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GDEcD produces videos on how to use GDX to identify DoD contract opportunities

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has produced a series of three videos which consist of step-by-step tutorials on how to use the Georgia Defense Exchange (GDX) to find and win defense contracts.

In the videos, you’ll see three ways to use GDX:

  1. Use the Opportunities module to find contract opportunities perfect for your business; and save each opportunity so you can easily return to it in the future.
  2. Use the Contract History module to research contracts that will expire soon, so you can prepare to bid on the new contract.
  3. Use the Opportunities module to research pre-solicitations or sources sought to find trends in future needs.

To view the videos, click here.

To register to begin using GDX at no charge, click here. 

Note: The Georgia Defense Exchange (GDX) does not support Internet Explorer.  Please use Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to access the site.

 

Specialty contractors market ‘hot’

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Subcontractors on Engineering News-Record’s 2018 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list generated a total $124 billion of revenue in 2017, up 10% from 2016 and marking the seventh year in a row that earnings for this group increased.  ENR said the “hot” market subcontractors are enjoying right now should last at least another 12 to 18 months.

Mechanical, electrical and utility contractors dominated the first 10 spots on ENR’s list. Some firms are growing through acquisitions, but as the list of investors grows, so does the dollar amounts of the deals.

Although many specialty contractors are enjoying not having to beat the bushes in search of work, they still face challenges. One is the risk of taking on too much work, leaving those that overextend themselves vulnerable to cash flow, management and staffing shortfalls.  General contractors also have become competitors in some markets, choosing to control work quality and production schedules by self-performing jobs they previously subcontracted.  Meanwhile, the demand for specialty contractors has brought firms into the industry that have little or no expertise in the work they are bidding for.

Keep reading this article at: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/specialty-contractors-market-hot-says-enr/540698/

U.S. defense contractors report that business is booming — thanks to new spending, lower taxes

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The U.S. defense industry is on track for one of its best years in recent memory.

The five largest U.S. defense contractors — Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and General Dynamics — reported healthy financial results for the third quarter, in a series of earnings reports over the past week.

They benefited from a defense budget that has grown significantly under a Republican-controlled Congress and White House, as well as a 2017 tax overhaul that slashed their corporate tax rates.

“We’re seeing more and more signs of sustained long-term stable defense budget in the U.S.,” Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg said Wednesday.

They have also taken advantage of a more stable budget environment that has made it easier for them to prepare for the future. Last year, Congress lifted the “sequestration” budget caps that have limited defense spending since 2013. For the first time in years, lawmakers passed their most recent spending bill without a “continuing resolution,” giving defense firms a better blueprint for their future sales.

Keep reading this article at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/10/26/us-defense-contractors-report-that-business-is-booming-thanks-new-spending-lower-taxes

UPDATED: Details on debris removal and other disaster recovery contract opportunities in Georgia

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In the wake of Hurricane Michael, many communities in Georgia are contracting for disaster recovery-related work.  Below are details on some current opportunities.  Contact the local government agencies directly for further details.  For assistance, contact your nearest Procurement Counselor at the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) at: https://gtpac.org/team-directory/

Important note: This information was last updated on Nov. 8, 2018.  Contract opportunities which have expired are crossed out.  Newer opportunities are listed toward the bottom of this column, along with instructions for finding additional opportunities.

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Bid Title: Storm Debris Removal Services

Bid Number: 6481

Agency: SAVANNAH, CITY OF

Contact Person: Stacy Shabazz

Contact Phone Number: 912-651-6426

Contact E-mail Address: sshabazz@savannahga.gov

Bid Closing Date/Time: Oct 16, 2018@1:30 PM EST

Details: Sealed proposals are due in the office of the Purchasing Director, located at the Savannah Morning News Building, 1375 Chatham Parkway, 2nd floor, Savannah, GA 31405 no later than 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  The names of the respondents will be read at the public bid opening shortly thereafter.  Proposal packages are available at the office of the Purchasing Director, or may be downloaded from the City’s Website at www.savannahga.gov.

