamiliarize yourself with government contracting procedures.Seek additional assistance as needed.Explore subcontracting/teaming opportunitiesFocus and Market your firm
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SBA SUB-Nethttp://web.sba.gov/subnet/
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How To Get Started?
Identify your product or service (NAICS/FSC)
RegisterDetermine who buys your goods or servicesFamiliarize yourself with government contracting procedures.Seek additional assistance as needed.Explore subcontracting/teaming opportunitiesFocus and Market your firm
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Market Your Business
Associations
AFCEA NCMA
Conferences
Networking
Targeted Sales CallsMarket Research
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Market Your Business
Focus!!!!
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George Mason University PTAP4031 University Drive, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030Phone: 703-277-7700Fax: 703-352-8195
www.vaptap.org
“bringing business and government closer together”