ML23160A218

NRCs Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Event Driving Innovation

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Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Gamechangers in 2023 A P R I L 2 7, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Driving Innovation June 8, 2023 Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Gamechangers in 2023 A P R I L 2 7, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events WELCOME Larniece McCoy-Moore Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Outreach Program Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Opening Remarks Vonna Ordaz Director, Office of Small Business and Civil Rights U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Innovative Practices in Contract Competitions and How to Prepare Domonique Malone Branch Chief, Acquisition Management Division U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Agenda

• Innovative Procurement Methods we are employing in the Acquisition Management Division.

• What the Vendor Community can do to ensure they are prepared to provide proposals that meet Government requirements.

• Forecast for GLINDA 2.0

Innovative Procurement Practices

Innovation in Acquisitions Innovation Incubator Est. FY23 Competition Advocate established the Innovation Incubator with the following objectives:

I2 serves as an advisory and consultative forum to support NRC Contracting Officers in identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and business models that have potential to drive acquisition innovation through adaptation of creative requirements development and evaluation approaches and mindful risk-taking, resulting in more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

I2s goal of driving acquisition innovation to successfully execute emerging and well-established acquisition practices to save money, reduce time to delivery, increase quality, and/or improve customer and contractor satisfaction resulting in more efficient use of taxpayer dollars will call for success in meeting or exceeding the following FY23 metrics.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation requires that all executive agencies designate an advocate for competition (i.e. Competition Advocate).

Responsibilities of the Competition Advocate Promoting full and open competition Challenging barriers to the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services Challenging barriers to full and open competition such as unnecessarily restrictive statements of work, unnecessarily detailed specifications Challenging barriers to the acquisition process

Innovations Technical demonstrations let NRC evaluation teams see, feel, and test solutions before buying. True capabilities can be revealed.

Can be a stand-alone factor or an element of the oral presentation.

Oral Presentations Remote Acquisitions

(*Advisory Down-selects)

Remote Industry Conferences.

Preproposal Conferences and Live User Stories Draft Performance Work Statements and Request for Proposals Technical Demonstrations NRC evaluators hear directly from the vendor about their technical solutions/approaches or from key personnel on solutions to technical scenarios.

Vendors get to demonstrate capabilities while not having to write onerous written proposals. Evaluators also save time in evaluations by not having to read lengthy written proposals Acquisition staff release draft Performance Work Statements or draft Request for Proposals and get feedback from the vendor community.

Acquisition staff utilizes new or existing technology and tools to conduct online industry conferences with SBCR, preproposal conferences and user story demonstrations that address the needs of end users.

How Can Vendors Prepare Before Request for Proposals Are Released?

How Can Vendors Prepare After Request For Proposals Are Released?

How to Prepare - Before Request for Proposal

• Stay in Touch with SBCR for upcoming opportunities and provide them capabilities packages.

• Respond to Draft Performance Work Statements and Request for Proposal with feedback, and questions. No question or comment is too small, and it is always received positively.

• Familiarize yourself with Department of Homeland Securitys Procurement Innovation Lab Innovative Procurement techniques.

(Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovations https://www.fai.gov/periodic-table.

• Ensure your company is registered in FEDCONNECT

How to Prepare - Proposal/Quotation Tips Instructions to Offeror/Quoters Focus on shall to ensure all material requirements of the solicitation are met.

Ensure all instructions, page limits are understood and are feasible and if not ask during Q&A.

Ensure all technology requirements can be met for Oral Presentations and Technology Demonstrations.

Keep in mind that the many NRC solicitations do not require discussions/negotiations and can award based on initial proposals/quotations.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation requires that all executive agencies designate an advocate for competition (i.e. Competition Advocate).

Performance Work Statement

• Thoroughly review Performance Work Statements and ensure your company and teaming partners/subcontractors can meet all PWS requirements.

Evaluation Criteria

• Every word of evaluation criteria matters.

Evaluation teams will evaluate everything that section M states will be evaluated.

