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Jennifer Schaus & Associates SERVICES FOR US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS

WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS - 2018 WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE PHONE: 2 0 2 – 3 6 5 – 0 5 9 8


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Join Us for A Series of Complimentary Webinars on various US Federal Government Contracting Topics. Presenters are industry experts sharing knowledge about the competitive government contracting sector. Find all of our Govt Contracting webinars (free download) at www.JenniferSchaus.com

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Our Upcoming Events: Tuesday, JAN 15 – 2019 CLASS:

Strategies For Teaming, Partnering & Sub-Contracting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategies-for-teaming-partnering-sub-contracting-tickets-51163654869

Tuesday, JAN 29 – 2019 CLASS:

Introduction to GSA Schedules https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=140380091\



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ABOUT JENNIFER SCHAUS & ASSOCIATES: - Based in downtown Washington, DC; -

A la carte services for Federal Contractors;

- Proposal Writing to GSA Schedules, 8a Cert, Contract Admin & more!; Educational webinars; -

Networking events and seminars;

WEBSITE: http://www.JenniferSchaus.com


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ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Jennifer Schaus - # of Years In GOV CON: 20 - Education: BA - Towson University, - Leadership Certificate - Cornell University, - Leadership Certificate - UC Berkeley


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Getting Started In Federal Government Contracting

December 19, 2018


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Step 1 – Establish Your Business

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Step 1 – Establish Your Business • Set up your business and establish it as a legal entity with the IRS • Tax ID # / TIN •

RESOURCE: https://www.IRS.gov


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Step 2 – Dun & Bradstreet / DUNS #


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Step 2 – Dun & Bradstreet / DUNS # • Register with D&B • DUNS # - Data Universal Numbering System • 9 Digit Business Identifier •

RESOURCE: http://www.DnB.com


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Step 3 – SAM

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Step 3 - SAM • Register your business with SAM – System For Award Management (NOTE: 2018 – needs notarized letter) •

Industry codes/NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)

• Best Practice: Update 2x per year – JAN & JULY • Best Practice: Multiple POC’s •

RESOURCE: https://www.sam.gov


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Step 3 – SAM (cont’d) • Am I a SMALL BUSINESS? • Based on revenue &/or # employees defined by your Primary NAICS RESOURCE: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf


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Step 3 – SAM (cont’d) Employee based

RESOURCE: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf


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Step 3 – SAM (cont’d) Revenue based

RESOURCE: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf


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Step 4 – CAGE Code

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Step 4 – CAGE Code • Secure a CAGE Code – Commercial And Government Entity • 5 Character Identifier • Used by DOD, DOT & NASA for identification & payment id •

RESOURCE: http://www.dla.mil


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Step 5 – Resource Organizations

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Step 5 – Resource Organizations •

Get educated & connected w local resources (classes, mentors, events)

• RESOURCE:

PTAP

SCORE

SBDC Local SBA Office

• •

Incubators https://www.jenniferschaus.com/organizations


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Step 6 – Capability Statement

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Step 6 – Capability Statement •

Prepare a 1 page company overview (tailored) •

1 - Demonstrate your core competencies; •

2 - Highlight your past performance; •

4 - Identify your set-aside designations; •

3 - Identify your contract vehicles; Other: DUNS, CAGE, NAICS, TIN

RESOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUpj0Z0czDo&t=62s


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Step 7 – OSDBU’s

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Step 7 – OSDBU’s • Work With Federal Agency OSDBU’s • Office Of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization • Advocates for small business govt contractors • Per agency •

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/federal-osdbu-forecast


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Step 8 – Industry Days

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Step 8 – Industry Days • Attend Federal Agency “Industry Days” • “Open House” for Small Business – sometimes related to an opportunity/solicitation

• Find teaming partners at these events • Bring your (tailored) Capability Statement •

RESOURCE: https://www.fbo.gov


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Step 9 – FBO – Federal Business Opportunities


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Step 9 – FBO – Federal Business Opportunities • Review solicitations for your NAICS, geography, business size, & setaside • Opportunities $25k+ • Seek “Sources Sought” & “RFI” – everything else is “wired & worked” • NOTE: Migrating to SAM.gov!! •

RESOURCE: https://www.fbo.gov


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Step 10 – Acquisition Forecast

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Step 10 – Acquisition Forecast • Review Federal Agency Acquisition Forecast • Understand budget cycles & spikes (OCT 1-SEPT 30) • Identify the incumbent (competitors & partners) • Plan ahead & dedicate your resources accordingly •

