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http://www.afoutreach.af.mil/. ess. Contracting by AFOPO. 1. A Good News Story. Contracting by AFOPO. 2. What the AF Buys. Construction General Construction Services (SABER) Soil Remediation Environmental Services A&E Services Services Facility Operation and Management

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  1. http://www.afoutreach.af.mil/ ess Contracting by AFOPO 1

  2. A Good News Story Contracting by AFOPO 2

  3. What the AF Buys • Construction • General Construction Services (SABER) • Soil Remediation • Environmental Services • A&E Services • Services • Facility Operation and Management • Information Technology • Archeology/Culture Expertise/Site Prep & Monitor • Base Operating Support Contracting by AFOPO 3

  4. How the AF Buys • Primary • Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) • Purchase Order (PO) • Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) • Firm Fixed Price Contract • Cost Reimbursement • Government Purchase Card Contracting by AFOPO 4

  5. Socio-Economic Interest Areas SMALL BUSINESS S.D.B. WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS; VETERANS PROGRAMS HUBZone SECTION 8(a) HBCU/MI NATIVE AMERICAN Contracting by AFOPO 5

  6. Small Disadvantaged Businesses • Small businesses - not dominant in their field of operation • 51% owned, operated and managed on a daily basis by individuals who: • are socially and economically disadvantaged. • Individuals denied access to capital and credit opportunities because of their identification as a member of a specific group • May or may not be part of the 8(a) program Contracting by AFOPO 6

  7. Section 8(a) Program • What it is: • Refers to Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act • A business development program • Administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) • Helps certified small and disadvantaged business firms enter the federal contracting arena • SBA certifies and monitors all 8 (a) firms • 8 (a) firms can receive contracts on a non-competitive basis • Can contract sole source or competitive Contracting by AFOPO 7

  8. Section 8(a) Program • 8(a) Program Advantages! • Lock-tight sole source (subject to the competitive thresholds) • No sole source justification • No requirement for synopsis if sole source • Can continue to use that firm for follow-on contracts • Helps achieve SDB goals and SB goals! • Can also help in achieving HUBZone, woman-owned and service connected veterans goals! • If poor performance results in default of the contract, SBA is obligated to provide you with another contractor…and do all of the novation paperwork! Contracting by AFOPO 8

  9. Native American Business • Qualify as Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Can participate in Small Business Admin, Section 8(a) program. • Federal Acquisition Regulationhas a special Indian Incentive Program • 13 CFR 124.3 Defines program eligibility • 13 CFR 124.506(b) exempts Indian Tribally Owned or Alaska Native Corp 8(a) companies from competitive threshold • $3M - Service contracts & $5M – Manufacturing • Provides 5% of amount subcontracted (Subject to funds availability) Contracting by AFOPO 9

  10. Native American Business • Indian Incentive Program • FAR 52.226-1, Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises • Required in DoD solicitations/contracts that contain FAR 52.219-9 - Small Business Subcontracting Plan • Funding Not from Local Program Funds • PCO submits funding request (OUSD (A&T) SADBU) Contracting by AFOPO 10

  11. About the AFOPO Contracting by AFOPO 11

  12. What we do! • Special Emphasis Areas: • Market research • Identify small business opportunities • Promote early small business involvement • Facilitate teaming & establish partnerships • Balance mission requirements/economic impacts • Assess over the horizon strategies Contracting by AFOPO 12

  13. Increasing Awareness • Created national cable-access TV show • “Opportunity Showcase” • 33 Markets Nationwide with 7.5M cable subscribers • 36 shows produced to date Contracting by AFOPO 13

  14. Manufacturing Technical Assistance Pilot Program (MTAPP) • Mission: Provide the Air Force with a reliable, quality oriented supplier network that: • Manufactures parts and systems required for USAF operations • Improves the competitiveness of small companies Contracting by AFOPO 14

  15. Community Outreach Marketing Outreach Swat Team (MOST) • Respond to SAF/SB, SB Directors and Commanders • Media plan • Draft media releases and advisories • Create radio Public Service Announcements • Identify potential media outlets Contracting by AFOPO 15

  16. Special Topics or site specific modules SB & Classified World, Outsourcing, HUBZone, Teaming & Affiliation 5 Training Modules on Website DFAS – Contractor Payment ProNET HUBZone DCAA Basic Contracting/Small Business Develop Focused Training Contracting by AFOPO 16

  17. Distance Learning Video tapes being generated & circulated TV tapings on special subjects Moving out on Web based & CDROM Small Business Simulator Where are we going! Contracting by AFOPO 17

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