There are numerous government jobs that contractors can win bids on. You have to make sure that you, as the contractor or subcontractor, qualify for the contract. To perform work on any federal government construction contract or federally assisted construction contract in excess of $2,000, they must pay their on-site workers local prevailing wages and fringe benefits paid on similar projects. The Secretary of Labor determines these salaries and fringe benefits.
The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 laid the foundation for the requirements on how to qualify for government jobs. The first steps to becoming qualified is training and record as a government contractor.
three different Training opportunities:
Government Contracting Guidelines
Small Business Guide to Contracting Opportunities
How to Sell to the Federal Government
· On-Site Support and Assistance
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
· Representatives of the Shopping Center
Training Courses and Events
SBA Government Contact Online Courses
GSA Training Programs for Government Providers
GSA Center for Excellence in Procurement
GSA Provider Help Center
Record it’s a three step process
1) get one DUNS number through the DUNS Request Service
2) Register your business through the federal government Central Register of Contractors (CCR)
3) Earn past performance ratings from Past Performance Evaluation Form Open Ratings, Inc..
Bidding opportunities– You can now search for federal government jobs to bid on. A number of places to look for these opportunities:
FedBizOpps: Federal Business Opportunities– All invitations to bid on federal contracts with a value of more than $25,000
GSA Schedules – contractors should review How to Access the GSA Schedules page. GSA schedule providers can submit contract proposals and bids online through the GSA eOffer system.
Teamwork and subcontracting agreements – partnering with subcontractors or another business is one way to get your foot in the door with the federal government. There are resources with guidance for these arrangements.
· GSA Schedule – Contractor Equipment Arrangements – Under an agreement, the contractors work together to offer a total solution to the requirements of the activity.
· GSA Outsourcing Directory– Large companies are required to establish plans and objectives for subcontracting with small commercial companies.
· SBA Subcontracting Network (SUB-Net) – Small businesses identify and offer opportunities.
Other opportunities
business matchmaking
Government Contracting Opportunities for Green Businesses
Sale of energy efficiency products to the federal government
Forums through Various Conferences
National Affairs Conference – A Ford Motor Company representative’s point of view on how to improve your bid/earn ratio.
QCA National Affairs Conference – Offer Listing – Federal Construction Contracting Bidding Reform and Direct Reform of Federal Construction Low Bidding Selection Procedure