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/federal-osdbu-forecast


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Step 10 – Acquisition Forecast (cont’d)

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/federal-osdbu-forecast


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Step 10 – Acquisition Forecast (cont’d)

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/federal-osdbu-forecast


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Step 11 – SBA Scorecard

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Step 11 – SBA Scorecard •

Review the SBA Scorecard (annual)

• Identify agencies have met their “set-aside” goals and which have areas for improvement • 24% direct goal (Agency to Small) • • •

36% indirect goal (Prime to Sub) Use this data/intel for your strategy!! RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/sba-scorecard


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Step 11 – SBA Scorecard (cont’d) • 5% Women • 5% Small Disadvantaged • 3% HUBZone • 3% SDVO •

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/sba-scorecard


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Step 11 – SBA Scorecard (cont’d) Overall

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/sba-scorecard

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Step 11 – SBA Scorecard (cont’d) Agency-by-Agency

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/sba-scorecard

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Step 12 – Top 100 Vendors

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Step 12 – Top 100 Vendors • Review Top 100 Vendors Per Agency • Use this for a partnering & sub-contracting strategy • Register on Prime’s site before contacting them! •

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/top-100-contractors


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Step 12 – Top 100 Vendors Overall & Per Agency

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/top-100-contractors


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Step 13 – Data & Research

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Step 13 – Data & Research • Have a (strategic) PLAN! • Research target agencies, competitors & possible partners • Do homework before contacting Primes for sub-contracting opps • Register on Prime’s site before contacting them! • •

RESOURCE: https://www.fpds.gov

RESOURCE: https://www.usaspending.gov


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Step 13 – Data & Research FPDS

RESOURCE: https://www.fpds.gov

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Step 13 – Data & Research USA Spending

RESOURCE: https://www.usaspending.gov

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Step 14 – Attend Events / Network / Relationships


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Step 14 – Attend Events / Network / Relationships • Government is risk adverse • Build relationships with trusted partners & Primes • Attend government related events •

RESOURCE: https://www.govevents.com


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Step 15 – Contract Vehicles

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Step 15 – Contract Vehicles • Secure (appropriate) contract vehicles (at the right time). • Vendor “Short List” / IDIQ • Ensure you qualify and that your customer purchases via these vehicles. • GSA Sched; Navy Seaport-e; NASA SEWP, etc. •

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/contract-vehicles


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Step 16 – Set Aside Certifications

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Step 16 – Set Aside Certifications • Secure small business designations at the right time! • SBA 8(a); HUBZone, SDVO, Women Owned, etc. • Use the SBA Scorecard to strategize before & after certification. •

RESOURCE: https://www.jenniferschaus.com/certifications


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Step 17 – Industry Associations & Organizations


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Step 17 – Industry Associations & Organizations • Build relationships • Network • AFCEA, SECAF, NCMA, APMP, Chambers of Comm, etc. •

RESOURCE: www.jenniferschaus.com/resources


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Step 18 – Read / Stay Informed

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Step 18 – Read / Stay Informed • Subscribe to and read government contracting books, blogs, podcast, journals, news publications and more. • Be aware of FAR changes – ie. ALL Small Mentor-Protégé Program •

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Step 19 – Use This Information – Create a (Strategic) Plan


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Step 19 – Use This Information – Create a (Strategic) Plan • Long Sales Cycle • Prepare & plan how / when to use resources – time & $$$ • Prioritize Opportunities w greater ROI & propensity to win • CPR – Lead with your Capabilities, Past Performance, (Build) Relationships


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Step 20 – People & Tools

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Step 20 – People & Tools • Know where to go for these resources (FT or PT / Contractor) • Get referrals / recommendations / vetting STAFF – FT / PT CONSIDERATIONS: * * * * * * *

Proposal Writers / Capture Contract Administration / Compliance Accounting Sales, Marketing & BD Legal HR Recruiting

SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS: * * * * * *

CRM RFP Management Finance Contract Administration / Compliance Project Management Proposal Sharing


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CONCLUSIONS

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Conclusions: • Build relationships •

Direct with the Federal Government (24% SB Goal) • Indirect with Primes & Partners (36% SB Goal)

• Continually refine your strategy •

Review acquisition forecast • Review contract vehicles Stay abreast of industry trends/changes


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Conclusions: Survival Of The Fittest No Silver Bullet IT TAKES HARD WORK, GRIT & TIME!!!


THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!!

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