Author: Eric Coffie

Eric Coffie, is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, speaker and creator of Govcon Giants TV @ YouTube. The #1 YouTube channel on the internet teaching companies how to navigate the federal marketplace. Widely considered one of the world’s leading experts on procuring federal contracts.

Sources Sought: Construction of Highways, Roads & Bridges

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The East Portal Access Road is located in Montrose County, Colorado.  The road begins at the intersection with State Highway 347 at the entrance station to the Black Canyon National Park about 6 miles north of US-50. The road continues for 6.85 miles to the northeast where it terminates at the gate to the Crystal Dam facilities road.  The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) maintains the road for access to its Crystal Dam and Power Plant and to the recreational facilities along the Gunnison River.

The scope of the project would be to pulverize and overlay the pavement 5 miles and reconstruct 0.3 miles.  The major items of work will include paving, rock excavation (blasting) and rock removal (scaling), rockfall protection, cleaning the ditches and culverts, and full-depth reclamation and paving.

  • Product Service Code: Y1LB – CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS
  • NAICS Code: 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
  • Place of Performance: Montrose, CO 81401 USA
  • Original Response Date: Nov 13, 2020 02:00 am MST
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074: Cesar Nader – Practical Advice on how to grow your company in the federal arena

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Today’s guests, Cesar Nader, CEO of X Corp solutions of Virginia is leading the charge and helping the small firm grow to the mid-tier level, harnessing the power of federal contracts. Mr. Cesar Nader is a highly sought out speaker and thought leader in the government contracting space. You may have heard him speak at the National 8a Conference, HUBZone, Veterans in Business or Amex Open events.

In 2011, mr. Nader retired from the Marines. And shortly thereafter started teaching military veterans how to transition at X Corp. He began his career as the director of business strategy. And over the next four years worked his way up to the president and CEO.

In today’s episode, we discuss a wide range of topics, including how to break into an agency, how to land over 182 awards, why he made it his purpose to go after prime contracts relevant to capacity, how to handle matchmaking events, the importance of spending RFIs and the marvel name that they call X Corp employees. X Corp solutions is a leader in the federal marketplace tackling the areas of intelligence, security and cyber, professional management integration facility, property management, training, and educational development.

$119.2M Contract For SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Test Production Awarded To Hologic Inc.

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Hologic Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $119,285,089 firm-fixed-price contract for SARS-CoV-2 molecular test production and capacity expansion. This contract provides for the expansion of manufacturing capabilities through additional equipment, material/supplies, and facility infrastructure. Work will be performed in Somerset, Wisconsin; Hudson, Wisconsin; Menomonie, Wisconsin; Anaheim, California; Baldwin, Wisconsin; Guilford, Maine; and San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by January 2022. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition. Funding is authorized through Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266) from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in the full amount which is being obligated at the time of the award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity (FA8656-21-C-0002).

Hologic, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products. The Company’s core business units focus on diagnostics, breast health, GYN surgical, and skeletal health. (www.bloomberg.com)

Sources Sought: Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Strategic Acquisition Center seeks information from industry regarding the provision of Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift Systems for the transfer of physically challenged patients, including installation, accessories, and consumables, on behalf of VHA.

  • Product Service Code: 6515 – MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code: 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance: USA
  • Original Response Date: Nov 12, 2020 03:30 pm EST

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Ernst and Young LLP Awarded $98M Contract For Audit Services

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Ernst and Young LLP, New York, New York, is being awarded a maximum $98,142,615 labor-hour contract for audit services for the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General audits of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) financial statements, with an expected completion date of Dec. 31, 2021. The contract has a one-year base period with four individual one-year option periods and is the result of a competitive acquisition for which two quotes were received. Subject to availability of funding, fiscal 2021 operations, and maintenance (DLA) funds in the amount of $18,838,861 will be obligated when funds are available for this contract. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Contract Services Directorate, Columbus, Ohio, is the contracting activity (HQ0423-21-F-0010).

Ernst & Young LLP, doing business as EY, provides professional services. The Company offers assurance, audit, tax, financial, and business advisory services to the automotive, financial, government, entertainment, mining, real estate, technology, and telecommunication industries. EY serves customers worldwide. (www.bloomberg.com)

Sources Sought: Pharmacy Wall-to-Wall Inventory

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 9 Network Contracting Office, on behalf of the VISN 9 Medical Centers is conducting market research through this sources sought notice Pharmacy Wall-to-Wall Inventory to seek sources to identify potential experienced businesses that are capable of meeting the requirements per the Statement of Work (SOW) below Purpose and Objectives.

  • Product Service Code: R706 – SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT
  • NAICS Code: 541614 – Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
  • Place of Performance: VAMC Memphis, VAMC Mountain Home, VAMC Nashville VAMC Murfreesboro, VAMC Lexington, VAMC Louisville, USA
  • Original Response Date: Nov 09, 2020 04:00 pm CSTFull details via beta.sam.gov

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Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Awarded $286.9M Contract For 200 million Doses of AZD1222 Vaccine for COVID- 19.

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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, Delaware, was awarded a $286,927,159 firm-fixed-price contract for the delivery of 200 million doses of AZD1222 vaccine for COVID- 19. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in West Chester Township, Ohio; and Albuquerque, New Mexico, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2021. Fiscal 2021 other procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $286,927,159 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Newark, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (W15QKN-21-C-0003). (Awarded Oct. 28, 2020).

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP manufactures, fabricates, and processes drugs in pharmaceutical preparations. The Company focuses on several therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular and metabolic, gastrointestinal, neuroscience, oncology, respiratory, and infection. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals operates globally. (www.bloomberg.com)

Sources Sought: Internet Transport Capabilities and Services

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This requirement entails the installation of commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP) circuits at two (2) locations within JBSA-San Antonio. The contractor must understand the policies and
standards of military base access. The customers have an existing IT system that supports the current services; therefore, the location and installation will be coordinated in advance.

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: D322 – IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
  • NAICS Code: 517311 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers
  • Place of Performance: JBSA Randolph, TX 78150 USA
  • Original Response Date: Nov 06, 2020 05:00 pm CST

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Sources Sought: Special Purpose Clothing: Coveralls, Mechanics OCP

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The DLA Troop Support is conducting market research on the above item to determine an acquisition strategy that will enhance our support of military customers worldwide as well as to determine what your industry will be capable of providing with respect to the required item(s).

  • Product Service Code: 8415 – CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE
  • NAICS Code: 315210 – Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
  • Place of Performance: USA
  • Original Response Date: Nov 09, 2020, 03:00 pm EST
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Eli Lilly and Co Awarded $312.5M Contract For Procurement Of Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutic LY-CoV555

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Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, was awarded a $312,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract for procurement of monoclonal antibody therapeutic LY-CoV555. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Indiana, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2021. Fiscal 2021 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds in the amount of $312,500,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W911QY-21-C-0016). (Awarded Oct. 27, 2020)

Eli Lilly and Company discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals. Company products are sold in countries around the world. Eli Lilly products include neuroscience, endocrine, anti-infectives, cardiovascular agents, oncology, and animal health products. (www.bloomberg.com)