Sign-up with FedBizOps (FBO) at http://www.fbo.gov to obtain information about Federal contracts. FBO lists information for current Federal government contracts throughout the United States. With this website you can limit your search by zip code or by state. For subcontractors, FBO also posts companies who are awarded contracts. This site can also e-mail updates on solicitations you are bidding.
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1. D & B (Dun & Bradstreet) number, Click here. A D-U-N-S Number assignment is free for all businesses required to register with the U.S. Federal Government for contracts or grants.
2. Employer Identification Number, to obtain an EIN from the IRS, Click here.
3. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) number, to register Click here. Central Contractor Registration is the primary registrant database for the U.S. Federal Government. CCR collects, validates, stores and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition missions.
4. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), to apply Click here. ORCA is an e-Government initiative, that was designed by the Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE) to replace the paper-based Representations and Certifications process.
5. National Business Center (NBC), Your source of business opportunities for the Department of the Interior. Click here .
6. A payment protection for contracts under $150,000.00, Click here to request a Tripartite Escrow Agreement.
7. If you are a veteran you could register at VetBizOpps, to register Click here.
8. Be aware of how the General Accounting Office (GAO) and Bid Protest Regulations can help you, Click here.
9. Federal Government Contract Overview, Click here.
10. To understand how labor burden can affect you, Click here.
11. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, to hear and decide contract disputes between government contractors, Click here.
12. Wage determinations, Davis-Bacon Act, this website provides a single location for SCA, DBA, and WDs, Click here.
13. U.S Government Printing Office, provides publishing & dissemination services, Click here.
Helpful tips after a contract award
1. Verify your calculations and entire job cost estimate. Often, the Government will allow you withdraw your bid, if it is significantly lower than the other bidders.
2. For subcontractors utilize Subcontract Agreements tailored to Federal contracts, Click here for a Sample of one.
3. Like #2 above and for vendors utilize a Purchase Order specifically for Federal contracts, Click here for a Sample of one.
4. Be consistent with confirming in writing with the applicable government agency via e-mail or correspondence communications regarding the project.
5. Use a Request for Information (RFI) when appropriate and necessary, Click here for a Sample of one.
6. Be knowledgeable of your contract. If you detect anything that is inconsistent with the terms of your contract, ask in writing clarification from the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. All changes should be confirmed in writing.
7. Obtain general liability insurance, (Yahoo, Google or AOL), Workers' Compensation Insurance, (Yahoo, Google or AOL), and automobile insurance, (Yahoo, Google or AOL).
8. Have an Affirmative Action plan, Click here for a Sample of one, Have an Safety Plan, Click here for a Sample of one, and an Employer Equal Opportunity Plan, Click here for a Sample of one.
9. Be familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) that regulate federal contracts.
10. Stay informed on past performance evaluations of previous contracts with the U.S. Government, click here to go to Past Performance Retrieval System.
11. Display federal posters required for federal government contractors, Click here to order poster.
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