Contractor Road Map USCG SFLC.pdf

SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER

CONTRACTOR ROAD MAP

Set Up

Set Up

Tap Resources

Search for New Opportunities

Search for Existing Opportunities

Award & Perform

Tap Resources

Search for New Opps

Award & Perform

Search for Existing Opps

· Obtain a DUNS number (http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/index.isp)

· Register in SAM (https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM#1)

· Become familiar with E-Verify (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify)

· Know your NAICS (http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/)

· Determine your Business Size (https://www.sba.gov/content/determining-business-size)

· Know the Small Business Programs (https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/obd/resources/4210)

· Review the Basics (http://business.usa.gov/, https://www.sba.gov/content/federal-contracting-resources-small-businesses, or http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/docs/government_contracting_the_basics.pdf)

· Visit Doing Business with DHS: (http://www.dhs.gov/do-business-dhs)

· Visit doing Business with the Coast Guard: (http://www.uscg.mil/acquistion/business/business.asp)

· Visit Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate: (http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/resources.asp)

· Find and Use SBA Resources: (https://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/contracting)

· Find and Use SBA Local Partners (https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance)

· Know your OSDBU (http://www.osdbu.gov/)

· Learn about the Government Purchase Card program (https://smartpay.gsa.gov/business-vendors)

· Learn about the regional Federal Executive Board (http://www.feb.gov/)

· Review GSA Schedules (http://www.gsa/gov/portal/content/103874)

· Review DHS Strategic Sourcing contracts (http://www.dhs.gov/dhs-strategic-sourcing)

· Review Mentor Protégé program (http://www.dhs.gov/mentor-prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9-program)

· Search for Subcontracting opportunities (http://www.dhs.gov/prime-contractors)

· Know what contracts have been awarded in your area (https://www.usaspending.gov/Pages/default.aspx)

· Understand Contract Terms (https://www.sba.gov/content/contract-responsibilities)

· Know Contracting Laws and Regulations (http://www.acquisition.gov/)

· Understand Past Performance (http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41562.pdf)

· Understand Invoicing Process (https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/electron.htm)

· Use Government Contracting Guides (e.g., https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/TAguides/New_Contractors_Guide.pdf or http://www.acquisition.gov/)

· Service Contract Reporting Requirements (https://www.sam.gov/portal/sam/#1)

· Search the Acquisition Planning Forecast System: (http://apfs.dhs.gov/)

· Search and Register on the Federal Business Opportunities site: (https://www.fbo.gov/)