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US Department of Transportation/ OSDBU
Program and Services
Southern Transportation Civil Rights Training Symposium
August 19, 2009
Adrianna ClarkUSDOT/ Southeast Small Business Transportation Resource Center
Steps Required to do Work with USDOT’s Operating
Administrations1. Acquire a Data Universal Numbering
System (DUNS) identification number
2. Register on the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system
3. Complete the Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA)
Acquiring a DUNS Number
The D&B D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and tracking millions of businesses worldwide. A DUNS number is mandatory to register in the CCR.
1.866.705.5711
To get a DUNS number in 5 days or less
www.dnb.com/us/
1. Get a D&B D-U-N- S Number
2. Get a D-U-N-S Number
Register in the CCR• Primary vendor database for
the federal government
• Only registered vendors are eligible for gov’t. contracts
• Allows gov’t buyers to research potential contractors
• Vendors to receive payments under DOT contracts
• Buyers determine acquisition strategy for contracts
www.ccr.gov
Completing ORCA• An electronic system
replacing paper-based submission of business representation and certifications
https://orca.bpn.gov
Preferences for Different types of Small Businesses
Small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals can qualify for additional preferences in federal procurement
Government agencies are required by law to award a percentage of contracts to small businesses
Small Disadvantaged Businesses
8(a)
Woman-Owned
HUBZone
SDVOB
Veteran-Owned
51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged
Same as above
51% owned by one or more woman
Business is located and 35% of employees reside in HubZone
51% owned and managed by SDV
51% owned by veteran
GOVERNMENT-WIDE PROCUREMENT GOALS
Section 15(g) of the Small Business Act establishes the following minimum goals for the Federal Government:
• Small Business (All categories) – 23%• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB & 8a) – 5%• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) - 5%• HUBZone Small Business - 3% • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB - 3%
Type of Small Business
Entity Responsible for Certification
Certification Procedure
General Small Business
Self-Certification Register on CCR and complete ORCA
SDB, 8(a), and HUBZone
SBA Complete Application on SBA website
WOSB Self Certification None
SDVOSB Self Certification Produce a DD214 and receive disability rating from VA
DBE State or local entity Download application from website
Doing Business with the government
How Federal Agencies buy from outside vendors
• Open MarketSubmit bid or proposal (FedBizOpps.gov)
• Small Business Set-AsidesALL acquisitions between $2,500 and $1000,000 is
automatically reserved for SB (FedBizOpps.gov)
• Sole SourceUnder special circumstances, no competition is
required (FedBizOpps.gov)
• Procurement ForecastInformation on anticipated awards for fiscal year
SHORT TERM LENDING PROGRAM (STLP) DESCRIPTION
PROVIDES A LOAN GUARANTEE ON A REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT
PRIMARY COLLATERAL IS RECEIVABLES FROM TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT(S)
PARTICIPANTS CAN APPLY FOR RENEWAL FOR UP TO 5 YEARS
Cont. STLP Program Description
• MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT $750,000
• SUBCONTRACT AT ANY TIER IN TRANSPORTATION RELATED FIELD
• APPLICATION FEE OF $150.00 PAYABLE TO THE BANK
• INTEREST RATE BASED ON A VARIABLE RATE CONNECTED TO THE WSJ PRIME RATE
STLP STLP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(a) CERTIFIED AS A DBE UNDER DOT CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES (49 CFR, PART 23 & 26)
- OR - CERTIFIED BY THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SECTION 8(A) PROGRAM, HUBZONE, DISABLED VETERAN OR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS
(b) HAVE A CURRENT TRANSPORTATION-RELATED CONTRACT (maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, revitalization)
(c) MUST BE CURRENT ON FEDERAL TAXES
STLP ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvements, or revitalization of any of the nation’s transportation modes – public, commercial, Federal, State, or local agency
Funds may Funds may NOTNOT be used for:be used for: contract mobilization; equipment purchases or other long term uses; refinance of existing debts; payment of non-current taxes; distributions or other payments to stock holders
Funds are borrowed against each invoice of the contract (s)
Repayment occurs as the project owner or prime contractor pays the invoice. The payment is made jointly to the borrower and to the PL Bank and is sent to the bank, which repays the amount borrowed against the invoice and transmits the balance to the borrower
FUNDS ADMINISTRATION
SREPS IN STLP PROCESS
ESTABLISHELIGIBILITY
COMPLETE APPLICATION & PREPARE PROPER
DOCUMENTATION
SUBMITCOMPLETED
APPLICATION & FEE TO PARTICIPATING LENDER
The STLP is administered by the DOT OSDBU through cooperative agreements between DOT and several STLP Participating Lenders (PLs) Florida: Continental Bank of Miami, Miami, FL
Loan documentation and financing transactions are performed by the Participating Lender (PL)
Loan application processing turnaround is 30-60 days
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
OSDBU
SHORT-TERM LENDING PROGRAM
HOW TO APPLY
Go to OSDBU Website at:
http://osdbu.dot.gov/documents/pdf/stlp/stlpapp.pdf
OSDBU
FINAL TIPS• Central Contractor Registration (CCR)• Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)• Small Business Administration (SBA)• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)• General Services Administration (GSA)• Read RFP carefully and fully
ADRIANNA CLARK
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONOFFICE OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED
BUSINESS UTILIZATION’S
SOUTHEAST SBTRC
T] 1.866.928.6289 EXT. 8E] [email protected]
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