Government Contract Jobs: The Federal Government Wants To Give You Business!

Government Contract Jobs?

Why is it important to understand the process when looking for federal government contract jobs?

"...a contract with the U.S.Government must comply with the laws and regulations that permit it, and be made by a Contracting Officer with actual authority to make the contract. The Contracting Officer has no authority to deviate from the laws and regulations, and, because they are public documents, the contracting party is held to know them, even if the Contracting Officer does not. This makes contracting with the United States a very structured and restricted process..."
Wikipedia

You've set up your organization.

Are you interested in doing business with the U.S. Government? This can be a very lucrative market for a business. To do business with the government requires following specific laws and regulations of a government contract.

To do business with the government requires registration as a contractor in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) database.

CCR is the database of vendors for the U.S. Federal Government contract jobs. A vendor must register once in the database and update the information on a yearly basis. This information is used by federal agencies to validate vendor information and for electronic payment for services of the vendor.

Are you in the government's CCR database to be considered for Federal Government Contract Jobs?

There are several things needed before a business can register in the CCR database.

Business Numbers

D-U-N-S Number-->The Data Universal and Numbering System number is a nine digit number which identifies each physical address and legal division of your business. You can get a number by calling 1-866-705-5711 or going to the web address for federal government DUNS numbers.

CAGE Code-->The Commercial and Government Entity Code is a five character number which identifies each physical address and legal division of your business. If your business does not have a CAGE code one will be assigned. To be sure you can check the following cage code link.

TIN-->The Taxpayer Identification Number is the EIN number of your business. If you are doing business as yourself then it would be your social security number. Businesses outside the U.S. that do not pay employees in the U.S. are not required to have this. Your business tax attorney can help you obtain an EIN number.

Company Name, Address, and web site

Business Details-->This includes when the business started, Annual Revenue, Fiscal Year End Close Date, Company Security Level, and Highest Employee Security Level

Contracts and/or Grants-->Which of these will your company seek from the Federal Government?

Legal Structure of the Business and Type of Business

NAICS Codes-->The North American Industry Classification System Codes is a 6 digit code that describes your business. Found at the following link census link.

SIC Codes-->The Standard Industrial Classification Codes are 4 or 8 digit codes that identify your product(s) or service(s). Found on the osha web site.

PSC Codes-->Product Service Codes are optional 4 character codes that identify services. Found at the Fed Biz Opps web site.

FSC Codes-->Federal Supply Classification Codes are optional 4 digit codes that identify products. Found in the DLA pdf file.

Bank Information

Bank-->Make sure to have all account numbers for all financial transactions you use at your business bank

Business Contacts

People-->The individuals to contact in your business for all CCR inquiries

Business Numbers
-D-U-N-S Number
-CAGE Code
-TIN

Company Name, Address, and web site
-Business Details
-Contracts and/or Grants?

Legal Structure of the Business and Type of Business
-NAICS Codes
-SIC Codes
-PSC Codes
-FSC Codes

Bank Information
-Bank Account Numbers

Business Contacts
-People

Once you have the basic information then it is important to review the CCR Handbook and take action where needed. Record all possible questions. Download and print all the CCR handbook information.

PTAC Contracting Professionals

Now that you have prepared your information it's time to get some advice from a contracting professional.

The government wants you to understand how to get federal government contract jobs. To help you understand the system they have a group of procurement experts who work for PTAC. PTAC is the Procurement Technical Assistance Center. PTAC counselors provide free or low cost help in all areas of Government Contracting Assistance.

You can get information about going to the PTAC by going to the PTAC web site.

To find the closest PTAC counselor go to the PTAC locator.

Choose your state and click submit. View the list for the PTAC counselor closest to you.

You've gathered your information and talked to your PTAC counselor. Now it's time to register at the CCR site for federal government contract jobs.

Good Luck!

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