Request for capability briefings must be submitted via e-mail with a capabilities statement attached. You will be contacted to schedule a meeting by one of our teams if there is a need. SAM registration must be completed prior to requesting a meeting. Assistance with SAM registration can be provided by your area PTAC.
Steps to Do Business with the Government
Obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at www.dnb.com, or 1-800-333-0505.
Determine appropriate six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and four-digit Federal Supply Class or Services (FSC/SVC). Information is available at www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html and www.drms.mil/asset/fsclist.html.
Register in www.sam.gov, SAM Registration is mandatory and must be reviewed annually.
Obtain a Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Your CAGE code will be provided when you register in CCR or at www.dlis.dla.mil/cageserv.asp. You may also call 1-888-352-9333.
Bonds-payment and performance (construction).
Good past performance.
Determine who your customers are and concentrate your marketing efforts on them. Be proactive and aggressive: monitor FBO, GSA and other websites regularly and respond timely. Know what you are bidding on; familiarize yourself with the solicitation/specification before submitting a proposal. Be determined and persistent; it may take some time before you get your first contract. Consider Teaming/Joint Venture Agreements and subcontracting opportunities. Be competitive and safeguard your reputation - your past performance is the key to doing business with the government.
How We Buy
Full and open competition (unrestricted)
Small business set-asides (100-percent small business, 8(a) program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, Women Owned)
Mandatory sources (Source America, National Institute for the Blind & National Institute for the Severely Handicapped, Federal Prison Industries, etc.)
Through other government agencies (General Services Administration, Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Energy, etc.)
Air Force wide (or Strategic Sources) Contracts
Government purchase card program
Acquisition Process
22 CONS does not own or generate any of the requirements for supplies or services necessary to support the base. Our internal customers develop requirements based on a bona fide need and submit them to the contracting office for procurement.
Below are the basic steps used in soliciting and awarding a contract:
1 - The contracting office receives the requirement from our customers.
2 - The contracting office posts a synopsis of the requirement. These are typically posted on www.fbo.gov, however purchases from Federal Supply Schedules are posted on E-Buy/GSA Advantage
3 - The contracting office evaluates all properly received proposals and makes a selection in accordance with the terms stated in the solicitation. Contracting personnel will use Best Value Source Selection methods; low bid methods are not used.
4 - The contract is awarded and administered.
You may also view the procurement forecast on the Air Force small business website at www.AirForceSmallBiz.org (LRAE link)
Unless otherwise authorized by statute or regulation, all contracts are awarded on a competitive basis. Interested vendors should monitor FBO, GSA and other websites regularly for procurement opportunities. Marketing directly to contracting buyers, contracting officers or the technical personnel will not improve your chances for contract award.
Major Construction/Services Contracts
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