APPENDIX A

APPENDIX A: ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION

REGULATIONS

"Federal Acquisition Regulation"

Available on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

"DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement"

Available on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

These regulations can also be found on the internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu , click on "Links".

MARKETING INFORMATION

"Commerce Business Daily (CBD)"

A daily list of proposed Federal Government procurements estimated to exceed $25,000. Also contains lists of subcontracting leads, sales of surplus property, and foreign business opportunities. Subscriptions may be made through the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. You can also access the CBDNet at http://cbdnet.gpo.gov . CBDNet is the official Free online listing of Government contracting opportunities which are published in the CBD.

"U.S. Government Purchasing and Sales Directory"

Provides a listing of products and services bought by all Federal agencies, keyed to the purchasing offices that buy them. Also provides information on Government sales of surplus property. Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 045-000-00272-1, Cost $24.00

"Subcontracting Opportunities with DoD Major Prime Contractors"

Provides company name and address, product or service line, and name and telephone number of company's small business liaison officer for DoD prime contractors that have plans and goals (set forth in their prime contracts) for subcontracting with small business and small disadvantaged business concerns. Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The DoD reference number is 4205.1-D. This regulations can also be found on the internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu , click on "Publications"

"A Guide for Private Industry"

Tells how to obtain information regarding specifications and standards from the DoD Single Stock Point for Specifications and Standards. Available from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19120.

AIDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

"Small Business Specialists"

On a nationwide basis, lists DoD specialists by name, location, and phone number. For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The DoD reference number is DoD 4205.1-H. This regulations can also be found on the internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu , click on "Publications"

Procurement Marketing and Access Network (Pro-Net)

Pro-Net is an electronic source of procurement information – for and about small businesses. It is a search engine for contracting officers, a marketing tool for small firms and a "link" to procurement opportunities and important information. It is designed to be a "virtual" one-stop-procurement-shop.

Pro-Net is an Internet-based database of information on small, disadvantaged, 8(a) and women-owned businesses. It is free to federal and state government agencies as well as prime and other contractors seeking small business contractors, subcontractors and/or partnership opportunities.

Guidelines on how to register with Pro-Net is located at: http://www.sba.gov .

"Management Aids"

Short papers providing specific guidance on various topics.

Available from nearest SBA office.

"A Handbook for DoD and Small Business: Forging a Partnership Through EDI"

The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint small business with the concepts of electronic data interchange (EDI) and how EDI will be used in the future by the Department of Defense to conduct business. The handbook introduces the reader to EDI, discusses how and why EDI is used in business, and explains what is needed to start using EDI in a small business. Available for purchase from the National Technical Information Service, (703) 487-4650, order number is. ADA-261-373, and cost $27.00.

"Department of the Army's Electronic Capabilities"

The Army fully supports Electronic Commerce (EC) and its wide range of procuring government commodities electronically. Ninety-four percent (94%) of our contracting sites are Interim FACNET certified which allow small businesses to conduct transactions via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). These type purchases are exclusively designated for small businesses procuring within the micro-purchase threshold ($2500 to $100K). In addition, we are taking full advantage of the INTERNET technology while several of our contracting activities have bulletin boards (BB) on the net. The business opportunities under these BBs can be found at the "Business Opportunity Section" of the Army’s home page (http://acqnet.sarda.army.mil ) or use "http://acqnet.sarda.army.mil/busopp/default.htm " to go directly to the Business Opportunity Section. If you have any questions regarding how to conduct business with the Army electronically, please call LTC David F. Bell (703) 681-9087 or email: belld@sarda.army.mil.

"Department of the Navy's Electronic Capabilities"

Marketing information is now available from the DoN Market Research Information Service on the World Wide Web (WWW). The database will help prospective contractors determine which supplies and services are being purchased at navy and Marine Corps contracting centers located throughout the United States. In addition to this marketing information, the DoN Long Range Acquisition Estimates is also on the WWW. The Internet address is http://www.abm.rda.hq.navy.mil/ .

"Department of the Air Force's Electronic Capabilities"

The Long Range Acquisition Estimate (LRAE) is a searchable database, which covers over 2,000 projected "Requests for Proposals", with buying activities, estimated dollar amounts, award dates, points of contact and other information potential suppliers need to formulate marketing strategies. Information on the LRAE is on Department of Air Force home page. The internet address is http://www.safsb.hq.mil/index.html .

With this system, small businesses can identify all Air Force activities, with a description of what they buy, current contacts, addresses and telephone numbers. An E-mail capability between all users and counselors is available, as is an extensive electronic library for downloading reference and training materials. Real-time conferences are conducted with recognized experts on marketing specific activities and on areas of special interest.

For more information, contact the Department of Air Force, Small and Disadvantaged Business Office.