Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center

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

How ‘useful links’ can help you navigate the government contracting process

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Clients of the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) will tell you how helpful GTPAC’s “Introduction to Government Contracting” seminar is.  Hundreds and hundreds of Georgia businesses have used the “Intro” seminar as their first stepping stone into the government contracting arena.

What these businesses may forget is that GTPAC has a web page containing all of the resources featured in the seminar.

GTPAC’s “Intro” class outlines of seven steps that are essential to achieving success in the government marketplace.  The seven steps are:

  1. Registration in Government Databases
  2. Creating a Marketing Plan
  3. Knowing the Right People
  4. Developing a Reference Library
  5. Searching for Opportunities
  6. Bidding and Performing
  7. Marketing to State and Local Governments

Internet resources supporting the seven steps are valuable to businesses who have attended GTPAC’s “Intro” seminar as well as those who have not.

By reviewing the seven steps on-line — available here — businesses can familiarize themselves with all of the things they should do to prepare themselves before pursuing government contracts.  The resources listed on GTPAC’s “useful links” webpage inform newcomers to government contracting — and remind experienced government contractors — of each essential step that must be taken to achieve success in the government contracting marketplace.

Why not visit GTPAC’s Useful Links today to see what steps you may have neglected to take?  There are more than 160 government contracting resources posted there!

To register to attend GTPAC’s next “Introduction to Government Contracting” seminar — either in-classroom or via a webinar — check GTPAC’s training calendar at https://gtpac.ecenterdirect.com/events.  All of GTPAC’s training seminars are free of charge.

 

Here are the Georgia businesses who won federal contracts in July 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 JULY 2018 right here: FEDERAL CONTRACT AWARDS IN GEORGIA – JULY 2018

Earlier months are archived below:

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 

More opportunities coming for small businesses at Robins AFB, officials say

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Officials for a government contracting program some blame for the loss of hundreds of jobs in Warner Robins, GA said opportunities are coming that will allow many more small businesses to participate.

“We are going to be dramatically increasing the size of our small business pool,” said Clint McCoy, a program manager for One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services, or OASIS. “We are going to be increasing our pools by quite a large margin.”

OASIS is a different method of contracting established in 2014 that essentially consolidates contracts. Services that might have once been provided by dozens of businesses might now be done by one company.

The program is touted as a more efficient and flexible way of doing contracting. Some, however, say it makes it tougher for small businesses to compete. It is geared toward providing professional services, such as engineers and other experts.

Keep reading this article at: https://www.macon.com/news/local/military/article215487860.html

State, local governments could spend $275 billion on construction this year: Where the money will go

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According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau figures on the annual rate of construction spending, the country’s state and local governments are on track to spend more than $275 billion on nonresidential, taxpayer-funded construction initiatives this year, with highway and street ($93.5 billion), education ($72.5 billion) and transportation projects ($31.7 billion) together garnering the lion’s share of funds.

State and local airport spending has ramped up to an annual rate of $14.5 billion from a November 2011 low of $9.16 billion, according to additional data provided by Governing. Construction of corrections facilities declined the most of any other major spending category in the last decade, from an $8 billion peak in November 2008 to its current level of $4.6 billion, although some of that decline is likely related to the trend toward privatization of prisons and jails.

Highway and street spending, currently $93.5 billion, has remained relatively flat with only a small peak of $105 billion in January 2016. Spending on primary and secondary schools, which now stands at $46.7 billion, has never returned to its pre-recession highs.

Keep reading this article at: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/state-local-governments-could-spend-275b-on-commercial-construction-this/527585/

Here are the Georgia businesses who won federal contracts in June 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 JUNE 2018 right 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 

Here are the Georgia businesses who won federal contracts in May 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 MAY 2018 right 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 

Fort Gordon schedules acquisition open house June 5th

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U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Gordon is inviting businesses to attend a “Forecast Forum” to learn about anticipated contracting opportunities for FY18 and FY19.

The event will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2018, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Sign-in for the event will begin at 8:00 am.  It will be conducted in Alexander Hall, Building 29805, Fort Gordon, GA 30905 (next to Signal Towers).

Additional presentations will be provided by representatives of the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center, the General Services Administration, and FedBid.

Attending is free; however, interested persons should contact Ms. Ophelia Brown to let her know they plan to attend.  Ms. Brown’s email address is:  ophelia.m.brown.civ@mail.mil

IMPORTANT RULES:  If you have Military/DoD Civilian ID or CAC Card, you can gain access to Fort Gordon through any gate.  If you do not, you can only gain access through the Main Gate by way of Dyess Parkway and Gordon Highway.  You will need to show Auto Registration, Auto Insurance, Driver’s License and another form of ID.  Please allow extra time for background check and vehicle inspection.  Do not speed or use cellular phones without a hands-free device while driving on Fort Gordon.  All vehicles must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

 

 

 

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