A Look Ahead GLobal INfrastructure & Development Acquisition (GLINDA)

GLINDA 2.0 Systems, Network, and Related Cross-Cutting Services (SNCC) 03/01/2019 - 11/30/2024 October 2023 Security Operations Center Support Services (SOC) 09/29/2022 - 01/31/2028 October 2026 End-User Computing Support Services BPA Call (EUC) 04/01/2023 - 4/8/2028 January 2027 Mobility Operations 09/29/2022 - 09/28/2027 October 2026 Defends the NRC against unauthorized activity within its computer networks, including detecting, monitoring, and analyzing suspicious activity as well as supporting the Agencys response to malicious activity and contributing to restoration activities. SOC functions encompass all IT systems, websites, servers, databases, applications, networks, data centers, and endpoints.

Provides Information Technology (IT) professional services in support of systems, network, and related cross-cutting activities using a common IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)-based delivery framework and approach.

The SNCC Contractor provides an integrated set of infrastructure and IT operations support services as well as systems deployment, administration, and disaster recovery/availability support.

Provides an integrated set of End-User Computer Services. The scope involves providing and assisting with some of the most highly visible services that OCIO provides to the NRC. Through this BPA Call, the Contractor shall provide support in the following topic areas: Call Wide Responsibilities, End-User Management and Deployment, and Help Desk Services.

Provides the agency with an integrated set of mobility support services such as Mobility Operations, Mobility Support and Services and Mobility Infrastructure Engineering.

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Moment of Reflection Question #1

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Using Innovation Resources to Capture Contracts Anthony Briggs Small Business Program Manager, Office of Small Business and Civil Rights U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Using Innovation to Capture Contracts

AGENDA WHAT resources are available HOW we can help WHO we are

AGENCY PROFILE 19 What: Mission Where: Locations When: Est. 1974

WHAT WE BUY Information Technology Technical Assistance and Research Facilities Support Education and Training Financial and Accounting Support 20

Learn How to conduct business with the agency Navigate The Federal procurement process Advocate For small businesses to maximize opportunities

HOW WE HELP Marketing Counseling Helpdesk 22 Resources

Innovation:

Resources and practices to help secure contract opportunities

Interactive Forecast of Contract Opportunities Chip & Chat Small Business Innovation Channel Small Business Toolbox INNOVATIVE RESOURCES

INTERACTIVE FORECAST Uses GSAs Forecasting Tool Ability to Filter Searches Find Things Faster and Easier User Friendly Design and Display

CHIP & CHAT Agency Specific Topics Pre and Post Award Best Practices 30 Minute Events Held Quarterly Register via GovDelivery

SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION CHANNEL Agency Specific Topics Pre and Post Award Best Practices 11:30AM-12:00PM Held Quarterly

SMALL BUSINESS TOOLBOX One-Stop Shop for Resources Request Counseling Session Register for SB Exchange Events Explore Lab Opportunities

SMALL BUSINESS TOOLBOX

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

LOCATE PART II OF THE FORECAST

SEARCH FOR CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A KEYWORD SEARCH OR BY NAICS CODES.

NAICS Codes Keyword Search

VIEWING NRC CONTRACTS:

COPY THE CONTRACT NUMBER Highlight contract number

& use Ctrl C to copy

GO TO THE WEB-BASED CONTRACT LIBRARY AND SELECT THE CONTENT SEARCH TAB

SELECT CONTENT SEARCH BAR & PRESS THE SEARCH BUTTON

CLICK ON THE DOCUMENT TO OPEN A PDF

CONTRACT ACCESS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

NRC Small Business Toolbox: Link GovDelivery (Register for Chip & Chat): Link GSA Forecasting Tool Link Contract Library: Link LINKS

CONTACT Email: smallbusiness@nrc.gov Phone: (301) 415-7381 Request Counseling Session here

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Moment of Reflection Question #2

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Everything You Wanted to Know About the SBIR Program from an Industry Perspective Eric Adolphe Chief Executive Officer Forward-Edge AI

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Basics SBIR is non-dilutive seed funding provided by the federal government for high risk, high payoff innovation Phase III (Go to Market)

