Month: September 2021

Enough Learning! Start Doing!

Posted on by Eric Coffie

There are tons of resources that you can use to learn about the government contracting marketplace, but the best resource that you can use is your experience and you won’t have this without diving right now. So, enough learning and start doing!

WHAT IS STOPPING YOU?

What is stopping you from taking the chance? What is standing in your way in doing the work and being part of this marketplace? Are you afraid of failure or are you afraid of success?

You see, we’re used to fearing everything before it actually happened. As a result, we only end up talking about our dreams and goals, instead of actually doing it. 

“I’m so accustomed to people just talking about these things and really not processing or digesting or even understanding the implications of what they’re saying.”

Aside from that, we’re used to thinking that we can’t actually gain success because we don’t have the necessary advantage that rich people have. 

Stop falling into that trap because if that’s true, then no poor person will ever succeed in life. 

Besides, with the new resources that we have right now, it is easier to gain success than before. It’s all just in the mindset. 

“The doer is the worker and the person that’s the thinker is the leader. They’re the ones that own the stuff. Do you want to be an owner or do you want to be a worker?”

ARE YOU DOING THE WORK OR ARE YOU JUST BEING BUSY?

Although it is much needed to learn about the industry first before actually diving into it, most of the time, we’re just stuck in the learning phase… we aren’t actually doing the job. 

This is the same case in the government contracting marketplace. There are a handful of people that are thinking that they are doing the work by creating an LLC and getting a website domain. 

However, that’s not doing the work. Doing the work is responding to a sources sought notice and building relationships with target government agencies. 

“Those are not activities that are going to get you to the point where you can have a long-term sustainable business with recurring revenue. You’ve got to get out there and do the work.”

Besides, we all know that there are income-producing activities and there are also busy producing activities. Are you doing an income-producing activity or are you just doing busy work? 

ARE YOU DRIVING TOWARDS YOUR DIRECTION?

Have you planted any seeds lately? Have you made govcon activities recently? Are you doing the necessary work in getting a contract? 

Look back to the activities that you are doing in the past few months. Is it driving you towards your destination? 

If yes, then you’re on the right path; if not, you might need to be more committed to what you want. 

“In some of my content, in some of my videos, I say, ‘You have to, right, first plant the seed, then till the soil, give it sunlight, give it water, give it nutrients, and watch it grow up.’”

Besides, in the case of government contracting, it’s either you learn or you earn. You either win a contract or learn from doing the activities leading to getting a contract. 

THE GOVCON WORLD IS THRIVING

Now, if you want to learn about this marketplace, then do so. 

Remember, the government machine is still going, regardless of whoever leads the country. In fact, the world of government contracting is continuously growing and it is providing more opportunity even in times of crisis.

This is why here at GovCon Giants, we are also taking advantage of the opportunities that come with it. 

Aside from the resources that you can see on our Youtube channel and on our website, you can also be part of our community. 

We’re actually running out of people to whom we can give the opportunities that we see on a daily basis. 

So, if you want to learn more about this marketplace and be part of a community that’s going to help you win, then join us right now!

“The world of govcon is continually growing. It’s continually strengthened. It is continuing to flourish.”

RESOURCES

With this in mind, if you want people to help you start doing the work necessary in getting your contract, then check the resources below. 

You can also join us here at GovCon Giants or check the new GovCon Edu where you learn everything about government contracting!

 

Enough Learning! Start Doing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Jz701o2Lk

Flint Electric Membership Corporation Awarded $85M for supporting privatized electrical utility infrastructure

Posted on by Eric Coffie

Flint Electric Membership Corp., Reynolds, Georgia, was awarded an $85,005,454 fixed-price-determination contract to support privatized electrical utility infrastructure. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed at Fort Benning, Georgia, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2031. Fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $2,957,657 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Field Directorate Office, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9124J-21-C-0021). 

The Native American inhabitants of Georgia may have used flint to spark the fires that brought light to their dwellings. Central Georgians today rely on the Flint Electric Membership Corporation, which does business as Flint Energies, to light their homes. Flint Energies serves 250,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers (through 82,500 meters) in 17 counties, Fort Benning, and the city of Warner Robins. The customer-owned cooperative operates more than 6,250 miles of distribution line and about 50 substations. Flint Energies first flicked the switch in 1937. (www.dnb.com)

Science Applications International Corporation Awarded $420M for the chemical, petroleum, oil and lubricant program

Posted on by Eric Coffie

Science Applications International Corp., Fairfield, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $420,000,000 modification (P00045) exercising the three-year option period of a five-year base contract (SPE4AX-16-D-9008) with one two-year option and one three-year option period for the chemical, petroleum, oil and lubricant program. This is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Locations of performance are New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, California, and Arizona, with an Oct. 14, 2024, performance completion date. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, and Foreign Military Sales, customers. The type of appropriation is fiscal 2022 through 2025 defense working capital funds and Foreign Military Sales. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Richmond, Virginia (SPE4AX-16-D-9008). 