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Bid Title: Disaster Related Debris Removal Services

Bid Number: 19-027

Agency: ALBANY, CITY OF

Contact Person: Yvette Fields

Contact Phone Number: 229-431-3211

Contact E-mail Address: yfields@albanyga.gov

Bid Closing Date/Time: Oct 19, 2018@5:00 PM EST

Details: A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 17, 2018 at the Procurement Division office, to review requirements and answer questions. All prospective respondents are strongly encouraged to attend.  To see Bid Forms, Instruction to Proposers, and the Invitation to RFP visit: http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PublicBidNotice?bid_op=196475019-027

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Bid Title: Debris Monitoring Services

Bid Number: 19-010-KMB

Agency: MACON BIBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Contact Person: Kimberly Bradley

Contact Phone Number: 478-803-0554

Contact E-mail Address: kbradley@maconbibb.us

Bid Closing Date/Time: Nov 8, 2018@12:00 PM EST

Details: Bids will be publicly opened in the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department Conference Room on Thursday November 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm.   Minority, Women Owned and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process. Additionally, respondents are encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractors where possible. Small and other disadvantaged businesses requiring assistance with the competitive process can contact Sam Henderson, Director of Small Business Affairs at (478) 803-2806 or shenderson@maconbibb.us.  Bid documents may be examined and obtained at the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department, Suite 308, Government Center, 700 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, by calling (478) 803-0554, or may be viewed and downloaded from one of the links included below:  Georgia Procurement Registry website at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_custom_index.jsp?agency=61100 or the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Page at www.maconbibb.us/purchasing

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Bid Title: EMA Debris Removal Service

Bid Number: 19-008-NT

Agency: MACON BIBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Contact Person: Nan Tharpe

Contact Phone Number: 478-803-0536

Contact E-mail Address: ntharpe@maconbibbi.su

Bid Closing Date/Time: Nov 8, 2018@12:00 PM EST

Details: Bid documents may be examined and obtained at the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department, Suite 308, Government Center, 700 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, by calling (478) 803-0550, or may be viewed and downloaded from one of the links included below:

Georgia Procurement Registry website at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_custom_index.jsp?agency=61100 or the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Page at www.maconbibb.us/purchasing     A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 o’clock a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018, in the EMA Headquarters next to Government Center located at 700 Poplar Street, Macon, GA 31201. This pre-bid is mandatory; contractor must be present in order to submit a response.

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Bid Title: Debris Removal Pre-Contrac

Bid Number: 101018

Agency: FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISIONERS

Contact Person: Robert Graham

Contact Phone Number: 706-632-1958

Contact E-mail Address: rgraham@fannincountyga.o

Bid Closing Date/Time: Nov 9, 2018@4:00 PM EST

Details: Fannin County Board of Commissioners / Emergency Management Agency has issued an invitation to submit bid proposals for a “pre-contract” for disaster debris removal that follows all FEMA Guidelines.  A complete bid package with details of bid requirements can be obtained by contacting Robert Graham, EMA Director at rgraham@fannincountyga.org.  Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on November 12, 2018.  See further details at: http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/bid-documents/1877326101018226661.pdf

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Bid Title: Debris Removal and Disposal Monitoring Services

Bid Number: 18-3610-01

Agency: THOMAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Contact Person: Twink Monahan

Contact Phone Number: 229-225-4100

Contact E-mail Address: monnette.monahan@thomascountyga.gov

Bid Closing Date/Time: Nov 27, 2018@2:00 PM EST

Details: The Thomas County Board of Commissioners, Thomas County, Georgia, request proposals from qualified contractors for Debris Removal and Disposal Monitoring Services required as needed after a disaster. It is the intent of this solicitation to enter into a contract for the monitoring of the removal and disposal of certain debris more particularly described in this Request for Proposal. This solicitation by the County will result in the selection of at least one experienced firm to monitor the removal and lawful disposition of disaster-generated debris (other than household garbage) from public property and public right-of-ways and to undertake such other activities as may be deemed necessary by the County in connection with the provision of such monitoring services. To request the RFP documents, e-mail monnette.monahan@thomascountyga.gov.

