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Government contracts (UT-CIS ptac)Do Your Market ResearchMarket Research: Solicitation, Drawing and Specification ResearchMarket research is required to determine whether the government is purchasing goods and services that your company sells. You can conduct your own research by entering keywords into the following search engines. The DIBBS Board* will also, if available, provide technical drawings and specifications. 
Search Federal Government Solicitations:Fed Biz Opps Advanced Search / Award Search Softshare I-search - Enter: username - ssguest & password - ssguest *DLA DIBBS BOARD - a web-based application that provides the capability to search for, view, and submit secure bids or Requests For Quotations (RFQs) for items of supply included in the DLA Business System Modernization (BSM) Program. DIBBS also allows users to search and view Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Awards and other procurement information related to the BSM.
Acquisition Streamlining Standardization Information System, also known as ASSIST On-Line, is a robust and comprehensive website providing access to current information associated with federal and military specifications and standards in management of the Defense Standardization Program (DSP). Managed by the DoD Single Stock Point Philadelphia (DDSSO), Assist provides public access to the standardization process over the Internet. Assist On-Line is the exclusive source for DoD standards and specifications. Research and Development Opportunities - (R&D)Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) SBIR/STTR OpportunitiesFederal Acquisition JumpstationLlist of federal procurement sites: Jumpstation SpendingFederal Government Spending By Group - To determine the dollar amount that the federal government is purchasing by product/service group, click on the link below. Another excellent source for spending research: http://www.fedspending.org/ Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) - Purchases spare parts and end items for Maritime and Land-Based weapons systems. Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) - Purchases food, clothing and textiles, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and general and industrial items in support of America Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) - Defense Supply Center Richmond is the aviation supply and demand chain manager for the Defense Logistics Agency and serves within the Defense Department as the primary source of supply for more than 1.2 million repair parts and operating supply items. DSCR’s mission is to provide best value aviation weapon systems and environmental logistics support to America’s armed forces—on land, at sea and in the air. Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)DITCO is responsible for acquiring communications service and information technology needed by the Department of Defense and other federal agencies to support the joint warfighter. Defense Commissary AgencyThe Defense Commissary Agency (DeCa) is headquartered in Fort Lee Virginia and has over 28 retail locations worldwide. These locations sell a variety of groceries, services and electronics. On average compared to commercial pricing military personal save 30% by shopping at commissaries. Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)The DCMA provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized. SubcontractingFAR part 19 & 52 outlines the requirements for preparing a small business plan - prepared by large companies only. Small businesses do not have to complete a small business plan. Anytime a large company (prime contractor) gets an award valued over $550,000.00, (and any construction contact in value of $1,000,000.00) they must have a small business plan written in their proposal. This "small business plan" says they intend to do their best and subcontract down 23% to small businesses, and within that 23% there are certain socio-economic groups they look at even closer for goals:
SUB-Net is used by prime contractors to post subcontract opportunities. You can search for subcontracting opportunities by naics, keyword or solicitation. Prime Contractor's ListsSubcontracting Opportunities with DoD Major Prime Contractors [PDF] Department of Homeland Security Prime Contractor List [PDF] TACOM Prime Contractor List - The US Tank and Armament Command (TACOM) generates, provides and sustains mobility and survivability for US and allied soldiers. Hill Air Force Base - Information for prime and subcontractors. Comprehensive Listing of Federal Agency Websites - In addition to good information on the contracting process, the Northeast Regional Council maintains a list of federal agency websites. Good place to learn about new customers. Parties Excluded from Federal ContractingNeed a phone number? Try the National Contact CenterJoin The Bid Match ServiceUT CIS PTAC can automatically match your company's product or service with daily bid notices that report what the government is buying or planning to buy. If you would like to find out more information on the Bid Match Program please contact us. To find out more information on mybidmatch.com and how it works please click here. If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Joe Flynn at joe.flynn@tennessee.edu or Debbie Barber at debbie.barber@tennessee.edu or call 888-763-7439.
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