How to do Business with the CDC

Presented By

Curtis L. Bryant,

Small Business Specialist

Introduction

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR), www.cdc.gov

Point of contact: 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA 30341 telephone number: (770) 488-2806 fax number: (770) 488-2828 e-mail: cbryant1@cdc.gov.

Small Business Office

The Small Business Office operates pursuant to Public Law 95-507, which assigned the task of fostering the use of small and disadvantaged businesses as federal contractors. To accomplish this task, the SBO develops and implements appropriate outreach programs.

Topics of Discussion

Mission Statement Publicizing Requirements Small Business Programs What CDC buys Methods of Procurement Subcontracting Small Business Accomplishments

Mission Statement  The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

CDC serves as the HHS lead agency in developing and implementing operational research aimed at developing and testing effective disease prevention.

Publicizing Requirements Federal Business Opportunities Small Business Forecast Sources Sought Synopsis Networking Sessions Vendor Outreach Events

Outreach Events

Georgia Tech Vendor Seminar National Small Business

Conferences Atlanta SBA Events HHS Vendor Outreach Sessions

Locating Sources

CCR Database Other HHS Agencies Outreach Events Other Agencies Sources Sought Synopsis/RFI Self Marketing

Small Business Programs Small Business set asides 8(a) Business Development Program HUBZone Program Woman-owned Small Business Program Service Disabled Veterans Program Small Disadvantaged Business Program Small Business Innovative Research

Program

What does CDC Buy

Laboratory Supplies and Services Chemicals and Gases Vaccines Electronic components and supplies Construction Research & Development Scientific reports and surveys Medical training and demonstration

projects

What does CDC Buy Bio-Medical Consultant Services Administrative support, facilities

management and

professional services Information Technology services:

Data collection and analysis Health related Management

Consulting Services

Procurement Methods

Contracts and Purchase Orders Government IMPAC Purchase

Card GSA/FSS Schedule HHS Strategic Sourcing BPA Other Existing HHS Contracts

Subcontracting

Unrestricted requirements over $500,000 ($1 million construction)

Contact Prime Contractors Review agency contract lists

Technical Assistance

One-on-one counseling in Small Business Office

Technical presentations to Program Office officials

Referral to SBA for certifications, if applicable

Referral to GSA for assistance in getting on schedules

Referral to Prime Contractors

Accomplishments

Several unrestricted contracts converted to set asides

CDC’s outreach is nationwide Small businesses have gained

greater interaction with the Program Office staff.

CDC exceeded its overall small business goal in FY 2005

Summary

Points of Contacts Current Requirements Hours of Operation Locations and Facilities How to do Business Questions & Answers Close