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From the PTAC Director's Desk
Does your business have a new or innovative idea that the federal government could use? If the answer is yes, an unsolicited proposal could be a way to introduce your product or service to the federal government. The federal government clearly defines what constitutes an unsolicited proposal in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.6. Acceptable unsolicited proposals must be: (1) innovative and unique; (2) independently originated and developed by the offeror; (3) prepared without government assistance; (4) include sufficient detail for government review; and (5) cannot be an advance proposal for a known agency requirement. If this still fits your product or service, read on.
Success Story: Ballistic Protection Technologies
Ballistic Protection Technologies (BPT), a provider of revolutionary fiber-based, weight-optimized armored defense products for all personnel who find themselves in high-threat environments, wins their first contract award within eight (8) months in business, due to the support of the NC Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). The partnership of BPT, started by R. Lupton Pittman, III says they relied solely on the PTAC counselor to help them register their company in Central Contractor Registration, Small Business Administration’s Supplemental Profile, NC Vendor Link, E-Procurement/e-quote, FEDBIZOPPs, and with the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). “We couldn’t have done it without the help of the PTAC – their services are an invaluable asset to our success.” Learn more about how the SBTDC and BPT worked together...
The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Program Women-owned businesses have been the fastest growing segment of the business community in the United States. Although between 1997 and 2002 the growth rate in the number of women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) was almost twice that of all firms, WOSBs have not received a commensurate increase in their share of Federal contracting dollars. Several congressional and executive efforts over the years to increase Federal contracting with WOSBs have not enhanced the WOSB share of federal contracting dollars as much as anticipated. For example, in 1979, when Executive Order 12138 charged Federal agencies with responsibility for providing procurement assistance to women-owned businesses, WOSBs received only 0.2 percent of all Federal procurements. More than 9 years later, the percentage of WOSB Federal procurements had grown to only one percent. Similarly, in 1988, the Women’s Business Ownership Act, Public Law 100-588 [October 25, 1988] was enacted to assist woman in starting, managing and growing small businesses. This program has been successful in assisting thousands of women to obtain business financing and business information, but has enjoyed less success in the Federal procurement arena.
Whether you are submitting a simple price in response to a government solicitation or are submitting a more extensive technical proposal, there are some fundamental rules that you should follow.
IBM "How-To" Networking Series UIDA Business Services is hosting an IBM "How-To" Networking Series event in Atlanta at the IBM facility on August 3, 2006. The purpose of this event is to introduce Native American businesses to the IBM Corporation as well as government and corporate buying officials. Space is limited to a set number of buyers and Native businesses. Our goal is to have 20 purchasing representatives to network with 40 Native businesses. There is no cost to attend this event. If you are would like to register or receive more information, send an e-mail to uida1@uida.org or call (770) 494-0431.
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