CONTRACTING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 
Commerce Business Daily: A Daily List of Government Procurement, Invitations, Contract Awards, and Sales of Surplus Property.  (C 1.76:yr./vol.)
This periodical lists all procurement greater than $10,000 for departments within the Defense Department (Army, Air Force, etc.) and greater than $5,000 for civilian agencies.  As an aid to possible subcontractors, summaries of recent contract awards greater than $100,000 are listed with their recipients.
Information on government surplus sales and brief news and announcements of interest to government contractors are also included.
 
SBIR Pre-Solicitation Announcement.  (SBA 1.37: yr./issue)
The Small Business Innovation Research PSA is published by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide small business firms with advance information on upcoming SBIR solicitations that are about to be released by Federal agencies participating in the Program.  It is published quarterly and each issue contains data on all of the SBIR solicitations scheduled for release during the following three-month period.
 
 
GENERAL GUIDES
 
Doing Business with the Federal Government.  (GS 1.2:B 96/2/yr.)
This general introductory guide explains Government procurement policies, procedures and programs.  Military, General Services Administration, and other civilian agency procurement  programs are discussed.  Information and addresses are listed on where to obtain contracting information.
 
Federal Acquisition Regulations System.  (AE 2.106/3:48/Chap.)
The FAR system is composed of seven volumes codified in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 48.  Chapter one lists government-wide acquisition regulations jointly issued by the General Services Administration, the Department of Defense, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.  Chapters 2 through 59 are acquisition regulations issued by individual government agencies and contain agency regulations supplementing the Federal acquisition regulations.  Major contracting agencies which distribute FAR supplements are listed on the following page:
 
Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement.  (D 301.6/2:Ac 7/yr.)
A supplement to the FAR for use in acquiring supplies and services for the Air Force.
 
DOD FAR Supplement. (D 1.6:Ac 7/yr.)
The Department of Defense supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation contains guidelines on the provisions,  clauses and cost principles authorized for DoD contracts, as  well as the procedures and actions necessary for awarding and administering the contracts.
 
NASA FAR Supplement.  (NAS 1.6:Ac 7/yr.)
Contains NASA's uniform policies and procedures for procuring supplies and services defined in the FAR.
 
 
Government Production Prime Contractors Directory.  (HD 3858 G625 1989-90)
This 2-Part directory lists Government Production Prime Contractors.  The first part is an alphabetical listing by Contractor Name and the second part consists of a listing in zip-coded sequence.
 
The Hidden $17 Billion U.S. Govt Market: Small Purchases.  (JK 1673 .C4825 1987)
Government purchases below $25,000 are not well publicized.  This guide explains and shows how small business vendors can take the initiative, make the proper contacts, and become established in the Small Purchase market.
 
Selling to the Military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, Other Defense Agencies.  (D 1.2:5e 4/yr.)
This comprehensive directory and guide to military procurement will help assist small businesses, small disadvantaged firms, and firms in labor surplus areas toward (1) obtaining information on military procurement, (2) being placed  on appropriate bidder lists, and (3) identifying subcontract opportunities.
 
Small Business Subcontracting Directory.  (SBA 1.2/2:yr.)
The prime contractors included in this subcontracting directory are the largest prime contractors to the Federal Government.  Each year thousands of small businesses provide critical goods and services to these prime contractors as they complete their Government work.  This directory lists the company, the small business representative and the type of business.
 
U.S. Government Purchasing and Sales Directory.  (SBA 1.13/3:yr.)
It provides general information along with listings of purchasing officers and research and development opportunities. Included is an alphabetical listing of products and services bought by civilian and military purchasing offices.
 
Women Business Owners: Selling to the Federal Government.  (SBA 1.2:W 84/4/yr.)
Women owned businesses constitute the fastest growing segment of the small business community and this guide is designed to help women business owners become more successful by providing them with information about marketing their goods and services to the Federal Government.
 
 
AGENCY GUIDES
 
What the U.S. Department of Labor Buys.  (L 1.2:B 98/3/yr.)
The Department of Labor (DOL) frequently purchases products and services from sources outside the Department.  In order to sell to the DOL, firms need to know the kinds of products and services the DOL buys and the steps to follow to contract for these products or services.  This pamphlet has been prepared to assist in the acquisition process, identify contact points, and determine the appropriate sources for guidance.
 
A Guide to Doing Business with the Department of State.  (S 1.40/2:B 96/990-2)
This guide is designed to familiarize small, minority and female-owned businesses with the Department of State's procurement program.  It is divided into five sections including: the procurement program, subcontracting opportunities, and contacts for trade and investment related issues.
 
Other specific agency guides by SuDoc number:
 
Selling to the USDA. (A 1.2:Se 4/yr)
 
Selling to the Forest Service. (A 13.2:Se 4/yr.)
 
How to Sell to the United States Department of Commerce.
(C 1.2:Se 4/2/988)
 
Doing business with the U.S. Army - A Procurement Guide.
(D 111.11:B 96)
 
Contracting Opportunities. (D 211.2:C 76/984)
 
Selling to the United States Air Force. (D 301.35:800-41)
 
Contracting for construction & Architect/Engineering services.
(E 1.32:0005/1)
 
Information for Prospective EPA Contractors. (EP 1.2:In 3/6)
 
Contracting Opportunities with GSA. (GS 1.2:C 76/2)
 
Doing Business with the Department of Health and Human Services.
(HE 1.6/3:B 96/986)
 
This is Interior: Contracting Guide. (I 1.77/2:In 8)
 
Doing Business with the U.S. Dept. of Justice. (J 1.2:B 96/2)
 
How to compete for NASA Contracts. (NAS 1.18:C 82/4)
 
Doing Business with the Peace Corps. (PE 1.8:B 96)
 
Selling to the Department of the Treasury. (T 1.2:Se 4/yr.)
 
Contracting with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation.
  (TD 1.2:C 76/yr.)
 
Could you use a multibillion dollar customer? VA invites you to submit your product or service. (VA 1.22:90-4/3)
 
 
Prepared by Kathleen Keating, Zimmerman Library, University of New Mexico, January 1991