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2. 2 Agenda Iraqi First Program
Training Availability
Strategy & Outreach
Capturing Opportunity
3. 3 MNF-I: Iraqi First Program
4. 4 Commanding General Guidance Assist Iraq to transition to a vibrant self-sustaining free market economy
5. 5 MNF-I / JCC I/A - Contracting Strategies Shift towards Direct Contracting
Consider positive impact on Iraqi economy
Iraqi ownership of firm
Iraqi participation in contract performance
Employment of Iraqi citizens
Use of Host Nation Business Advocates (HNBA)
6. 6 Available Training w/JCC-I
7. 7 Outreach / Advertising Websites:
www.iraqbusinesscenter.org
www.rebuildingiraq.com
8. 8 Capturing Opportunity Register with JCC-I Regional Contracting Centers at NO COST
Attend Vendor Training and “Iraqi Vendor Days” to obtain information on future opportunity
Visit Web-sites, newspaper, bid-boards regularly
Promptly answer e-mails and requests for further information from RCCs and HNBAs by deadlines provided
9. 9 Capturing Opportunity Learn how to write bids and how to price competitively
Only spend time bidding on what is within the scope of your business
Maintain integrity, only bid one time and stick to what you originally propose
Understand what you and your business can do for Iraq and incorporate into your proposal
Address positive impact on Iraqi economy in your proposal
10. 10 Any Questions? RCC HNBA POCs: