Useful Links

Information You Need To Do Business with Local, State & Federal Agencies

(Links to Albany area resources are highlighted.)

1.  Registration Resources

• NAICS codes (This is the uniform, industry-wide classification system for statistical reporting of all economic activities of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  NAICS codes are needed to register in CCR for federal contracting.  The City of Albany’s TurboBid system also uses NAICS codes to classify its procurements.)
• NIGP Code Directory (Listing of commodity codes developed by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, adopted by more than 1,400 state and local governments.  NIGP codes are needed to register as a vendor with state and local governments, including the City of Albany.)
• City of Albany Vendor Registration (Form used to register as a vendor with the City of Albany, GA.)
• Dougherty County Vendor Registration (Form used to register as a vendor with Dougherty County, GA.)
• Dougherty County School System Vendor Registration Form (Form used to register as a vendor with the school system.)
• FSC/PSC search (Listing and search engine for Federal Supply Codes and Product Service Codes; needed to complete registration in CCR.)
• NAICS code cross-reference with GSA Schedules (How to relate NAICS codes to GSA Schedule contracts.)
• Small Business Size Standards (Use these tables to determine whether your business is a small business under federal standards.)
• 8(a) program (Guide to the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) business development program.)
• HUBZone (Guide to the Small Business Administration’s HUBZone program.)
• CCR (Central Contractor Registration — the centralized, electronic registration process for vendors that want to do business with the federal government.)
• CCR User’s Guide (Tips on registering in CCR, the federal government’s vendor database.)
• ORCA (Online Representations and Certifications Application is the primary federal government repository for required representations and certifications on federal contracts.)
• ORCA Quick Reference Guide (Tips for ORCA registration.)
• Veteran-Owned Business Registration (The Veterans Administration’s on-line vendor registration system for veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.)
• GT Vendor Registration Form (For doing business with Georgia Tech.)
• Team Georgia Marketplace (The State of Georgia’s vendor registration system.)
• Google Uncle Sam (Use this version of Google to search for other government agency vendor registration systems and, literally, anything government-related.)

2. Government Contract Marketing Resources

• Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC)  (A no-cost program designed to help Georgia businesses identify, compete for, and win government contracts.  GTPAC’s Albany contact information can be found here.)
• Georgia Entrepreneur & Small Business Program (A partnership between UGA and Georgia Tech.  This program offers free resources to businesses located in targeted areas of Georgia, including Albany.)
• Georgia Statewide Minority Business Enterprise Center (A program of Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute.)
• Small Business Development Centers (A resource network across the state of Georgia, especially valuable for start-up companies.  Contact and resource information on the SBDC located in Albany may be found here.)
• Microbusiness Enterprise Center, City of Albany (Encourages regional, economic, and community development by stimulating entrepreneurship and small business formation.)
• FedSpending.org (A tool to research federal contracting activities over the past several years.)
• DoD Prime Sub-contracting Directory (A handbook on the Defense Department subcontracting opportunities.)
• SBA’s Subcontracting Opportunities Directory (A listing of contractors who have submitted subcontracting plans to the federal government in response to small business subcontracting plan contyractual requirements.)
• Contracts Awarded by the Dept. of Defense ($5 million or more, containing subcontracting opportunities, announced each business day.)
• Procurement Forecasts (Buying forecasts for each federal agency.)
• Government Contracting Basics (DoD fact sheet.)
• Map of DoD Installations in the U.S. (From Military.com website.)
• SBIR (Helps companies obtain funding for research and development activities.)
• SCORE (Training events sponsored by the Service Corps of Retired Executives.)
• The Edge Connection (Programs to aid micro-entrepreneurs and small business owners in their efforts to launch, sustain, and expand businesses.) 
• Georgia Microenterprise Network (Organizations that help small businesses in Georgia.)
• Georgia Dept. of Economic Development (State support for small businesses.)
• Georgia Dept. of Agriculture (State support for farm and food businesses.)
• The First Stop Business Information Center (Central point of information about Georgia regulatory requirements for operating a small business.) 
• Evaluating Your Business Idea, Business Feasibility Guide, Business Plan On-Line Guide, SBA’s How to Prepare a Business Plan, and Sample Business Plans (Each of these links contain resources to help you develop, refine and improve your business plan.)
• International Trade Center (Helps Georgia businesses in international exports.)

3. Identifying the Right People

• City of Albany, GA Procurement Division (List of Procurement staff for the City of Albany.)
• Dougherty County, GA Procurement (Procurement Specialist for the County government.)
• Dougherty County, GA Small Business Program (Staff listing for the County government.)
• Dougherty County School System Purchasing Personnel (Listing of school system personnel with purchasing responsibility.)
• Small Business Liaisons (For all Georgia public colleges and universities.)
• Contracting Representatives (For all State of Georgia agencies.)
• Federal SADBU (An explanation of basic programs available through the Dept. of Defense for small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses.)
• Small Business Specialists, Dept. of Homeland Security
• Small Business Specialists, Commerce Dept.
• Small Business Specialists, U.S. DOT
• Small Business Specialists, Coast Guard
• Small Business Specialists, Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
• Small Business Specialists, Dept. of the Interior
• Small Business Specialists, General Services Administration (GSA)
• Small Business Specialists and Contractors’ SBLOs, U.S. Dept. of Energy
• Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency Small Business Specialists
• Small Business Specialists, NASA
• Procurement Center Representatives and Commercial Market Representatives, Small Business Administration
• Links to Other Federal Small Business Offices
• Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Navy Exchange (NEX), Marine Corps Exchange and the US Coast Guard Exchange   (For sale of retail items to military posts.)
• Army Morale, Welfare & Recreation and Navy Morale, Welfare & Recreation (For recreation, sports & physical fitness activities, child development & youth programs, hospitality and retail shopping opportunities.)
• Real Estate Services (Contracting performed by the General Services Administration for 8,600 federal properties.)

