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For Businesses Without GSA Contracts
Companies interested in bidding on GSA contracts should prepare by fulfilling applicable requirements and registering in the appropriate systems. Companies may also participate by seeking subcontracting opportunities with current contract holders. Prerequisites for Government Contract Approval To obtain any government contract, contractors must complete the following registration requirements: 1. Central Contractor Registration (CCR): Any organization wishing to do business with the federal government must be registered in CCR before being awarded a contract. Registrants are required to submit detailed company information including:
To Register in CCR go to http://www.ccr.gov. Click on "Start New Registration” 2. Dun & Bradstreet Numbers (DUNS): A DUNS number is a unique, non-indicative 9-digit identifier issued and maintained by Dun & Bradstreet that verifies the existence of a business entity globally. Dun & Bradstreet assigns DUNS numbers for each physical location of a business. A DUNS Number is required to start your CCR registration. To receive a DUNS number, you will need to provide the following information:
To obtain a DUNS number go to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or call 1-866-705-5711. 3. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA): This online system replaces most of the paper-based Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs) in the solicitations with an Internet application. You must be registered in ORCA if the solicitation you are responding to requires that you have an active registration in CCR. To register in ORCA go to http://www.bpn.gov and click on “Online Reps and Certs Application”. 4. Federal Business Opportunities: As described above, all proposed federal contracts expected to exceed $25,000 are announced on FedBizOpps. Businesses seeking government work should visit the FedBizOpps often and register there to be notified of newly posted opportunities in their industries. FedBizOpps is free of charge and can be accessed at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov 5. Security Requirements: In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 ("HSPD-12"), contractors are required to undergo a FBI fingerprint check and a personnel security investigation at the level of the National Agency Check with written Inquiries (NACI). |