Contracting opportunities at Ft. Bliss are on the rise as the base begins to wrap its arms around growth. The Directorate of Contracting (DOC) has been authorized to add additional personnel in order to manage the anticipated influx of acquisition requirements.
In order that there be good communications with the community, regarding opportunities for the local businesses, the DOC is re-designing its website so that all acquisitions generated through the DOC can be posted along with forecasts.
While this redesigning is in progress, the DOC has entered into a partnership arrangement with local small business advocates, under the umbrella of the El Paso Small Business Consortium, to insure the dissemination of notices of services and products being sought by Ft. Bliss DOC.
The requirements are matched to capable El Paso firms that are CCR registered and carry the appropriate NAICS code in their profile and the firm is notified of the contracting opportunity.
The Solicitations generated through the Ft. Bliss DOC are not to be confused with those issued by the Army Corps of Engineers for major projects destined for Ft. Bliss. Bids and proposals regarding these projects are generally submitted by well established firms who are financially able to meet the up front expenses, bonding and insurance requirements that come with such multi-million dollar projects.
Such firms frequently contact the Contract Opportunities Center, or other members of the Consortium, seeking businesses in the region with whom they may approach with sub contracting opportunities.
The best way to insure that these major government prime contractors are aware of your firm’s existence is to be registered in CCR. For information or assistance in becoming CCR registered contact the Contract Opportunities Center at 915-831-7751 or 7753.
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Contractors and Vendors are required to submit their invoices electronically through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). WAWF is an internet-based program, which allows you to submit your invoices directly to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). DFAS then matches your invoice with the receiving report and contract, and then processes your payment.
With WAWF, your company can:
·Submit invoices and receiving reports real-time via the Internet, or by using File Transfer Protocol or Direct Electronic Data Interchange.
·Be paid on time by DFAS due to reduction of lost or misplaced documents, and quicker document routing.
·Have total visibility of document status.
·Receive system-generated e-mails advising you of action taken by the government inspection and acceptance officials, or if an invoice is rejected.
If your government contract has the electronic clause DFARS Clause 252.232-2003 present, you must submit your invoice electronically for payment.
If you missed the training sessions that were conducted by DFAS and hosted by the Contract Opportunities Center in 2006 or the training sessions hosted by the El Paso District Office of the SBA in 2007, you can still get assistance by going to www.wawftraining.com for self paced training through simulations and step-by-step procedures, to learn how to electronically submit and take action on documents in WAWF.
Should you require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the staff at the Contract Opportunities Center at 915-831-7751 or 7753.
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