Federal Government Contracting

The federal government contracting system is a process composed of three phases. The phases are Pre-Award, Award and Post-Award. Each phase of the process requires the business to complete specific steps for a selected service, supply, construction, architect and engineering or research and development requirement being offered to the government.

AWARDS:

Target the dollar requirements in the Federal Government at the:

1. Micro Purchase Level $1-$2,500 Not Advertised
2. Simplified Acquisitions $2,500- $25,000 Not Advertised
3. Simplified Acquisitions $25,000- $ 5 Million Advertised
4. Contract Level $25,000- $$$,$$$,$$$ Advertised

THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS:

1. The government acquires supplies and services at the micro purchase level using IMPACT credit cards, one source, large or small vendor, no competition required.
2. The government acquires supplies and services between $2,500 and $25,000 using simplified acquisition procedures, competitive, 3 vendors solicited by phone, mail, fax or email.
3. The government acquires supplies and services over $25,000 and up to $5 million using simplified acquisition procedures. The requirements must be published at www.fedbizopps.gov
4. The government requirements for supplies and services over $25,000 (contract level) must be published at www.fedbizopps.gov.

PUBLICATION:

A procurement directory of federal agencies in the Southeastern U.S. is available free to the requestor by calling the General Services Administration (GSA) in Atlanta, GA at (404) 331-3374 and providing your name, company name, address, phone, fax and email address.

FREQUENTLY USED WEBSITES:

• www.fedbizopps.gov Government web site postings for federal procurements over $25,000.
  
• www.fbodaily.com Short cut search to federal procurement opportunities by code/subject
  
• www.ccr.gov Central Contractor Registration
  
• www.dnb.com Dun and Bradstreet Number
  
• www.sba.gov Small Business Administrationwww.gsa.gov General Service Administration access to getting on schedules
  
• www.dla.mil Defense Logistic Agency
  
• www.arnet.gov/far Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  
• www.census.gov North American Industry Classification System
  
• www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/publications U.S. Small Business Specialist Handbook and Subcontracting Opportunities with DoD Major Prime Contractors

PTAC CONTACTS:

Contact your Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) specialist at www.fptac.org for assistance on contracting with Federal, State, and Local governments.