Sunday, June 21, 2015

How The Simplified Acquisition Program Can Jumpstart Your Contracting Strategy

By Celeste Osborne


Even though it can be especially lucrative, breaking into the federal government industry can end up a problematic task. Even though a highly large number new vendors register everyday to connect with the federal government, many of them struggle while some ultimately are unable to find success. What is it that separates the successful vendors from the failures? Their secret might be the Simplified Acquisition Program.

Federal Acquisition Regulations has defined Simplified Acquisitions as any solicitation between $2,500 and $150,000 and designated specific rules and procedures for these contracts. The procedure is more similar to how you might order a pizza rather than the formal bidding process used for larger contracts. US Federal Contractor Registration has launched their Simplified Acquisition Program to take advantage of these simplified rules and give new, inexperienced contractors an edge over their competition.

Simplified Acquisition contracts aren't exclusively a boon to small ventures - they can also help large corporations and experienced vendors generate significant revenue through contract awards. Simplified Acquisition contracts also help set-asides improve their prospects in the federal marketplace, including disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.

Contractors in the Simplified Acquisition Program are highly encouraged to find and phone federal procurement officers directly - this is in fact a vital part of the program! This assists businesses in learning about upcoming contracts before they are even released, in addition make vital networking contacts. Most purchasing officers won't advertise contracts under $25,000 on FedBizOpps (FBO) so the only way to learn about these opportunities is to develop a relationship with that particular buyer. Payment options for these types of contracts also vary, ranging from SMART Pay Cards to even cash. Blank purchase agreements and miscellaneous purchase agreements are also used in simplified acquisition contracts. This is generally not permitted within the normal contracting process since larger contracts must be reported on the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).

To help small businesses profit from these opportunities, US Federal Contractor Registration has formed their Simplified Acquisition Program. This program has helped generate millions of dollars of cash flow for many struggling vendors, including Progress Solar Solutions, LLC, which has been awarded nearly $1 million in contract awards thanks to USFCR. The Simplified Acquisition Program includes everything vendors might want to start doing business with the government, including System for Award Management registration, a seven page website in the standard Federal Government format, branded domain and hosting, web site optimization, customized official government profile, monthly email bid notification and contract support.

US Federal Contractor Registration, the world's largest third party registration firm, helped thousands of local businesses successfully register to conduct business with the United States federal government. They offer a complete suite of services covering everything from initial SAM registration to GSA registration to marketing. Their clients have included national businesses, major universities, city and state government offices, non profits and other charitable organizations.




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