Small Business Administration 8(a) Program
Crewestone Technologies, Inc. is a small, minority-owned firm that has been certified as both an 8(a) contractor and a small disadvantaged business (SDB) by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The following information was prepared to help our Customers save both time and money while making an informed decision about contracting with us under the SBA's 8(a) program.
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Virginia Association of State Colleges and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) Cooperative Procurement Contract
TV & Video Production Services, Contract Number: UCP-UVA-MW-0509-084
Television and video production services may consist of, but is not limited to, news package stories and coverage of University events for satellite feeds, raw footage, interviews, documentaries and shows, and film style productions. A minimum of a two-person crew for all field production services including a qualified videographer and audio technician with the appropriate field gear will be provided.
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City Of Hampton Public Communications Division
City of Hampton, VA Television Engineering Services, Contract Number: 07-333382/G
Provide television broadcasting engineering support, maintenance, and repair services for City cable television station.
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Contracting Under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program
Crewestone Technologies, Inc. is a small, minority-owned firm that has been certified as both an 8(a) contractor and a small disadvantaged business (SDB) by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The following information was prepared to help our Customers save both time and money while making an informed decision about contracting with us under the SBA's 8(a) program.
8(a) Rules
Federal law allows agencies to enter into a sole source contract with a small, disadvantaged business that is certified by the SBA under the 8(a) program. In general, a sole source contract can be awarded up to a contract ceiling of $3.5 million for services and $5.5 million for manufacturing. Using an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a Guaranteed Minimum Buy quantity can increase these ceilings.
8(a) Benefits
The 8(a) rules allow you to select a qualified 8(a) firm to meet your requirements in a fraction of the time you would need to conduct full and open competition. Since you control the process and select the firm that meets your needs, you not only save time, you benefit from cost savings as well by getting the best value for your program.
Steps to Getting an 8(a) Contract Award
Under an 8(a) procurement, you are allowed to hold discussions with an 8(a) firm related to technical requirements, timing, capabilities, and rough sizing without fear of violating the Procurement Integrity rules.
Once you are satisfied that the 8(a) firm can meet your requirements, you contact your CO and the Small Business Specialist. Just like any other procurement, they will want a description of the requirement, a purchase request, and your estimate of the contract value. The name and qualifications of your chosen 8(a) firm should also be included in the package.
Once the internal paperwork is completed, your CO will send an Offer and Acceptance letter to the SBA asking for permission to hold sole source negotiations with the chosen 8(a) firm. The SBA will formally accept the procurement into the 8(a) program, certifying that the chosen 8(a) is qualified. The SBA will then delegate authority to your CO to negotiate with the 8(a) firm.
If the effort exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, your CO will send the RFP to the chosen 8(a) firm, requesting a technical and cost proposal, and negotiate cost and terms with the firm. (Note that a technical proposal is not required for requirements under Simplified Acquisition.) The CO will ensure that you receive the best value price from the 8(a) firm.
After negotiations are completed, your CO will send the contract to the SBA for signature. The process should take only a couple of weeks. Then work can begin!
SBA 8(a) Business Development Specialist:
Florine E. Duncan, Business Development Specialist
florine.duncan@sba.gov
Richmond, VA District SBA Office
400 North 8th Street
Federal Bldg., Suite 1150
P.O. Box 10126
Richmond, VA 23240-0126
Fax: (804) 771-2764
Link to SBA
www.sba.gov
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Virginia Association of State Colleges and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) Cooperative Procurement Contract
Current VASCUPP institutions include:
- College of William and Mary
- George Mason University
- James Madison University
- Old Dominion University
- Radford University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Military Institute
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
In addition, the lead-issuing institution may allow local governments, school boards and other agencies serving local governments in their region access to this contract(s).
Under the authority of the Code of Virginia 2.2-4304, Cooperative Procurement, it is the intent of this solicitation and resulting contract(s) to allow for cooperative purchasing by only the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) and all other Commonwealth of Virginia public institutions of higher education (to include four-year, two-year and community colleges. In addition, the lead-issuing institution may allow local governments, school boards and other agencies serving local governments in their region access to this contract(s).
Participation in this cooperative procurement is strictly voluntary. If authorized by the Contractor(s), the resultant contract(s) will be extended to the public bodies indicated above to purchase at contract prices in accordance with contract terms. The Contractor shall notify the lead-issuing institution in writing of any such institutions accessing the contract. No modification of this contract or execution of a separate contract is required to participate. The Contractor will provide semi-annual usage reports for all VASCUPP members and public institutions accessing the Contract. Participating public bodies shall place their own orders directly with the Contractor(s) and shall fully and independently administer their use of the contract(s) to include contractual disputes, invoicing and payments without direct administration from the lead-issuing institution. The lead-issuing institution shall not be held liable for any costs or damages incurred by any other participating public body as a result of any authorization by the Contractor to extend the contract. It is understood and agreed that the lead-issuing institution is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any VASCUPP member, or public body and will not be considered in default of the Agreement no matter the circumstances.
Contract Link:
http://www.procurement.virginia.edu/main/publicpostings/contract/20c.html
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City Of Hampton Public Communications Division
City of Hampton, VA Television Engineering Services, Contract Number: 07-333382/G
Provide television broadcasting engineering support, maintenance, and repair services for City cable television station.
Contract Administrator
Beverly Penn
Public Communications Channel 47 City Hall - 6rd Floor
22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23669
757 727-6398 (Phone)
757 728-3507 (Fax).
Email: bpenn@hampton.gov
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