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Bid Title: Debris Removal and Disposal Services

Bid Number: 18-3610-02

Agency: THOMAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Contact Person: Twink Monahan

Contact Phone Number: 229-225-4100

Contact E-mail Address: monnette.monahan@thomascountyga.gov

Bid Closing Date/Time: Nov 27, 2018@2:00 PM EST

Details: The Thomas County Board of Commissioners, Thomas County, Georgia, request proposals from qualified contractors for Debris Removal and Disposal Services required as needed after a disaster. It is the intent of this solicitation to enter into a contract for the removal and disposal of certain debris more particularly described in this Request for Proposal. This solicitation is for and experienced company for removal and lawful disposition of disaster-generated debris (other than household putrescible garbage) from public property and public right-of-ways and to undertake such other activities as may be deemed necessary by the County. To request the RFP documents, e-mail monnette.monahan@thomascountyga.gov.

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To locate more contract opportunities like these inside the state of Georgia, visit the Georgia Procurement Registry at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/GPR_P_start.jsp.  In the search field entitled “Search Title and Description,” type in a word like “debris” and hit the Search button.

For more insights into disaster and emergency contracting, visit https://gtpac.org/training-video/ and review the many resources posted there under the heading “Before the Storm.”

5 critical mistakes small business contractors should avoid

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Ready to jump into the $450 billion government contracting space?

Don’t make these key mistakes.

It’s no secret that the U.S. government is one of the largest buyers and sellers of goods and services in the world, leading to tremendous opportunity for companies that earn federal contracts. If you are a small business or startup you are in luck as the government sets aside contract requirements in favor of small and socio-economic enterprises. For example, in 2017 the government awarded 24 percent of federal contract dollars to small businesses totaling $105.7 billion.

With the right amount of planning, preparation and effective networking, small businesses can thrive in the federal contracting space, but there are some major mistakes or red flags to avoid.

Keep reading this article at: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2018/10/5-critical-mistakes-small-business-contractors-should-avoid/

Billions of dollars in construction funding in FY 2019 funding bills

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On Sept. 13, Congress passed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations bill — which the president is expected to sign into law —t hat will provide significant amounts of funding for military construction projects through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC); hospital, medical clinic and cemetery projects through the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA); and harbor maintenance, lock, dam, levee and environmental restoration projects through the USACE Civil Works Program.

The bill provides a total of $10.3 billion for military construction projects. This is an increase of $241 million, or 2.4 percent, above the enacted FY 2018 level. The bill appropriates $1.6 billion to fund construction, operation, and maintenance of military family housing for fiscal year 2019. This is $173 million above the fiscal year 2018 level and the same as the president’s FY 2019 budget request.

Major and minor construction within the VA is funded at $1.8 billion. In addition, $2 billion is provided for infrastructure repair, with the funding allocated to major and minor construction and non-recurring maintenance. Within the infrastructure total funding, $750 million is targeted to seismic corrections at VA facilities nationwide.

Keep reading this article at: http://advocacy.agc.org/billions-of-dollars-in-construction-funding-in-fy-2019-funding-bills/

Here are the Georgia businesses who won federal contracts in Sept. 2018

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Ever wonder who’s winning federal contracts in Georgia?
Wouldn’t this information be helpful if you are looking for subcontracting prospects?  Or when you’re trying to figure out who your competitors are?  Or when considering who might be a good partner on an upcoming bid proposal?

federal-contract-award-winners-in-georgiaEach and every month, the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) compiles and publishes a list of federal contracts awarded to Georgia businesses.  The list comes complete with point-of-contact information on the awardees, the name of the awarding agency, the dollar value of the contract, and much more.

