ML22109A220
| ML22109A220 | |
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| Issue date: | 04/07/2022 |
| From: | Tira Patterson NRC/SBCR |
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| Patterson, Tira - 301-415-7808 | |
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| Download: ML22109A220 (71) | |
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Small Business Exchange Event April 7, 2022 1
Orange Arrow will allow you to view the control panel Mute your microphone Allows full screen or window mode All Attendees are in listen mode only This session is being recorded Chat: share your comments/questions Handouts: collect useful documents for your firm
3 Tira D. Patterson Sr. Small Business Specialist, Office of Small Business and Civil Rights U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
4 Vonna L. Ordaz Director Office of Small Business and Civil Rights U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
5 To license and regulate the civilian use of radioactive materials in the United States to protect public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment.
Mission
6 Where we are located
- NRC Headquarters - Rockville, Maryland
- Region I - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Region II - Atlanta, Georgia
- Region III - Lisle, Illinois
- Region IV - Arlington, Texas
What We Buy and Contract Spend Information Technology Technical Assistance and Research Facilities Support Education and Training Financial and Accounting Support FY 2021
$167 million 1,779 acquisition actions 7
- Maintained SBA Scorecard letter grade of A or higher for the past 10 years
- More than doubled the SBA goal for Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-owned, HUBZone and Small Disadvantaged Businesses contract awards
- More than 50% contract awards were made to small businesses 8
Performance Results
NRC Small Business Program
- Staffed Help Desk
- Innovative Market Research Strategies
- Focus on Small Disadvantaged Businesses
- Outreach from anywhere 9
10 Contact Information:
NRCs Small Business Program (301) 415-7381 smallbusiness@nrc.gov
Polling Questions 12
Im 8(a) Certified, Now What?
13 Dr. Donna Peebles, Associate Administrator, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Tommy Marks, Director, Virginia MBDA Business Center, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
14 Dr. Donna Peebles Associate Administrator Office of Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration
Dr. Donna Peebles Associate Administrator Office of Business Development April 7, 2022
Getting the Most Out of Your 8(a) Certification Qualify for set-aside or sole source contract awards - increasing prime and subcontracting opportunities Opportunity to build capacity and grow by establishing Joint Ventures and participating in the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program Access to training, management and technical assistance programs, guaranteed loans and bonding assistance; 8(a) Surplus Property 16
17 8(a) Certified Now What?
Connect with your SBA Business Opportunity Specialist Maintain your 8(a) Certification & ensure you fulfill your annual review requirements Focus on strengthening your Business Plan &
Capability Statement around Federal contracting Invest in SBAs 7(j) Training Build Capacity! Find a mentor and apply for SBAs Mentor Protégé Program or create a Joint Venture
Effective Steps to Gain a Competitive Edge in Government Contracting Learn about Federal Contracting Do you understand the basics of doing business in Federal marketplace?
Do you know your customer?
Prepare your Company Is your business ready? Do you have adequate cash flow?
Build your Team Different projects may require different capabilities; consider teaming, Mentor Protégé or Joint Venture Inventory your Readiness Are you capable of fulfilling the government contract? Do you have relative past performance?
Study market conditions Build strategies to win contracts 18
19 Leverage the Search Letter / Requirements Letter Tools WHAT?
In support of your Self-Marketing efforts Letter from SBA to contracting agency suggesting 8(a) sole source Note that you may not be the only 8(a) firm requesting a Search Letter/Requirement Letter for the same opportunity WHEN?
After you have identified a potential requirement through your self-marketing efforts Estimated contract value under $4.5M for Services or $7M for Manufacturing Solicitation/RFQ has not been posted on FBO/SAM.gov If Sources Sought on FBO/SAM.gov, then set-aside must not be identified HOW?
Include your capability statement Response is not required by the contracting agency Use in conjunction with other self-marketing efforts
Business Development Resources 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Training 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program (sba.gov)
Welcome to Bidspeed (fedbidspeed.com)
Mentor Protégé Program SBA Mentor-Protégé program Email sbampp@sba.gov 8(a) Business Development Program 8(a) Business Development program (sba.gov)
Email 8aQuestions@sba.gov 20
SBA Contacts Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS)
Search for local SBA District Office SBA.gov/LocalAssistance Procurement Center Representatives (PCRs)
PCR Directory online SBA Answer Desk (general questions) answerdesk@sba.gov 8(a) Participants may email SBA at 8aQuestions@sba.gov 21
22 Tommy Marks Director Virginia MBDA Business Center, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
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Polling Questions 24
What I wish I knew about the 8(a) program to help leverage certification for business growth Amber Peebles, President of Athena Construction, 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone certified small business.
25 Necole Parker, CEO of The ELOCEN Group, Graduated 8(a), 8(a) JV, WOSB small business Vinita Negi, CEO of Trigent Solutions, 8(a), WOSB, 8(a) STARS small business
What were the key decisions that lead you to apply and enter the 8(a) Business Development Program?
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Did you have any Federal contracts prior to entering the program and what was the size and scope of those contracts?
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What processes or structural changes did you make after entering the program?
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How did your mindset change as a business owner as you progressed through the program?
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What role has mentorship played in your journey through the program?
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How and when did you begin preparing for exiting the program?
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When is or was your graduation year from the 8(a) Program?
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What advice would you give a firm that is currently in year 5 and hasnt received their first Federal contract?
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34 Anthony Briggs Small Business Program Manager, Office of Small Business and Civil Rights U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
How to Capture NRC Contract Opportunities Anthony Briggs Small Business Program Manager
AGENDA WHAT resources are available HOW we can help WHO we are
MEET THE TEAM Vonna Ordaz Director Anthony Briggs Program Manager Tira Patterson Senior Small Business Specialist Dian Saint Helpdesk Support (contractor) 37
Learn How to conduct business with the agency Navigate The Federal procurement process Advocate For small businesses to maximize opportunities
HOW WE HELP Counseling Marketing Resources Helpdesk
CONTACT US Email: smallbusiness@nrc.gov Phone: (301) 415-7381 Website: NRC Small Business
NRC Small Business Toolbox SAM.gov Postings SBA Dynamic Search Database PRIME CONTRACT RESOURCES
RESOURCES SMALL BUSINESS TOOLBOX Forecast Bulletin Board Calendar Subcontracting Current Opportunities View Contracts
NRC Small Business Toolbox SBA SubNet Outreach Events Part II of NRC Forecast SUBCONTRACT RESOURCES
Access NRC Contracts Locate Locate Part II of the Forecast of Contract Opportunities.
Search Search via keywords or NAICS codes.
Copy Copy the contract number for a specific action.
Paste the contract number into the search bar and hit the search button.
Review the entire contract including the SOW.
Paste Review
OPPORTUNITIES*
Managed print services VTC maintenance and repairs Renovation, LED lighting upgrades, and building repairs Outreach event support Personnel security support Executive coaching for ECQs
- Subject to change
NRC Small Business Toolbox: Link SAM.gov Postings: Link SBA Dynamic Search Database: Link SBA SubNet: Link Federal Agency Outreach Events: Link LINKS
THANK YOU Your counseling session awaits @
smallbusiness@nrc.gov
Questions?
48 Submit questions via the Questions/Chat panel
Small Business Exchange and Virtual Matchmaking Event June 9th, 2022 Register Today!
https://nrcexchangejune22.eventbrite.com
50 Thank you!
NRCs Small Business Program (301) 415-7381 (800) 903-SBCR (7227) smallbusiness@nrc.gov