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Introduction to Government Contracting: Bureau of Prisons and
Thomson Prison
Beth WhiteGovernment Contracting Specialist
© 2013 Iowa State University, All Rights Reserved
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What to Expect
• Framework for Government Contracting• Business Considerations for Government
Contracting• “How-To” for doing business with Bureau of
Prisons/Thomson Prison– Registrations– Opportunities/Solicitations/Competition– Marketing
What’s going on?
• Unknown timeframes– Likely not fully opened for couple years
• Funding currently approximately $10-15M for renovations initially– Allocated not approved for expenditure– Complete Spend plans not available (actual
projects)
Why Government Contracts?
• Government buys everything• Federal Government spends billions• “Easier” market entry for diversification• Small Business Programs• Transparency/Public Information• Available Resources
Business Considerations for Government Customers
• Do you know what they buy?• Do you understand the resources required to
pursue the market?• Do you truly understand the process?• Do you know who can assist you throughout
your pursuits?
Still Interested?
Interested in Thomson Prison? You think they would be a good customer?
So what next…………………
Registrations
• Required– Determine NAICS– Obtain DUNS number – Register in System for Award Management (SAM)
• Determine Small Business Status– Small, Woman Owned, Service Disabled Veteran,
HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged
What are the opportunities/what will they buy?
• Past procurements
• Current procurements on FBO https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=agency&mode=form&tab=notices&id=be6d7bc5c715e37cf3facb0f2d72508d – Various food items (use menus)– Telecommunications– Welding instructor– Road salt
• Forecasted
Microsoft Excel Worksheet
Adobe Acrobat Document
Where are the opportunities?• Not just one answer…– Competition Requirements– Websites for Advertisement– Credit Cards– General Services Administration (GSA)
• Where is the contracting office?– North Central Regional Office
• Understand Process and Solicitations- Even a little bit– Regulations Adobe Acrobat
Document
Solicitations
• Simplified Acquisitions• Negotiated Procurements– Best Value
• Limited Competition• Proposal Responses Important!– Information available pre and post-award
Don’t forget Marketing!Why?
• Why?– Assist with their market research– More opportunities (credit card, limited
competition)– More advice/assistance from the horses’ mouth– Assist with small business goals and acquisition
strategies• Use their forecasts
Don’t forget Marketing!What?
• Capabilities and past performance• Knowledge of customer• Ability to deliver products/services– Credit cards, urgent buys, you are local
Don’t forget Marketing!How?
• Make sure you understand why first!• Create Government specific capability statement• Review forecasts• Participate in Vendor outreach sessions
http://www.justice.gov/osdbu/meet-small-business-specialist
• Reach out to Small Business Specialist for agency http://www.justice.gov/osdbu/contact-doj-representative
• Don’t forget subcontracting opportunities
Recap
• Determine Government contracting is right for business
• Determine Bureau of Prisons is a good target customer
• Register your business to do business with Feds• Understand websites and monitor• Understand the process to be more competitive• Market your business
