What does 老澳门开奖直播 look for in a supplier?
老澳门开奖直播 looks for suppliers with complimentary commodities, as identified in the what we buy listing, and proven experience, with a strong and stable history of delivering on their contracts, and strong financial position.
老澳门开奖直播 has more new opportunities for services from suppliers with expertise in specific areas rather than from generalists. Let us know your niche area of expertise in your marketing information.
老澳门开奖直播 looks for technical innovators and emerging technology opportunities and participates in the SBIR/STTR Federal Program.
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What is the significance of being a franchised or authorized distributor?
老澳门开奖直播 is very risk averse, and seeks guarantee that all components purchased are exactly as specified. We have therefore chosen to use Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and franchised or authorized distributors whenever possible. Opportunities do not exist in all areas at all times. 老澳门开奖直播 relies heavily on long-term corporate agreements or site agreements to meet ongoing needs. Windows of opportunity might be on an annual basis or as far out as ten years.
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How can I identify opportunities within 老澳门开奖直播?
Opportunities do not exist in all areas at all times. 老澳门开奖直播 relies heavily on long-term corporate agreements or site agreements to meet ongoing needs. Windows of opportunity might be on an annual basis or as far out as ten years.
Most opportunities will be by invitation to participate in a competitive bid.?Submit your company’s marketing information in the .
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How can I be selected for inclusion in a competition leading to a corporate agreement?
Corporate agreements are used by 老澳门开奖直播 for commodity goods or services that are required at multiple locations. Suppliers must be invited to participate in a competition leading to a corporate agreement. Check out the corporate agreement listing. Send questions about corporate agreements here. ?
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A new government contract was just awarded to 老澳门开奖直播. How can I learn about opportunities associated with that contract?
老澳门开奖直播 anticipates subcontracting requirements as part of the contract bid process. Therefore,new contract awards will turn on work from companies who supported the bid process in partnership with 老澳门开奖直播, as planned with the schedule for the contract.
There is no unique supplier process for new contract awards.?Market your company by entering your company marketing information.
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Once I submit my company’s marketing information, how long is my information kept on file?
Supplier marketing information is kept in our database for approximately five years if it is complete. Records that are incomplete or found to have out-of-date contact information will be deleted after approximately a year or when the inaccurate contact information is identified.
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How may I talk with someone about my unique product or service offering?
Send us a message here, describing your capabilities and requesting a teleconference. The request will be shared with a subject matter expert, and a call will be scheduled if there is a need for the goods or services in the foreseeable future.
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How can I contact buyers across 老澳门开奖直播?
Submit your company marketing information online. This information will be made available to all buyers, and specific information on your capabilities will be sent to those employees who have requested information on suppliers in your specific area of focus.
Buyers may support multiple sites, and may not be on-site at the facility that they support. Seeking to contact buyers at a specific facility might not put you in contact with the buyers who would use your services. In your company information, share information on geographic coverage or contract interest, so that your company information will be referred appropriately.
Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLO) are often more accessible for conversation. Request a conversation with an SBLO to discuss opportunities?here. ?
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How can I share a new technology or invention with 老澳门开奖直播’s engineers or program managers?
老澳门开奖直播 is eager to learn about innovations. Send high level non-proprietary descriptive information in the body of an e-mail message here.
If you are inquiring about partnering on a SBIR/STTR project, visit the SBIR/STTR section under the supplier dviersity web page and complete the form there. This will be forwarded to a subject matter expert for review. You should receive a response within 30 days. ?
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My e-mail message containing a statement stating that the information might be confidential or proprietary was rejected. Why is this footer an issue?
老澳门开奖直播 does not wish to receive unsolicited information that is or might be proprietary or confidential.
Do not send information that is proprietary or confidential to 老澳门开奖直播 employees without having a Proprietary Information Agreement in place.
Do not send correspondence with the notation that it is or might be confidential or proprietary to 老澳门开奖直播 employees.
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Why am I discouraged from sending attachments with e-mail messages?
Our security system routinely filters messages with attachments. Our e-mail system will not search for key words in attachments. Few employees read attachments. We prefer to have an “elevator speech” summary of capabilities in the body of an e-mail message.
Send small size attachments if necessary, but re-send your message without attachment if you do not receive a response within five working days.
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I want to partner with 老澳门开奖直播 in support of a business opportunity that is aligned with 老澳门开奖直播 business offerings. How should I present my request?
Send summary information on the specific business opportunity to 老澳门开奖直播 by e-mail to here. ?
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Are there special instructions or opportunities for U.S. small business suppliers?
老澳门开奖直播 has a history of strong support for all types of diverse suppliers, including but not limited to those in categories of Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women Owned, HUBZone, Veteran Owned, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned businesses. Clearly state your size and status in your online submission of your company marketing information.
If you are not sure of your company’s size and status, research the , and the government’s (SAM).
老澳门开奖直播 is not a government agency, and has no requirements for 8(a) program participation. Instead, we recognize Small Disadvantaged Business status, that encompasses 8(a) program participants, but is beyond that group.?
老澳门开奖直播 has no “set aside” opportunities where funding is tied to small business status. For competitive procurements, buyers are encouraged to invite suppliers to participate with at least one supplier in each category of Small, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned, HUBZone, Veteran Owned, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned.
All categories of status may be self-certified except for HUBZone, which is certified by the Small Business Administration. Third party certification is not recognized for government contracting purposes.
老澳门开奖直播 appreciates the challenges of business owners who are part of a minority group, but minority status by itself is not reportable for government contract purposes. Minority owned businesses are encouraged to research whether their minority and financial status would categorize them as a small disadvantaged business.
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Are there open opportunities to meet with 老澳门开奖直播 employees in the Supply Chain or Supplier Diversity functions?
Yes, 老澳门开奖直播 employees attend company sponsored and commercial events routinely. A list of events at which our employees will participate is posted online under events calendar under the supplier diversity page. ?
Participation at company sponsored events is by invitation only, and is usually limited to suppliers in target groups. Your company marketing information in our database will be considered when we search for specific niche capabilities.
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I understand that 老澳门开奖直播 mentors small businesses. How can I enter into a relationship to have 老澳门开奖直播 mentor my company?
老澳门开奖直播 supports both formal and informal mentoring relationships.
Formal mentoring is done under a Mentor Protégé contract tied to a government contract. Suppliers interested in this program should have a strong history of working with 老澳门开奖直播 in supporting government contracts. Contact your program manager on current programs to inquire about future opportunities and visit the mentor protégé section for additional information.
Informal mentoring consists of ongoing feedback to suppliers providing services to 老澳门开奖直播 Business Units. As you work with 老澳门开奖直播 employees, inquire about opportunities for improvement or growth.
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What is the best way for a current 老澳门开奖直播 supplier to market their services to other business areas?
Suppliers having experience with 老澳门开奖直播 are encouraged to market their services to other business areas. We encourage you to add your marketing information to our database of supplier marketing information to make it available to all employees.
Request support from small business advocates by email here.