In 1996, the Department of Defense implemented the capability for contractors to register in the CCR. The DoD has determined the CCR acquisition reform initiative will assist the department in complying with recent legislation. CCR is the single DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the Department of Defense. Central Contractor Registration allows Federal Government contractors to provide basic information on business capabilities and financial information one time to the government.

DoD requires contractors to register in the Federal CCR in order to obtain future solicitation awards, or payments, for goods or services provided to the DoD. For information on "Free" registration contact:

Department of Defense
Electronic Commerce Information Center
1-800-334-3414 or visit Website at: http://www.ccr.gov

Web Sites For Business Opportunities

Federal Business Opportunities 

Technical Support Working Group Broad Agency Announcement

Veterans in Business Website

Women-owned Businesses Selling to the Government

Small Business Guide available from the IRS

The Internal Revenue Service has produced the "Small Business Resource Guide - 2004," intended to be a one-stop source of easy to access federal tax and other regulatory information as well as other information important to small business entrepreneurs. The guide contains business tax forms, instructions, and publications needed by small business owners. In addition, the guide provides an abundance of other helpful information, such as how to prepare a business plan, finding financing for your business, and much more. http://www.missouribusiness.net/irs/index.asp

U.S. Business Advisor

This service will provide a one-stop electronic link to all information and services that the government provides for the business community. www.business.gov

Steps to take in doing business with the Baltimore District

1. Call, write or e-mail the Small and Disadvantaged Business office at the Baltimore District.

2. Appointments are required.

3. Be prepared to provide an electronic capability statement or discuss your capabilities, interests and capacities with the Deputy for Small Business.

4. Bring a copy of your company's brochure, flyer, line card, and business card.

5. Maintain contact with the Deputy for Small Business.

6. Be alert to announcements of Business Opportunity conferences, trade fairs, industrial shows and other federally attended or sponsored industrial liaison meetings in your area. Make it a point to participate whenever possible.

Contact the Baltimore District's Deputy for Small Business at SBA@usace.army.mil. You may also FAX information to 410-962-2878. The address for mailing brochures or line cards:

US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
ATTN: Small Business Office
PO Box 1715
Baltimore, MD 21203-1715