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Important Government Contracting Links
The following URL's are important web sites to be aware of for federal
acquisition purposes. Included are some comments on the sites to help you
understand their purpose. Each link below will open in a new browser window.
Federal Government Product and Service codes
Use the web sites below to find appropriate codes.
The Federal Supply Code (FSC) is the first four digits of the 13 digit National Stock
Number (NSN) that is used to identify categories of supplies and
equipment. This code is important for inventorying items in the federal
supply system.
North American Industrial Classification codes
The SBA uses this code to classify a business as a small business.
When included in a company profile it helps the government determine if
there are a sufficient number of small businesses available to set the
requirement aside for small business bidding only. Supplies or equipment
company sizes are determined based on the average number of employees
over a 12-month period. Service company sizes are determined based upon
the average annual sales over the previous three years.
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Vendor coding
Use the web sites below to find appropriate codes.
The government automatically assigns the CAGE Code when a company
registers in CCR. The CAGE Code is a five-position code that identifies
contractors doing business with the Federal Government, NATO member
nations, and other foreign governments. The CAGE Code is used to support
a variety of mechanized systems throughout the government and provides
for a standardized method of identifying a given facility at a specific
location. The code may be used for a facility clearance, a pre-award
survey, automated bidders lists, identification of debarred bidders,
fast pay processes, etc.
The DUNS Number is a distinctive nine-digit identification sequence,
which links you to a wealth of quality information products and services
originating exclusively from Dun & Bradstreet 800.333.0505, and more
recently used within the federal government to identify your company for
federal acquisition processes.
The DUNS number, free for the asking, is an internationally
recognized common company identifier in EDI and global electronic
commerce transactions. You must have your DUNS number assigned before
you can register in the CCR.
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Business opportunity databases
This Department of Defense (DOD) database contains award information
on only DOD contracts. This database contains excellent marketing
information.
Defense Link provides a number of links to DOD activities
FedBizOpps is the official federal web site for posting business
opportunities of $25,000 or more. It's searchable using keywords, FSC
codes or NAICS codes. You can also search by buying office.
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Credit card information
Purchase Cards provides a list of contacts for credit card managers
for the Department of Defense.
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Important vendor databases
PRO-NET lists only small businesses and can be searched for potential
vendors. It's a great passive marketing tool for a small business. Since
November 1, 2002, the site is a search tool for potential small
businesses. Note: You must register for all federal contract
opportunities will be through CCR.
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the major registration site
for all Federal Government and a one-stop registration point.
Registering here will ensure that federal contract documents will have
proper vendor information placed in the federal document. Also, Small
Businesses can have their data placed into PRO-NET automatically once
the reguired information has been inputted.
Get the CCR
registration form from our downloads page to help make your online
registration process easier.
The Department of Defense E-mall (DOD EMALL) is a site where DOD
buyers look for off-the-shelf, finished goods from the commercial
marketplace. Vendors who want to market their products to the DOD create
an online store in this electronic mall for government buyers to browse.
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Electronic Commerce Help
This web site provides information about issues concerning e-commerce
in the Department of Defense.
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Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
This is the resource everyone should go to first. Assistance is
provided at the local level through co-operative agreements between the
Federal Government and state, local or non-profit entities. Most of the
cost of the services provided is covered through cost sharing
arrangements under the co-operative agreement. All businesses, large and
small, should give PTACs a try. You'll be surprised at the caliber of
service offered.
These individuals are employees of the buying office and a great
inside resource for you. If you don’t know who else to ask for at a
buying office ask for the Small Business Specialist.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) resources
This web site is the home page for the government agency that looks
out for the interests of small businesses in the United States.
This sub-web site lists the SBA regional offices by region.
These two sub-web sites provide a variety of information of interest
to women-owned small businesses.
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Subcontracting opportunities
You can find subcontract opportunities at these two web sites. They
list large businesses that have a contract requirement to provide help
to small business in doing business with them. These directories list
over 5,000 large businesses with federal contracts. Contact information
for each listing is provided.
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General Services Administration (GSA) resources
These sites provide a lot of information on the General Services
Administration. The FSS site will help you get a GSA number.
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Special small business programs
These web sites are geared toward small businesses in the research
and development field.
These sites provide information about working with large prime
contractors to enhance your business capabilities.
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Regulations
Learn the rules for contracting with the federal government.
DFARS is a user- friendly web site to look up the DOD supplement to
the FAR.
Opportunities in Chicago and Illinois
Chicago
Cook County, IL
Illinois state government
- Capital Development Board
www.cdb.state.il.us/
-Construction Opportunities
-Links to other resources
- Department of Commerce and Economical Development (DCEO)
www.commerce.state.il.us
-Links to other DCCA Info
-DCCA calendar of events
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Other web sites worth knowing about
FirstGov is the most important portal for government web sites, and
includes an excellent search tool.
An online companion to the award winning book, we think this is a
great site to learn the steps involved in winning government contracts.
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