DoingBusiness2.0 Presentation: Bell Architects on Government Contracting

Award-winning Design Firm focused on:Architecture, Urban Infill, Historic Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Deep Energy Retrofits, LEED Consulting

SBA Certified HUBZone Small Business since 1999HUBZone # 760

DSLBD Certified CBE since 2005CBE # LSZ6258112013

NAICS Codes:

541310 Building Architectural Design Services541320 Land Use Design/Planning541330 Engineering Services541340 Drafting services541350 Building Inspection Services541410 Interior Design Consulting Services541620 Environmental Consulting541690 Energy Studies

Award-winning Design Firm focused on:Architecture, Urban Infill, Historic Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Deep Energy Retrofits, LEED Consulting

SBA Certified HUBZone Small Business since 1999HUBZone # 760

DSLBD Certified CBE since 2005CBE # LSZ6258112013

NAICS Codes:

541310 Building Architectural Design Services541320 Land Use Design/Planning541330 Engineering Services541340 Drafting services541350 Building Inspection Services541410 Interior Design Consulting Services541620 Environmental Consulting541690 Energy Studies

CERTIFIED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

WHY BECOME A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CBE?

CBE

BENEFITS + OPPORTUNITIES• DC Government Prime Contracts (targets and preferences)• DC Government Sub Contracts (targets and preferences)• Reduced Competition• Business Networking• Mentor-Protégé Program• Business Consulting Assistance

CBE

RESPONSIBILITIES + CHALLENGES• Ensuring Compliance with Multiple Factors • Compiling Information and Submitting to DSLBD• Meeting Solicitation Targeted Goals for Participation• Finding other Qualified CBEs for Teaming• Maintaining Certification• Complying with First Source Employment Agreements (DOES)

HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED

BUSINESS ZONE SMALL BUSINESS

WHY BECOME SBA CERTIFIED AS A HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS?

HUBZONE

BENEFITS + OPPORTUNITIES• Helps Encourage Economic Stability and Growth by Location• Federal Government Set-aside Prime Contracts• Federal Government Targets for Sub Contracts• Sources-Sought can Help Limit Competition• Price Preferences

HUBZONE

RESPONSIBILITIES + CHALLENGES• Compiling Information and Submitting to SBA• Locating Headquarters in a HUBZone (defined by US Census Tract)• Meeting Targeted HUBZone Employee Percentage (35%)• Finding other Qualified HUBZone Businesses for Teaming• Marketing Your Qualifications FIRST• Responding to Sources Sought