Size standards do not apply No dollar limit or scope of contracts Small business does not have to do 51% of work For any combination of products, research, services Any requirement that derives from, extends, or logically concludes Phase I or II work All Federal Agencies can award a Sole Source Phase III Contract Phase I ($50k - $256k)

Company must have less than 500 employees Small business must perform 2/3 of research Funds feasibility research & MVP Approximately 9+ percent win probability Immediately eligible for Phase III sole source contracts Only 11 federal agencies currently participate Phase II ($500k - $1.5M)

Company must have less than 500 employees Small business must perform 1/2 of research Funds research & production proof of concept Approximately 27 percent win probability Immediately eligible for Phase III sole source contracts Only 11 federal agencies currently participate Attractive features of the program

• Enables agencies to meet small business goals and the mandates of Executive Orders 13985 and 14041, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M-22-03

• Rigorous peer review and derisking of technology

• Sole source awards can be done in minutes (15 mins for $200M is the fastest reported by the US Air Force)

• Phase III sole source contract awards cannot be protested Companies that launched under the SBIR program l 1

Phase I/II Participating Agencies All federal agencies may leverage SBIR Phase III sole source authorities, 11 participate in Phase I/II program Contracts Grants Open Topics Open Topics l 2

All Federal Agencies May Award a Phase III Sole Source Contract Avoid protracted procurements and bid protests There is no limit on the size, scope, duration, type, or dollar value of Phase III awards Sole source contract action does not require public notification Justification is not required (SBIR Phase I/II is your J&A)

Agencies may use SBIR Phase I/II from any agency as a J&A (contract numbers provided below)

Fastest FAR compliant approach available Advantages for your federal agency Sole source to Forward Edge if your requirement extends or concludes:

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Governance (NSF Phase II SBIR)

Digital Transformation and Field Assessments (Bureau of Census Phase III SBIR)

Blockchain Technology (NSF & Census)

Cyber Security (NSF)

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (Air Force Phase I SBIR)

Building acquisition packages for SBIR Phase III sole source awards Performance Work Statement (PWS), or SOW can be for products, services, research, or any combination thereof Extends means work can be for other applications not in original SBIR research Use GSA CALC (https://calc.gsa.gov/) for fair price determination If market research is needed include:

https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/award/all Key statutory authorities for Phase III sole source awards Sole source to the greatest extent possible if requirement derives from, extends, or completes prior SBIR work -

authorized pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 638(r)(4).

No justification required FAR 5.202(a)(7) - neither a formal solicitation or synopsis are required Applies to agencies and prime contractors DUNS: 117079759 CAGE: 8bxh2

Contact:

Eric Adolphe, eric@forwardedge-ai.com, 703.999.7583 Reference SBIR Contract Numbers:

Air Force: FA864921D1006 Bureau of Census: 133LC21P00000119 National Science Foundation: AN 2028451 Need Help from SBA?

Jennifer C. Shieh, (202) 205-6817 jennifer.shieh@sba.gov l 3

General Services Administration Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)

$4.5B in sole source awards in Q1/Q2 of 2021 alone AAS is an office within the Federal Acquisition Service Fee for service contracting activitycost recovery charge varies based on spend and level of effort required Customer owns technical requirement, provides Technical Expertise AAS advises/selects optimal contract vehicle (GSA schedules, Government wide contracts, open market, etc.) to meet customer needs AAS team issues solicitation, awards contract, manages funds, monitors performance and manages the contract through closeout Pilot authorized by GSA Senior Procurement Executive in May 2018supported by 2 GSA/AAS officespermanent authority granted March 2020expanded to 4 GSA/AAS offices in February 2021 Embraced by SBA, the Air Force, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and others 54 new contracts awarded ($4.06B ceiling, $596M obligated)including one large pre-pilot contract brings totals to $4.5B ceiling and approx. $950 M obligated in first quarter of 2021 R5 is working 17 new contracts in various phases for a combined ceiling of $2.9B and reported that they cannot keep up with the demand GSA will award a $30M ceiling, sole source IDIQ/GWAC vehicle to Phase I/II SBIR awardees Sole Source Task Orders issued under these vehicles Point of Contact l 4 Name: Rodney Couick, Director of Assisted Acquisition Services, Great Lakes Region, General Services Administration Email: rodney.couick@gsa.gov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-couick-300915b/

Phone: 618.622.5801 Website: https://aas.gsa.gov/sbir/

RIO Coming SOON!