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) helps federal agencies make the most of their information technologies. SAIC is a provider of technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology (IT) services primarily to the U.S. government. The Company provides engineering and integration services for large, complex projects and offers a range of services with a targeted emphasis on differentiated technology services. SAIC gets over 95% of the total revenues during each of the last three fiscal years from contracts with the U.S. government. It also works with the Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Department of State, Department of Justice, and several sensitive intelligence community agencies. On January 19, 2020, SAIC completed the acquisition of Engility Holdings, Inc. (www.dnb.com)

SOURCES SOUGHT: Construction Multiple Award Contract (C-MAC)

Posted on by Eric Coffie

The Construction Multiple Award Contract (C-MAC) will encompass a wide range of DB and DBB projects that include, but are not limited to: new construction; offsite design-build construction*; offsite construction (modular construction)**; demolition, repair, alteration, and renovation of buildings; systems and infrastructure; and, may include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and communication systems. Types of facilities to be constructed include but are not limited to educational, detention, medical, administrative, industrial, operational, maintenance, warehouses, communications, personnel support, recreation, lodging, dormitory, training, ranges, and roads. The selected contractors will be responsible for all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation to perform the services described in the drawings and specifications for each individual project.

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: Y1JZ – CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS
  • NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
  • Place of Performance: USA
  • Updated Response Date: Sep 28, 2021 05:00 pm EDT

Full details via beta.sam.gov

SOURCES SOUGHT: DRY-DOCK: USCG STA SAN DIEGO (45682) FY22

Posted on by Eric Coffie

This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Force Logistics Center, Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing services in accordance with thWork Items in Attachment. The vessel will be restricted to an area no greater than 400 nautical miles from the boat’s location at 2710 N. HARBOR DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 to the contractor’s facility. Anticipated Period of Performance: The USCG SFLC intends on awarding one (1) contract(s) on a firm-fixed price basis consisting of an estimated sixty-four (64) calendar day period of performance (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government). Anticipated NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1250 employees. Submission of Information: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to [email protected] no later than 26 September 2021 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Email size not t

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: J999 – NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (WEST)
  • NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing
  • Place of Performance:
  • Original Response Date: Sep 26, 2021 02:00 pm EDT

Full details via beta.sam.gov

General Electric Aviation Awarded $1.6B for the repair, upgrade or replacement, inventory management, and required supply response times

Posted on by Eric Coffie

General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,650,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, performance-based logistics requirements contract for the repair, upgrade, or replacement, inventory management, and required supply response times of 17 F414 engine components in support of the F/A-18 aircraft. The contract will include a five-year base period with no options. Work will be performed in Lynn, Massachusetts (90%); and Jacksonville, Florida (10%). Work is expected to be completed by August 2026. Annual working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $77,100,000 will be issued for delivery order (N00383-21-F-0ZN0) that will be awarded concurrently with the contract and will initially be obligated at the time of award as an undefinitized contract action, with a commitment of an additional $25,700,000 for a period of performance from Sept. 1, 2021, through Dec. 21, 2021. Funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One company was solicited for this non-competitive requirement pursuant to the authority set forth in 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity (N00383-21-D-ZN01).

GE Aviation is a business segment of parent General Electric Company, GE Aviation produces jet engines and turboprops for regional, narrowbody, and widebody commercial aircraft and for military aircraft such as bombers, tankers, and helicopters. It also offers replacement parts and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services as well as avionics systems and aviation electric power systems. Some engines are produced and marketed through CFM International, a company jointly owned by GE and Safran Aircraft Engines. The company was founded in 1917. Newer engines are also being designed and marketed through a joint venture with Honda Aero, a division of Honda Motor.  (www.dnb.com)

105: Jerry Ladd & Jim Babcock – Implementing Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity solutions in Federal Contracting Arena

Posted on by Eric Coffie

Our guests for this week’s episode are the President and CEO of CIWRX. CIWRX has people, processes and technology to create full life-cycle business and technology solutions, customized for each organization. With access to business and technology leaders, they help businesses thrive in the most hostile business climate.

Jerry and Jim who have been in technology for multiple decades are now combining their skill sets to leverage their knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and bring that into the federal contracting arena. With access to more than 50 patents, their solutions are currently being tested by several agencies for applicable / practical use in the federal sector.

Their decades of work in Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery are especially timely during and after this coronavirus pandemic. As a sought-after consultant, they help organizations harden their security infrastructure. Jim has also given seminars and training in the Darknet, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies.

Stay tuned to learn all about CIWRX and how you can harness an idea or invention, and start your technology company doing federal business.

Alex Omeke: Cab Driver’s Son Won His First Contract!

Posted on by Eric Coffie

Learn more about Alex Omeke, the son of a cab driver who won his first government contract!

BACKGROUND

Alex Omeke grew up in a family that owned a cab company outside of Houston, Texas. 

