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Resources for Federal Contracts
Websites For Government Contracts

FEDBIZOPPS 
This site is updated daily and is the chief location for finding Federal government contract listings. http://www.fedbizopps.gov/

FIRSTGOV   
A web-site listing all government bids and requests for proposals broken down by FEDERAL AGENCY can be found at http://www.firstgov.gov/.


FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES For information on how to become a vendor for this agency contact the GSA at: http://www.gsa.com.

NOTE:  Federal contracts require a Duns Number and Central Contractor Registration.
              These are both free and can be done on-line.

CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: http://www.ccr.gov/

DUNN & BRADSTREET NUMBER:    https://eupdate.dnb.com/requestOptions.htm
Related Government  Sites
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Search all of Small Business Administration
Search page for the SBA with links to all department and programs.

SBA OFFICES OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING–State Listings
Find the nearest office in your state with this list

SBA HUBZone Program
Contracting assistance and opportunites

SBA’s Women Business Offices:
www.sba.gov/womeninbusiness

8(a) SBA PROGRAMS
8(a) Mentor Programs
Special Small Business Programs for minority, disadvantaged and women owned businesses.
8(A) Certification Information:
Requirements, Self-Certification, HUBZones

Wide Area Workflow
Department of Defense Electronic Commerce site. Details the electronic billing process for vendors.

DOD EMALL
The Department of Defense E-MALL is a site where DOD buyers look for off-the-shelf finished goods from the commercial marketplace. Vendors who want to market their goods to the DOD can set up an on-line electronic store.

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NAICS codes

Small Business Size Standards

General Registrations
Central Contractor Registration

Online Representations and
Certifications Application (ORCA)
Any bidder or offeror that is required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database is also required to provide electronic representations and certifications into ORCA.

 CAGE CODE
Commercial and Government Entity Code 
The government automatically assigns the
CAGE Code when a company registers in CCR.
The CAGE Code is a five-position code that identifies contractors doing business with the Federal Government.

Davis Bacon
Davis Bacon Wage Determinations
U.S. Department of Labor


Depart of Treasury Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Mentor Program
Links to all major government agencies

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

PTACS
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers are sponsored by the government to provide a wide range of assistance -- most free of charge -- to businesses that want to get involved in government contracting. These include counseling sessions, classes, seminars and matchmaking events.  Contact your local PTAC for help in these and other areas:

Determining Suitability for Contracting:  Does your company have the resources and ability to meet the needs of government contracting?  A PTAC counselor can help you determine if your company is ready for government opportunities and how to best prepare yourself to succeed.

Securing Necessary Registrations:   To participate in federal government contracting your business will need to be registered with various databases. Your PTAC can help make sure you are registered with the proper agencies, including the Department of Defense's Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the SBA's PRO-Net, and other government vendor databases.

SDB, 8(a), HUBzone and other certifications:  Some small businesses are eligible for preferred status in some government solicitations.  These certifications can be extremely advantageous to the businesses that go through the steps to acquire them. A PTAC counselor can help you determine if your company is eligible for any of these certifications and guide you through the steps necessary to secure them. Certification kits are also available on-line from private companies. (Click here for info)

Researching Procurement Histories:  "What agencies have bought products like yours in the past?  Which companies have been awarded these contracts?  How much have they been paid?"  Answers to questions like these are necessary to guide your marketing strategy and give you a competitive edge.  Your PTAC can help you ask the right questions and get the information you need to succeed.

Networking:   Most PTACs offer opportunities to connect with agency buying officers, prime contractors and other businesses that may offer teaming or subcontracting opportunities.

Identifying Bid Opportunities:  A PTAC can make sure that you are notified -- on a daily basis -- of all government contract opportunities that your company is eligible to bid on.

Proposal Preparation:  A procurement specialist can help you prepare proposals, including securing necessary specifications and drawings and determining pricing.  

Contract Performance Issues:  Even after you've been awarded a contract, your PTAC may be able to help with certain contract performance issues, such as
           - negotiating and interfacing with the agency
           - developing a cost-accounting system
           - bonding and interim financing
           - developing environmental, quality control and accident prevention plans

Preparing for Audit:  When its time for your contract audit, your PTAC can make sure you know what to expect, and what you will need to have all documentation in order.
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