• Scheduled to be announced Q2/FY2023

• Solicitation to be released Q1/FY2024

• FEDSIM division of GSA:

Purpose of the new contract vehicle:

Government wide contract solution intended to standardize, streamline, and simplify the SBIR process across all of Government.

General Services Administration Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)

Sample Phase III Sole Source Awards l 5

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Moment of Reflection Question #3

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)

Program and What You Need to Know to Get a MAS Contract Michael Jordan Customer Service Director, Federal Acquisition Service Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Division, National Capital Region U.S. General Services Administration

Understanding the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program

The Structure The Solicitation The Roadmap The Offer The Resources Agenda

The Structure

Through the MAS Program, GSA establishes long-term, governmentwide contracts with commercial firms to provide ordering activities with access to a wide variety of commercial supplies or services.

Multiple Award IDIQ (5-year award, three 5-year options)

Fixed Price EPA (Economic Price Adjustment)

Fair and reasonable pricing

Price reductions may be applied at the order level

Performance requirements established at the order level What is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule?

Facilities Furniture and Furnishings Human Capital Industrial Products and Services Information Technology Miscellaneous Office Management Professional Services Scientific Management and Solutions Security and Protection Transportation and Logistics Travel 12 Large Categories

Facilities

• Structures

• Facilities Services

• Food Service Equipment

• Facilities Supplies

• Facilities Solutions

• Facilities Maintenance and Repair Furniture &

Furnishings

• Miscellaneous Furniture

• Office Furniture

• Flooring

• Fitness Solutions

• Signs

• Household, Dormitory &

Quarters Furniture

• Packaged Furniture

• Healthcare Furniture

• Furniture Services Human Capital

• Human Resources

• Background Investigations

• Compensation and Benefits

• Temporary Help Services

• Social Services Industrial Products &

Services

• Industrial Products

• Packaging

• Cleaning Supplies

• Fire / Rescue /

Safety /

Environmental Protection Equipment

• Hardware and Tools

• Fuel Management

• Machinery and Components

• Test and Measurement Supplies

• Industrial Products and Services Maintenance and Repair Information Technology

• IT Hardware

• IT Software

• Telecommunica tions

• IT Solutions

• IT Training

• Electronic Commerce

• IT Services Miscellaneous

• Apparel

• Complimentary Special Item Numbers (SINs)

• Personal Hair Care Items

• Musical Instruments

• Awards

• Flags MAS Subcategories

Office Management

• Printing and Photographic Equipment

• Office Supplies

• Audio Visual Products

• Media Services

• Media Products

• Records Management

• Document Services

• Office Services

• Audio Visual Services

• Mail Management

• Office Management Maintenance and Repair Professional Services

• Marketing and Public Relations

• Financial Services

• Legal Services

• Technical &

Engineering Services (non-IT)

• Business Administrative Services

• Logistical Services

• Language Services

• Environmental Services

• Training

• Identity Protection Services Scientific Management &

Solutions

• Laboratory Equipment

• Laboratory Animals

• Search and Navigation

• Medical Equipment

• Testing and Analysis

• Scientific Services Security & Protection

• Protective Equipment

• Security Services

• Security Systems

• Security Animals and Related Services

• Marine and Harbor

• Testing Equipment Transportation &

Logistics Services

• Motor Vehicles (non-Combat)

• Automotive Body Maintenance and Repair

• Packaging Services

• Package Delivery

• Transportation of Things Travel

• Employee Relocation

• Lodging

• Travel Agent and Misc Services MAS Subcategories (cont)

A NAICS (pronounced NAKES) Code is a classification within the North American Industry Classification System The NAICS System was developed for use by Federal Statistical Agencies for the collection, analysis and publication of statistical data related to the US Economy What is a NAICS Code?

