Letterkenny Army Depot Contracting Office
Vision
Letterkenny Contracting Office’s vision is to provide first class acquisition support to the soldier by continually improving and streamlining the acquisition process.
We know the soldier – He is our business.
Mission
Letterkenny Contracting Office’s mission is to support the soldier around the world.
- By directing the planning, soliciting and procurement of supplies, materials and services to provide our customers with products and services on time and at fair and reasonable cost.
- To continuously provide new and innovative ways to support our customer to make the acquisition process more customer-focused.
- To manage and oversee all procurement functions, acquisition reform, and act as principal advisor on contractual matters to the Commander and Staff.
- To develop and maintain strong customer relationships, earned through trust in our expertise, in support of our customer’s goals.
Doing Business with Letterkenny Army Depot
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Current PDF presentation from Contrating office. How to do business with Letterkenny - click here. Other questions answered below:
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1. Question: Where do I learn how to do business with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Letterkenny Army Depot?
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Answer: The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has an excellent website at Review “Doing Business with the DoD – Getting Started” (E) and the subtopics.
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2. Know what you are selling.
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Many government product/service listings and future procurements are broken down by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. (E)
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3. Question: What do I need in order to do business with Letterkenny Army Depot?
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Answer: Companies must have the following -
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• A Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. This is assigned by Dun & Bradstreet, Inc (D&B) to identify unique business entities. Website click here (E) or call (866) 705-5711
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• A Cage Code which can be requested from the Defense Logistics Services Center at this website: (E)
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• A Central Contractor Registration (CCR) which is active/current. This registration must be completed prior to award of any contract. Any time there is a change in status, it is necessary for the company to update their CCR information. (E)
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• Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) Application (E)
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4. Question: What does Letterkenny Army Depot purchase?
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Answer:
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• NAICS Codes:
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336350 Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing
333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
336399 All Other Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
332212 Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing and Coloring
811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
811118 Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing
333515 Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
336419 Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
811310 Commercial & Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair/Maint,
335931 Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
236210 Industrial Building Construction 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
332510 Hardware Manufacturing
444130 Hardware Stores
332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing
334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
423430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
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• For a list of projected requirements, visit our Competition Advocate Shopping List (CASL) website: (E) Under the Office Name drop down menu, select “Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD)” and click on “Submit Query”.
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• Another source that may assist you in understanding the types of products and services that Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) purchases is the FSC Code Search tool that can be found at this website: (E)
Select “Letterkenny Army Depot” from the Contract Office drop down menu and click “submit”. This website lists the products and services that LEAD has purchased in the past.
5. Question: Where are federal business opportunities posted (including those for Letterkenny Army Depot)?
Answer: Federal business opportunities (greater than $25K) are posted here. (E)
This is a single point of entry for the federal Government and should be monitored daily. For opportunities valued between $10K and $25K, visit the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website. (E)
6. Question: What is the role of a small business specialist?
Answer: To act as an advocate to maximize small business opportunities in support of the depot’s mission.
7. Question: Who do I contact if I have questions about my contract?
Answer: For questions about your contract, contact the Contract Administrator assigned to the agency that awarded the contract. Vendors may also contact the small business specialist. Note: Have the contract number available prior to calling the small business specialist.
8. Question: How can I obtain assistance or training to prepare bid proposals or quotes?
Answer: The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides valuable information and training resources (E). Another resource is the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). PTAC Centers are located in most states and are partially funded by DoD to provide small business concerns with information on how to do business with the DoD. They can provide in depth counseling on marketing and financial and contracting issues to small business concerns at minimal or no cost. Click on the above link to contact your local PTAC office.
9. How do I become familiar with the Federal contracting procedures and regulations?
Answer: The following regulations govern contracting procedures within the Army and are available online.
- Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (E)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (E)
- Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS) (E)
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10. Question: Who do I contact regarding the goods and/or services my company can provide?
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Answer: Contact the small business specialist.
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click here for Contact Information:
Select “AMC” from the MACOM drop down menu
Select “Pennsylvania” from the State drop down menu Type “Chambersburg” in the City field
Click on “Search”
11. After you have researched information and have identified that your company has capabilities that may satisfy Letterkenny Army Depot’s requirements, it is time to market your product or service. Present you capabilities clearly and concisely to Letterkenny Small Business Specialist and prime contractors to whom you are marketing.
