SBA/2009 1 Understanding Federal Acquisition: How to Decipher Federal Requirements Ms. Marichu Relativo Procurement Analyst Procurement Center Representative (PCR) Office of Government Contracting (GC) -- advocates on behalf of small business in the federal procurement world. Federal Business Opportunities
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SBA/2009 1
Understanding Federal Acquisition: How to Decipher Federal Requirements
Ms. Marichu RelativoProcurement Analyst
Procurement Center Representative (PCR)
Office of Government Contracting (GC)
-- advocates on behalf of small business in the federal procurement world.
Federal Business Opportunities
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How to Get From Here
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To Here…
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Small Business Programs & Government-wide Goals
23% - Small Business (SB) 5% - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
(includes 8(a) Business Development) 5% - Women-owned Small Business (WOSB) 3% - Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB
(SDVOSB) 3% - HUBZone Small Business
FAR Part 19, Public Laws, Code of Federal Regulations (13 CFR)
* Under $150,000 reserved for small business (FAR 19.5)
Simplified Acquisition
Request For Quotation (RFQ)
Commercial Buy (Combined Synopsis/
Solicitation)
Sealed Bidding Acquisition
Invitation For Bid (IFB)
Negotiated Acquisition Request For
Proposal (RFP)
-Under $100K
-Informal
-Simplified (SAP)
-Supplies
-Services
-Construction
-FAR 13
-SF 18, 1449 or DD 2555
-Under $5.5M
-Informal
-Formal
-Supplies
-Services
-FAR 12
-FAR 14
-FAR 15
-SF 1449
- Above $100K
-Formal
-Seal Bid
-Price Only
-Supplies
-Services
-Construction
-FAR 14
-SF 33, 1442
-Above $100K
-Formal
-Negotiated
-Best Value
-Supplies
-Services
-Construction
-FAR 15
-SF 33, 1442
Acquisition Methods
$150K $6.5M $150K $150K
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Type of Notices in FBO
Pre-solicitation Notice
Advance Notice that a solicitation is forthcoming. This is posted 15 days prior to the solicitation being available. Used in formal acquisition (RFP & IFB)
Solicitation Changes to the Pre-solicitation notice or Solicitation (due date, specifications, etc)
Combined Synopsis/
Solicitation
Informal/formal solicitation used for commercial items/buys. Complete scope of work/specification provided in the announcement. Solicitation copy is provided. Evaluation - price alone and/or other factors. Response time: 10–30 days.
Sources Sought Gathering information/Market Research. No solicitation available. Agency will make a determination on procurement based of information received (i.e., set aside for HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), or full/open). Request information (statement of qualification) or list of questions. The response time is between 10 – 45 days.
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Type of Notices in FBO Con’t
Special Notice Used for Information Purpose Only, Sources Sought, Notice of a sole source procurement, and Recovery Act procurement. Provide information of a vendor fair/industry day; upcoming specific event, pending new requirements/changes.
Award Notice of award and information pertaining to the award above $3.5 million (with exceptions at 5.303(a)). Only formal solicitation the award notice is posted. There is no requirement to post or notify firms/vendors of informal solicitation. All Recovery Act Funded projects will be posted for subcontracting opportunities.
Cancellation Announcement/solicitation has been canceled
Modification/ Amendment
Changes to the Pre-solicitation notice or Solicitation (due date, specifications, etc)
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Solicitation Phase
Solicitation Number: FA5004-09-R-C001
Agency Code Fiscal Year Type of Solicitation
Control Number
FA5004 09 R C001
R – Request for Proposal
B – Invitation for Bid
Q – Request for Quote
Dept of Defense
Solicitation # is reference prior to award / Contract # is referenced after award
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The Award
Contract Number: W911KB-09-C-0034
Agency Code Fiscal Year Type of Solicitation
Control Number
W911KB 09 C 0034
C – Contract
D – Delivery Order Contract
P – Purchase Order
Dept of Defense
Solicitation # is reference prior to award / Contract # is referenced after award
Access the complete list: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/H2/default.asp
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Product & Service Codes (FSC)
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See list for definition
Sole Source 8(a) is not posted
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Federal Supply Classification
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http://www.dlis.dla.mil/H2/default.asp
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Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
The same information in the ORCA file completed on line in CCR (https://orca.bpn.gov/ OR https://www.ccr.gov/)
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Obtain FAR Clauses-Full Text
Websites: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://acquisition.gov/far/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/
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Federal Acquisition Regulation
Note: Some clauses are “incorporated by reference” in the solicitation. Obtain/read the full text (terms & conditions; payment; payments, etc…)
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Quotes Vs. Formal
Quotes are informal – vendors can ask questions, change amount, make recommendations, provide options/alternative items/methods with different price - up to the point of award. (FAR 13.004, 13.106-2)
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Sample Quote
May email/fax this information to the agency
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Formal Solicitation Format
Sections K, L, & M are not included in the award document
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View Solicitations
All solicitations are posted in the Federal Business Opportunity (FedBizOpps)
Download solicitation, specifications, drawings Understand the relevant purchasing regulations/clauses Understand the evaluation factors (price, best value, etc) Attend pre-proposal conference/site visit Required documents to submit Proposal due date
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Prepare Your Offer
3 Rules for a solicitation:
Read it…Read it…Read it!!!
Request a Procurement History
Attend Pre-Bid Meetings & Walk-Throughs
Get clarification of ambiguities
Proofread your proposal
Submit it on time!
Contact the PTAC, SBA/PCR
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Additional Assistance
Local District Offices and Resource Partners
SBA Guam Brand Office – Ken Lujan([email protected]) /Tel: 671-472-7277
SBA Procurement Center Representative (PCR) – Hawaii, Guam & Pacific Insular Area – Larry Orr ([email protected])/ Tel: 808-474-7317 Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
http://www.guamptac.com/ Small Business Development Centers