Download details on the federal contract award winners in Georgia during SEPTEMBER 2018 right here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 2018

Earlier months in the year are archived below:

Contract awardees in August 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – AUGUST 2018

Contract awardees in July 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – JULY 2018

Contract awardees in June 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – JUNE 2018

Contract awardees in May 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – MAY 2018

Contract awardees in April 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – APRIL 2018

Contract awardees in March 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – MARCH 2018

Contract awardees in February 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 2018

Contract awardees in January 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – JANUARY 2018

Earlier years are archived below:

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2017, see: http://gtpac.org/2018/01/01/here-are-the-georgia-businesses-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2017

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2016, see: http://gtpac.org/2017/01/02/here-are-the-georgia-businesses-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2016

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2015, see: http://gtpac.org/2016/01/04/here-are-the-georgia-businesses-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2015

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2014, see: http://gtpac.org/2015/01/here-are-the-georgia-companies-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2014 

Before you bid on a government contract: The crucial details you need to know

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Bidding on government contracts can seem overwhelming, but asking yourself five critical questions can help you prepare.

The U.S. government may be known as the “world’s largest customer,” but selling to them is anything but simple. There are complex and detailed processes necessary for bidding on contracts, and rightly so. In fiscal year 2013, small businesses received 23 percent of government contracts, valued at around $83 billion. With that amount of funding at stake, straight-from-the-source advice for competing can be invaluable.

The American Express OPEN for Government Contracting: Success Series conference in Atlanta brought together entrepreneurs and speakers from government agencies to share first-hand stories, tips and advice to help small businesses pursue federal contracts.

During the session Where to Begin: Government Contracting 101, speakers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Small Business Administration shared a detailed synopsis of how small businesses could gain initial traction.

Keep reading this article at: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/bid-government-contracts-crucial-details-need-know/

Here are the Georgia businesses who won federal contracts in August 2018

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Ever wonder who’s winning federal contracts in Georgia?
Wouldn’t this information be helpful if you are looking for subcontracting prospects?  Or when you’re trying to figure out who your competitors are?  Or when considering who might be a good partner on an upcoming bid proposal?

federal-contract-award-winners-in-georgiaEach and every month, the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) compiles and publishes a list of federal contracts awarded to Georgia businesses.  The list comes complete with point-of-contact information on the awardees, the name of the awarding agency, the dollar value of the contract, and much more.

Download details on the federal contract award winners in Georgia during AUGUST 2018 right here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – AUGUST 2018

Earlier months in the year are archived below:

Contract awardees in July 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – JULY 2018

Contract awardees in June 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – JUNE 2018

Contract awardees in May 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – MAY 2018

Contract awardees in April 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – APRIL 2018

Contract awardees in March 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – MARCH 2018

Contract awardees in February 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 2018

Contract awardees in January 2018 are located here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – JANUARY 2018

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2017, see: http://gtpac.org/2018/01/01/here-are-the-georgia-businesses-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2017

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2016, see: http://gtpac.org/2017/01/02/here-are-the-georgia-businesses-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2016

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2015, see: http://gtpac.org/2016/01/04/here-are-the-georgia-businesses-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2015

To see award winners in Calendar Year 2014, see: http://gtpac.org/2015/01/here-are-the-georgia-companies-who-won-federal-contracts-in-2014 

Warner Robins AFB to hold Civil Engineering Industry Day on Nov. 1st

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It’s never too early to plan ahead!

The 78th Civilian Engineering Group, in conjunction with the Robins AFB small business office, is hosting its first-ever Industry Day focused solely on the upcoming civil engineering requirements for Robins Air Force Base.

This is a unique opportunity to speak directly with the base’s civil engineering staff, learn about their future requirements and pitch your abilities to the Government.

For large businesses, participation in this event will be a great way to find qualified subcontractors.

A limited number of contractor’s booths will be available.

This kind of event has never been done before by Robins AFB.

To Register:

To receive more information, sign up on the small business mailing list by emailing: wralc.bc.frontoffice@robins.af.mil.

Date of Event:

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

Location of Event:

Museum of Aviation
Century of Flight Hangar
GA Highway 247 at Russell Parkway
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088

Primary Point of Contact:

Randy W. Miller, Source Development Specialist, Email: randy.miller.22@us.af.mil, Phone: 478-926-5871

Official Announcement

Download announcement flyer here: WRAFB Industry Day – 1NOV2018

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