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SAME Orange County Federal Business Symposium

Understanding the Federal Procurement Process

DANIEL CARRASCOChief, Contracting DivisionLos Angeles DistrictNovember 02, 2010

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The Process

Need Identified Study Authorized by Congress Research/Feasibility Funding Limitations & Estimates Cost Sharing Agreements Congress Authorizes design/construct

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Types of Contracts

Architect- Engineer (Design, CM Services) Construction Design-Build Service Firm Fixed Price Request for Proposals (RFP) - Negotiated Invitation for Bid (IFB) – Price Only

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Federal Procurement Laws and Regulations

Brooks Act FAR and DFARS AFARS EFARS Engineering Policies & Other Regulations Corps acts as CM for specific clients such as AF,

VA, etc.

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Procurement Methods

Full & Open Competition Set-Aside Programs:

8(a), SB, Hub Zone, SDVOB, WO Stand-alone Procurements Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Contracts:MATOC, DB MATOC, POCCA

Best Value: Trade-off vs. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

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Acquisition Planning Process

Formal acquisition process for actions greater than $150,000.00 Determine best contracting method based on complexity, ability

to perform work, Small Business requirements, location …”using the right and best tool available”

Ensure decisions on contracting method take into consideration input from customer, Small Business Deputy, Project Manager and Contracting representative PDT members

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Acquisition Planning Process

Sources Sought or Market Survey Solicitation Receive Bids/Proposals Evaluation Selection Pre-Award Survey Subcontracting Plan for Large Business Award

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Acquisition Lead Times

Simplified Acquisition (< $150K) 1 – 20 Days Sealed Bids 60 – 90 Days Negotiated 8(a) 45 – 60 Days POCCA Task Order 30 – 45 Days DB-MATOC (RFP Trade Off) 120 – 140 Days DB-MATOC (RFP LPTA) 90 – 120 Days A-E Contract Award 130 – 150 Days A-E Task Orders 30 – 45 Days

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Federal Business Opportunities

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Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

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Contracting Opportunities:Military

Project Name/ Location PA (000) Acquisition Strategy Solicitation Notice

MCAF- HC-130 AGE Maintenance, Davis-Monthan AFB 3000-6000 DB/SBSA 1st Qtr

MCAF- HC-130J Parts Storage, Davis-Monthan AFB 6000-10000 DB/SBSA 1st Qtr

MCAF- HC-130J Aerial Cargo Facility, Davis-Monthan AFB 8000-15000 DB/SBSA 1st Qtr

MCAF- AMARG (Aerospace Maintenance & Regeneration Group) Hangar, Davis-Monthan 20000-30000 DB/UNR 1st Qtr

MCAF- UAS Airfield Fire Crash Rescue, Creech 10000-15000 DB/UNR 1st Qtr

MCA- Free Fall Simulator, Yuma Proving Ground 8000-10000 DB/UNR 2nd Qtr

MCAF - F-35A Maintenance Hangar/AMU, Nellis AFB 20000-30000 DB/UUNR 2nd Qtr

MCAF- F-35 Academic Training Center, Unspecified location 40000-70000 DB/UNR 4th Qtr

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Civil Works Program

Project Name PA Acquisition Strategy

Solicitation Notice

Santa Ana River, Reach 9, Phase 2A Channel Improvements $10-$25M Unrestricted 1st QTR/FY11

Santa Ana River, Reach 9, Phase 3 Channel Improvements $5 - $10M SB-Set-Aside 4th QTR/FY11

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Other Contracting OpportunitiesProject Name PA Contracting Method Solicitation Notice

Clinical Lab Renovations, VA - Los Angeles $5-$10M RFP/LPTA (SDVOB) 1st QTR

Environmental Remediation Support Services in Connection with USEPA Ongoing Remedial Investigation, Clear Lake, CA

$5-$10M RFP/TRADE OFF (SB) 1st QTR

Consolidate Research Lab, PH-1 VA - LA $5-$10M RFP/LPTA (SDVOB) 1st QTR

Renovate Beds PH-2, VA- Los Angeles $5-$10M RFP/LPTA (SDVOB) 1st QTR

Renovate Community Center , VA - San Diego $5-$10M RFP/LPTA (SDVOB) 2nd QTR

Clinical Lab Renovations, VA - San Diego $5-$10M RFP/LPTA (SDVOB) 3rd QTR

Parking Garage, VA - San Diego $5-$10M RFP/LPTA (SDVOB) 3rd QTR

Modular Building, VA - San Diego $5-$10M RFP/LPTA (SDVOB) 3rd QTR

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Points of ContactChief, Contracting Division – Daniel Carrasco

213/452-3229

Deputy Chief, Contracting Division – CPT Chris Hetz213/452-3232

Chief, East Region Branch – Sandra Oliver-Hall213/542-3244

Chief, West Region Branch – Tina A Frazier213/542-3252

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Points of Contact

Small Business Specialist – Mary Spencer ` 213/452-3938

California Area Office – Harold Hartman 661/265-7222

Arizona/Nevada Area Office - Julie Martinez

602/640-2018

Military Programs – Debra Ford 213/452-3979

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