Small Business Program and Sources Selection Plans
Small Business Program and Source Selection Plans
May 27, 2013
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Business 501 – Government Acquisition
Purpose of the federal small business program; include a historical aspect of the
Government regulations that created the program.
Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered
millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to
small businesses.
SBA was officially established in 1953, but its philosophy and mission began to take shape years
earlier in a number of predecessor agencies, largely as a response to the pressures of the Great
Depression and World War II.
What is the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program?
The WOSB Program is a program that authorizes contracting officers to specifically limiting, or
setting aside, certain requirements for competition solely amongst women-owned small
businesses (WOSBs) or economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses
What is the purpose of the WOSB Program?
The Federal government has both prime contracting and subcontracting goals for small
Businesses. More specifically, 23% of Federal prime contract dollars shall be awarded to small
businesses, with individual prime and subcontracting goals for certain identified small business
groups. The Federal government must award 5% of its prime and subcontract dollars to women
owned small businesses. In addition, each Federal agency negotiates annual small business goals
with the Small Business Administration (SBA) that presents, for that agency, the maximum
practicable opportunity for small businesses. The goal attained by the individual agency is then
used to calculate the Government-wide small business goal, including the individual prime and
subcontracting goals for the identified small business groups, such as women-owned small
businesses.
One purpose of this program is to enable contracting officers to meet these goals by specifically
limiting, or setting aside, certain requirements for competition solely amongst WOSBs or
EDWOSBs and ensure a level playing field on which such small businesses can compete for
Federal contracting opportunities.
Evaluate the small business set-aside program in regard to the eligibility to participate.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, a firm must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and
primarily managed by one or more women. The women must be U.S. citizens. The firm must be
“small” in its primary industry in accordance with SBA’s size standards for that industry. In
order for a WOSB to be deemed “economically disadvantaged,” its owners must demonstrate
economic disadvantage in accordance with the requirements set forth in the final rule.
A contracting officer may set aside a requirement forWOSBs if:
• The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code assigned to the
solicitation, invitation for bid, or quote is in an industry in which SBA has designated that
WOSBs are substantially underrepresented.
• The contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more WOSBs will submit
offers. This is sometimes referred to asthe “rule of two.”
• The anticipated award price of the contract does not exceed $6.5 million in the case of
manufacturing contracts and $4 million in the case of all other contracts.
• In the estimation of the contracting officer, the contract can be awarded at a fair and reasonable
price.
2. A contracting officer may set aside a requirement for
EDWOSBs if:
• The NAICS code assigned to the solicitation, invitation for bid, or quote is in an industry in
which SBA has designated that WOSBs are underrepresented.
• The contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more EDWOSBs will submit
offers. This is sometimes referred to asthe “rule of two.”
• The anticipated award price of the contract does not exceed $6.5 million in the case of
manufacturing contracts and $4 million in the case of all other contracts.
• In the estimation of the contracting officer, the contract can be awarded at a fair and reasonable
price
Dollar threshold reserved for small business contracts in the scenario.
The statute authorizing the WOSB Program sets forth these specific thresholds. These thresholds
are also subject to periodic inflationary adjustment by the FAR Council.
Contract formats for government contracts to include universal and commercial formats.
Federal Uniform Contract Format (UCF): Standard Form 33 (SF 33)
The use of a uniform contract format (UCF) facilitates preparation of the solicitation (Request
for Proposal [RFP]) and contract as well as reference to, and use of, those documents by offerors,
contractors, and contract administrators.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth instructions relative to each section of the
UCF that federal agencies are strongly encouraged to use. Actually, they use the Standard Form
33 (SF 33) to prepare their RFP (see below)
Uniform Contract Format (UCF)
Part I—The Schedule

Solicitation/Contract Form

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Specification/SOW/SOO/ORD

Packaging & Marking

Inspection & Acceptance

Deliveries or Performance

Contract Administration Data

Special Contract Requirements
Part II—Clauses

Contract Clauses
Part III—List of Documents, Exhibits, & Other Attachments

List of Attachments
Part IV—Representations & Instructions

Representations, Certifications, & Other Statements

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Evaluation Factors for Award
The purpose of the source selection evaluation plan.
This is the real example of Small business program under the US federal government
Small business program and source selection plane
Contract name: Provision of security fencing around the base
Cost of contract: $100000
Time of duration :One months
Source selection plane: Smart solution
Smart Solutions formerly known as Smart Enterprises was established in 1992 as a small firm.
Being the market leader in importing the spare parts of Mercedes Benz, Volvo and Isuzu, Smart
Enterprises was leading vendor to the National Logistics Cell (NLC), Pakistans largest
transportation & logistics Company.
Today as Smart Solutions is a professional solution provider company. We deliver Solutions and
Services direct to the small, medium and enterprise businesses. We work with our clients as a
strategic partner to leverage the maximum business value from your investments. We always
care about your objectives and requirements to reduce costs and add value to your business. We
have a team of experienced professionals to develop, deploy and manage solutions and services
as per your needs.
We offer following Services and Solutions to our client
Steel Fabrication:
1. Light and medium steel structures
2. Pre-Fabricated Modular structures
3. Storage, Open and Parking sheds
4. All Type of Steel Doors, specially security and ballistic doors
5. Commercial use Bunk Beds, Steel Closets, Storage Racks etc
Facilities Management and Supplies:
1. Services & Support for Voice, Data Network Installation
2. Services & Support for Electrical work and Equipment installation
3. Fire rated / normal wood doors
4. Fire rated Foam Mattress and Fabric (Bedding, Clothing etc)
5. As per need Solutions for Projects Safety, Protection and Surveillance Solutions:
1. Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
2. Bullet and Blast resistant Doors, Windows and Guard Cabins
3. All type of Fence and barrier Solutions
4. Solutions to reduce damages during any natural or man-made disasters
5. Wired and wireless based security and surveillance solution like CCTV, Perimeter Security
and Remote Site Surveillance and Access Control Systems
Facility and Team:
We have in-house fabrication facility and a professional team to deliver solutions and services on
time with quality and customer satisfaction
Clients and Projects:
Our clients are large multinational construction companies, Defense sector and International
Organizations, UN and NGOs
Security fencing:
Razor wire :
Razor wire is a mesh of metal strips with sharp edges whose purpose is to prevent passage by
humans. Razor wire is much sharper than the standard barbed wire. The multiple blades of a
razor wire fence are designed to inflict serious cuts on anyone attempting to climb through and
therefore have a strong psychological deterrent effect. In many high-security applications, barbed
wire, which could be circumvented quickly by humans without tools, while penetrating razor
wire barriers without tools is very slow and difficult, giving security forces more time to respond
References:
http://www.genquestinc.com/uploads/files/GenQuest%20-%20WOSB%20Program%20Decoded.pdf
http://www.shttp://www.sba.gov/content/contracting-opportunities-women-owned-smallbusinessesba.gov/sites/default/files/files/WOSB%20Compliance%20Guide_April2011.pdf
http://www.nist.gov/director/ocfo/acquisitions/upload/Understanding-Solicitation-and-ContractFormats.pdf
http://www.biztree.com/independent-contractorgreement?ppc=1&gclid=CKDB5o3y6LYCFQ4b6wodGCgA-w
http://rfptemplates.technologyevaluation.com/uniform-contract-format-ucf.html
http://www.eriecountygov.org/dept/planning/LRTP_final/Ch3_3.pdf