A Special Item Number, referred to as a SIN, is a number that identifies products and services that GSA Schedule contract holders offer to government buyers through a Schedule contract SINs align with NAICS codes (North American Industry Classification System)

If a SIN doesnt exist for the cont. product or service you are buying, it isnt purchased through the GSA Schedule contract What is a SIN?

SINs are NAICS based 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services Special Item Number (SIN) Structure - Example 1 Logistics Services SINs Title Example Services 541614 541614SVC Deployment, Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services Supply and Value Chain Management Services include the following: Deployment Logistics such as contingency planning, identifying/utilizing regional or global resources, integrating public/private sector resources Includes supply and value chain management, which involves all phases of the planning, acquisition, and management of logistics systems.

SINs will now be NAICS based 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services 541512 - Computer Systems Design Services 541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services 541519 - Other Computer Related Services IT Services SIN Title Example Services 54151S Information Technology Professional Services IT Professional Services and/or labor categories for database planning and design; systems analysis, integration, and design; programming, conversion and implementation support; network services, data/records management, and testing.

Special Item Number (SIN) Structure - Example 2

www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov eLibrary - The official online source for complete GSA and VA Schedules information - a great market research tool.

eLibrary Category Subcategory SIN Contractor Details Size Status Contract Clauses

GSA eLibrary www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov

GSA eLibrary www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov

Link to Solicitation NAICS Based SINs Category (12 Total)

Subcategory (83 Total)

Schedule Designation https://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain/scheduleSummary.do?scheduleNumber=MAS Category List

Category Subcategory Contractor Listing by SIN SIN

Contractor Detail Page Contract Vehicle SINs Awarded Change Contract Second MAS SINs Awarded

The Solicitation

Training: Complete the Pathway to Success and Readiness Assessment training located at https://go.usa.gov/xS5G7 Understand the solicitation: Download, read, and understand the solicitation and applicable category attachment(s) located at https://go.usa.gov/xS5GH To qualify for a GSA MAS contract, your company must have products or services that fit under a GSA Schedule category, i.e.,

Special Item Number (SIN). For more information on SINs, visit GSA eLibrary at www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov Training and Solicitation

https://sam.gov/opp/eeae126b9da7491eb7b144e6d359af8a/view

Category Attachments Available Offerings Excel Sheet Regulations by Ref.

PDF File

Category Attachments

The Roadmap

What is the MAS Roadmap?

Provides information on the contract award process to make it easier to do business with the government.

Why is this helpful?

Breaks down the offer process into easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

www.gsa.gov/masroadmap MAS Roadmap

Does market research show that Federal, state and local governments are buying the types of products and services that your company wants to offer?

Have you been in business for at least two years and have two years of financial statements to support this?

Do you have evidence of successful past performance?

Do you have the resources to market your commercial products and services after the award of the contract?

Questions to Consider Up Front

Minimum Sales Requirements: You must generate at least $25,000 in sales within the first 2 years of your GSA Schedule contract and at least

$25,000 each year thereafter.

GSA may cancel your schedule contract in accordance with GSAR clause 552.238-73, for failure to meet minimum sales criteria.

Lead Time: It may take up to 6 months to get a MAS contract, provided that the firm meets all evaluation criteria and has a successful negotiation.

Items to Consider Before Submitting an Offer

Must be in business for two years and you must provide two years of financial statements Unless you are proposing under the Startup Springboard Ability to demonstrate past performance Products or services must be commercially available Products or services must be compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

Evaluation Criteria

In lieu of the two-year corporate experience requirement, you may:

Use professional experience of executives and key personnel as a substitute Use project experience of key personnel Provide financial documentation that demonstrates the companys financial responsibility in lieu of submitting two years of financial statements.