4.  Your Reference Library

• City of Albany Purchasing Procedures (Purchasing procedures utilized by Albany, GA.)
• Dougherty County Procedures (Procedures followed by the small business office of Dougherty County, GA.)
• Georgia Vendor Manual (A guide designed to assist vendors in doing business with the State of Georgia. )
• FAR – DFAR (Federal acquisition regulatory resources.)
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (Online guide to all rules published in the Federal Register by departments and agencies of the federal government.)
• US Code (Consolidation, and codification by subject matter, of all general and permanent U.S. laws.)
• Federal Register (The official daily publication of federal agencies’ rules, proposed rules, and notices as well as presidential executive orders.)
• Government Contract Forms (Searchable database of all federal contracting forms.)
• Construction Web Links (Comprehensive listing of web-based construction industry information, presented by Howrey LLP.)

5. Government Contracting Opportunities

• City of Albany, GA (Albany’s bid opportunities as posted on TurboBid.)
• Dougherty County, GA (The County’s listing of upcoming bid opportunities.)
• Dougherty County School System (Contracting opportunities with the school system.) 
• Georgia state government procurements (The home page of Dept. of Administrative Services, the “purchasing department” for the State of Georgia.)
• Georgia Procurement Registry (Listing of bidding opportunities valued at more than $10,000 with agencies of the State of Georgia; more than 200 cities, counties and school boards also list their bid opportunities here.)
• NASPO (Listing of all 50 states’ procurement officers compiled by the National Association of State Procurement Officials.)
• FedBizOpps (The single government point-of-entry for Federal procurement opportunities over $25,000.)
• Sub-Net (Postings of subcontracting opportunities by prime contractors.)
• FirstGov.com (The official gateway to all U.S. government information.)
• GSA Subcontracting Directory (Listing of GSA contractors with subcontracting plans and goals.)
• GSA/FSS Home Page (The Federal Supply Service provides federal customers with products, services, and programs.)
• DLA’s Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) (Web-based application for quoting on supply items purchased by the Defense Logistics Agency; registration here.)
• Procurement Gateway (DLA’s online bidding system.)
• Doing Business with VA Medical Centers (Veterans Administration contract opportunities.)
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Contracting opportunities at Atlanta ‘s airport.)
• MARTA (Contracting opportunities at Atlanta ‘s public transit system.)

6. Bidding and performing

• Bid Opportunity Listings with State & Local Governments (Links to over 1,200 government procurement databases, sorted by state.  Select “Georgia” to see local government contract listings, including those in the Albany area.)
• Bid Opportunity Listings with foreign governments (Links to bid opportunities with Canadian, European, and Asian governmental units.)
• Glossary of Acronyms and Terms (List of links to federal glossary of procurement terms and acronyms.)
• Seeking Out Bid Opportunities (From www.business,gov)
• Bid Proposal Preparation Tips (From NASA’s acquisition office.)
• Tips for a Successful Bid/RFP Response (From the State of Nevada.)
• Marketing to the Dept. of Defense (DoD fact sheet.)
• DoD’s Subcontracting Plan (DoD fact sheet.)
• Doing Business with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) (101-page course on how to do business with DLA.)
• Doing Business with Fannie Mae (Supplier diversity, registration instructions and more.)
• Doing Business with Freddie Mac (Vendor and supplier information.)

7. Marketing to State and Local Governments

• How To Do Business with Albany – Dougherty County 
• How To Do Business with the State of Georgia
• How To Do Business with Georgia Tech 
• How To Do Business with Georgia DOT
• How To Do Business with the City of Atlanta
• How To Do Business with the City of Augusta – Richmond County
• How To Do Business with the City of Columbus
• How To Do Business with the City of Gainesville
• How To Do Business with the City of Macon
• How to Do Business with the City of Perry
• How To Do Business with the City of Savannah
• How To Do Business with the City of Tifton
• How To Do Business with Athens – Clarke County
• How To Do Business with Bibb County
• How To Do Business with Carroll County
• How To Do Business with Chatham County
• How To Do Business with Cobb County
• How To Do Business with Columbia County
• How To Do Business with DeKalb County
• How To Do Business with Douglas County
• How To Do Business with Forsyth County
• How To Do Business with Fulton County
• How To Do Business with Gwinnett County
• How To Do Business with Hall County
• How To Do Business with Houston County
• How To Do Business with Paulding County
• How To Do Business with Rockdale County
• Georgia Small Business Resources (State government resources for small businesses.)
• Georgia School Districts (A list of web links to all public school systems in Georgia.)
• Georgia Counties (A list of web links to all county governments in Georgia.)
• Georgia Cities (A list of web links to most cities in Georgia.)
• Georgia Police Departments (A list of web links to police departments in Georgia.)
• Grady Hospital (Grady Hospital ‘s purchasing web site.)
• University System of Georgia (The University System of Georgia’s purchasing web site.)
• Atlanta Housing Authority (The Atlanta Housing Authority’s purchasing web site.)
• Links to Various Other Sites (Providing information and resource downloads.)