Growing up, Omeke learned the importance of customer service because of this business where they answer phone calls from customers 24/7.

Even until graduating and with his previous and current jobs, customer service is still a top priority.

Currently, he is the Site Lead or the Task Order Project Manager at the NorthTide Group.

“We grew up where people did depend on us at any time because you know, you never know what somebody needs. So, bottom line is customer service was serious.”

GETTING HIS FIRST CONTRACT

While working on a job abroad as a Project Manager, a conversation with another employee prompted Omeke to make a path of his own. 

Although the first few years have not been easy, he was able to enhance more of his capabilities in terms of information technology and build more of his brand. 

Then, because of COVID-19, he thought of going to Unison Global to look for easy wins and found a contract looking for technicians in order to maintain a software. 

While looking at the contracts, he also contacted people who have 20 or 30 years of experience who will help him fulfill the contract. 

Afterwards, he got the quote and sent the proposal and it took only 21 days before he received the news that he won the contract. 

“It’s crazy, but I saw it, and I learned that I finally gave into the fact that you get what you want and just say, ‘You know what? It’s true,’ because we just don’t, sometimes we just don’t aim high enough. I’m a site manager, right? I want to be excited. Here I am.”

Currently, they are still performing the job and he is even working early in the morning just to make sure that everything’s in sync. 

“Now, I can’t stop. That’s the problem because it’s 2 a.m. in the morning, I wake up, just trying to… make sure everything’s in sync, so, I don’t care, I’m excited. I wake up with energy. I wake up with joy and just, I can go all day with this.”

ADVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

1. Have the basic foundation.

You need to have the basic foundation about government contracting if you want to dive into the govcon marketplace. 

Just have the basic foundation. You don’t have to learn everything because you will learn more about it when you actually start doing the work. 

So, hurry up in getting the basic information, learn the process, and start working. 

“Just like building any tree, that foundation has to be solid, but once you have that, just take it and run with it and you touch on it like you can’t have that fear.”

2. Make a difference.

The world needs new people with new ideas that could help our modern problems. So, start working with your idea right now and make a difference towards the life of these people. 

“When you work, when you take these contracts, you need to understand how real of a difference you’re making.”

3. Live your dream.

Instead of sitting around thinking, “Oh, I wish I had this,” or “What if I would have done that?” Why not do the job instead?

Remember, you only have one life, so live your dream right now and do the necessary things that will help you achieve what you want with your life. 

“Just hurry up. Learn and get in there because this thing’s not gonna wait for you. We get older.”

RESOURCES

If you want to learn more how Alex Omeke won his first government contract, then be sure to click the resources below.

You can also visit the GovCon Giant website or the new GovCon Edu where you learn everything about government contracting!

03: Cab Driver’s Son won his First Contract! – Alex Omeke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjBRayTkcuU

 

SOURCE SOUGHT: Asset Management Tool

Posted on by Eric Coffie

The USPS OIG is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and potential limited competition in the future. The USPS OIG has a requirement for a solution that provides tracking and accountability of all accountable property including computer equipment, investigative tools, and equipment, fixtures/furnishings, and vehicles. The asset management solution tool must provide historical information regarding asset purchase, assignment, reassignments, deletions, and surplus activities. The solution must interface with other information systems deployed by the agency including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and database programs. The solution must provide a reportable, reliable inventory to ensure USPS OIG maintains its standard of excellence in accountability.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) and planning ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation. A response to this RFI is necessary to assist the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) in determining the potential levels of interest, adequate competition, and technical capability for a potential, but not certain, a future solicitation. Companies not responding to the RFI may be precluded from participating in any future competitions related to this requirement. The USPS OIG is not responsible for any cost incurred by the industry in furnishing this information.

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code: 511210 – Software Publishers
  • Place of Performance: Arlington, VA 22209, USA
  • Original Response Date: Sep 23, 2021 12:00 pm EDT

Full details via beta.sam.gov

 

 

ARINC Inc Awarded $205M for Datalink Services to provide certified and continuous flight safety services

Posted on by Eric Coffie

ARINC Inc., Annapolis, Maryland, was awarded a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price, single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling value of $205,062,956, for Datalink Services to provide certified and continuous flight safety services, Datalink messaging and voice communications with worldwide air traffic control agencies, and general data and voice for government command and control agencies. The $15,000 minimum guarantee will be funded by fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance funds. The primary performance will be at the contractor’s facility. The period of performance is Oct. 1, 2021 – to Sept. 30, 2031. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity (HC1013-21-D-0009). 

ARINC is a high flyer in communications and systems integration. Commercial aviation, US defense, and government customers rely on its communications products, IT know-how, and engineering expertise to make their operations run smoothly. The company’s broad range of products and services cover airport security, air traffic management, aircraft, and satellite testing, modeling and simulation, network design, passenger and baggage processing, voice and data communications, and weather reporting. ARINC traces its roots back to 1929. It’s been a part of Rockwell Collins since 2013. (www.dnb.com)