For more information visit: www.gsa.gov/springboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHJ1L0bReNU&authuser=0 Startup Springboard

The TAA, described in FAR Subpart 25.4, applies to all Schedule contracts and orders. The TAA, which provides a waiver to the Buy American Act, states that only U.S.-made or designated-country end products may be offered or sold under Schedule contracts.

For services, country of origin is determined by the country in which firm providing the services is established.

Please refer to the TAA clause in your contract for complete details, including relevant definitions and the list of designated countries.

Remember that it is the responsibility of each Schedule contractor to ensure that product information is accurately incorporated into the contract and displayed on GSA Advantage! throughout the life of the contract.

For more information about the TAA, refer to FAR clause 52.225-5, Trade Agreements.

Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Compliance

In order to do business with the federal government:

You must register for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration Registration is 100% Free!

SAM Registration and Certification

Registration and Certification

All contractors must register for the FAS ID multi-factor authentication to access the eOffer and eMod systems.

Please ensure that you are listed in SAM as one of the following points of contact:

Government Business POC/Alternate POC Electronic Business POC/Alternate POC Past Performance POC/Alternate POC FAS ID

FAS ID https://eoffer.gsa.gov/

The Offer

After you have completed the preliminary training, registered, and familiarized yourself with the solicitation, you will start developing your proposal to submit to GSA.

As part of assembling your offer, you must complete the following forms, which are located at the Available Offerings and Requirements page at www.gsa.gov/masscopeandtemplates under Required Templates to Submit Through eOffer (as applicable).

Agent Authorization Letter Letter of Supply Price Proposal Template Offer Preparation

www.gsa.gov/masscopeandtemplates

You will need to compile all the information below and submit it through the eOffer system.

You can find the forms and their descriptions at https://go.usa.gov/xSUaA.

Financial statements Subcontracting plan Technical proposal Commercial Sales Practice-1 (CSP-1)

Professional compensation plan Commercial price list Previous cancellation and rejection letters Price narrative with supporting documentation Offer Preparation (cont)

Submit your completed offer in eOffer at https://eoffer.gsa.gov.

After you submit your offer via eOffer, it will be assigned to one of our contracting professionals for review.

Work directly with your assigned representative to clarify any questions or issues and negotiate pricing or other elements of your offer, if necessary.

After review and negotiation, you will know whether you will receive a Schedule contract, based on the decision of the GSA Contracting Officer.

Learn more about finalizing your offer at https://go.usa.gov/xHssV.

Offer Submission

The Resources

Designed to provide our suppliers with the figures they want and need SSQ+ is a tool that depicts sales in both report and dashboard format SSQ+ replaces the SSQ and offers searchable and filterable information from FY 1991 to present, including sales dollars for TDR contracts https://d2d.gsa.gov/report/fas-schedule-sales-query-plus-ssq Schedules Sales Query Plus (SSQ+)

Key report features include:

Ability to build a custom report to view MAS sales by fiscal year and quarter based on various level of details: Product or Service, Government wide Category, Government wide Subcategory, Schedule Number, SIN, NAICs, Business Size, Contract Number etc.

Access to prebuilt dashboards that allow visibility into sales trends by the various levels, trends specific to contracts within the first two years, and overall success rate for new contracts Schedules Sales Query Plus (SSQ+) (cont) https://d2d.gsa.gov/report/fas-schedule-sales-query-plus-ssq

www.gsa.gov/masroadmap www.gsa.gov/schedule www.gsa.gov/events www.gsa.gov/smallbizresources https://interact.gsa.gov/groups/small-business-solutions MAS questions, please contact the MAS PMO:

maspmo@gsa.gov Helpful Links

GSA Point of Contact Chantel Rutland Customer Service Director (NRC) 202.213.3731 chantel.rutland@gsa.gov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNXlBOsCXg&authuser=0

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Q&A

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3 Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Closing Remarks Vonna Ordaz Director, Office of Small Business and Civil Rights U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Gamechangers in 2023 A P R I L 2 7, 2 0 2 3 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION THANK YOU!

Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Events Driving Innovation J U N E 8, 2 0 2 3