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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
- All contractors must register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before they can be awarded a contract. You may register through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov/ The registration for also is available from the DoD Electronic commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414.
- Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) may be contacted for a DUNS number at the website http://www.dnb.com/us/
- Cage code information may be obtained at: http://www.gidm.dlis.dla.mil/bincs/begin_search.asp
- Outreach training services and technical support information may be obtained at 1-800-318-9223 or http://techlibrary.edc.eb.mil/
- Call, write or visit Buffalo District's Small and Disadvantaged Business Office. Be prepared to discuss your firm's capabilities and services.
- Complete the appropriate forms for your type of service or product. Architect-Engineer Services (SF 330 A/E and Related Services Questionnaire) (Forms are available on the Internet at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do
- Mail to:
US Army Engineer District, Buffalo
ATTN: CELRB-CT
1776 NIAGARA STREET
Buffalo, NY 14207-3199
TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON CURRENT PROJECTS:
- Procurements over $10,000: Advertisements are made using FedBizOpps: https://www.fbo.gov/ unless an exception is utilized per FAR Part 5.202 (for example, an order under an existing IDIQ contract, 8a sole source, etc.)
- Under $3,000 - Purchases made using Government purchase card. To continue business with the U.S. Government it is important to accept this type of credit card.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- SBD firms must be certified See:
http://www.sba.gov/
- Direct Deposit of Contract Payments:
Effective 1 January 1999 all payments to contractors (except Visa card transactions) will be directly deposited into their bank (or other financial institution) account via electronic funds transfer.
For additional Information Contact:
Deputy for Small Business
Priscilla Abeyta
111 N. Canal Street, #600
Chicago, IL 60606-7206
Phone: 312-846-5565
Fax: 312-886-5475
Email: Contracting
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