Huntsville UPF Supplier Forum

April 23, 2014

Lisa Copeland
Small Business Program Manager
Agenda
Match to Mission
Supplier Website
Working with UPF
Small Business Program Responsibilities
Small Business Goals
Y-12 Transition
Steps We Take
Resources for Success
Things to Consider
Mission Match - Products / Services
http://www.y12.doe.gov/
Suppliers Website
http://www.y12.doe.gov/suppliers
Working with UPF
Obtain a D-U-N-S Number at: www.dnb.com
Register your business with System for Award Management (SAM) at:
www.sam.gov
- Enter company info into Small Business Dynamic Search (SBDC)
Register at supplier.bechtel.com
Review the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) at:
www.Fedbizopps.gov
Review Upcoming Major Procurements at:
http://www.y12.doe.gov/business/procurement/
Provide Capability Statement to UPF Points of Contact
UPF Supplier Form (upfprocurement@y12.doe.gov or 865-574-0079)
Small Business Program Responsibilities
Oversight of Small Business Program
Implement and oversee Y-12 Mentor Protg Program
Conduct In-reach/Outreach Initiatives
Development and Interpretation of Small Business
Policies/Procedures
Review All Procurement Packages Over $150K
Review, Approve, and Monitor Small Business Subcontracting Plans
for Large Businesses
Identify and Monitor Small Business Set Asides
Conduct Training internal and external
Small Business Goals
FY2014 Goals
Small Business 45.0%
Small Disadvantaged Business 11.0%
Small Women-Owned Business 11.0%
Small HUBZone Business 3.0%
Service Disabled Veteran Business 1.5%
Small Veteran Owned Business 2.0%
Y-12 Transition to New M&O Contractor
Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC has been selected by the National
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to manage and operate Pantex
and Y-12
Four-month transition to be completed J une 30, 2014
Small Business Goal will be 65%
Establish an Acquisition Plan
Conduct Market Research
Review Scope of Work Requirements and Compare to Market
Research Conducted
Build Bidder Listing (*)
Small Business Program Office Review
New M&O Contractor Goals
Steps Recognizing Opportunities for Small Business
Resources for Success
Nuclear Industry Supplier Development Program
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
Small Business Development Centers
Chamber of Commerce
Veterans Associations
Small Business Program Office
Procurement Managers / Buyers
Things to Consider When Establishing a Relationship
Federal Prime Contractors May Apply Standardized Requirements
Be Competitive / Pricing is Fair Market Value
Provide Quality Product / Service
Provide On Time Delivery
Establish Good Reputation
- Past Performance
Patience and Persistence
Networking/Marketing
Time Involved to Prepare Adequate Proposals
EOI Importance
Capitalize on What Information has been Provided
Teaming / Partnering
Socioeconomic Programs Office
Lisa Copeland
Socioeconomic Programs Office
Small Business Program Manager
(865) 576-2090
copelandl@y12.doe.gov
Thank you for Your Interest in the
Uranium Processing Facility