The Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) is a web-enabled, enterprise application that provides timely and pertinent contractor past performance information to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal acquisition community for use in making source-selection decisions (e.g., awarding contracts). PPIRS...
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NASA Announces the Launch of SEWP V Contracting Vehicle
Since 1993 NASA has been generating the SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement), a procurement vehicle designed to deliver technical support in the form of hardware such as computers, new servers and now cloud storage for federal agencies and employees. NASA has...
OASIS Small Business (SB) Program
OASIS and OASIS Small Business (SB) are multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts that provide flexible and innovative solutions for complex professional services. These contracts: Span many areas of expertise and mission spaces; Span multiple professional service disciplines;...
Understanding Invitation for Bids (IFBs)
An invitation for bid (IFB) or invitation to bid (ITB) is an invitation to contractors or equipment suppliers to bid on providing a specific project, product, and/or service. An IFB is generally the same thing as an Request for Quotation (RFQ). An...
Become a Certified National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Adjuster
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Bureau and Statistical Agent maintains a database of NFIP qualified independent adjusters. The NFIP qualifications reflect the distinct characteristics of the NFIP coverage and adjusting requirements. The adjuster database includes the adjuster's name and...
Joint Housing Solutions Group (JHSG) in the Aftermath of Disaster
As provided by FEMA, about the Joint Housing Solutions Group (JHSG): Following a major disaster, one of FEMA's most urgent needs during the recovery process is emergency shelter and housing for disaster victims. In light of this need and in...
What are NAICS Codes?
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by federal statistical agencies in classifying businesses for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. economy. If you are registering to be eligible...
What is a ‘Sources Sought’ Notice and Where are they on FBO?
The Sources Sought notice is a synopsis posted by a government agency seeking possible sources for a project. It is not a solicitation for work or a request for proposal. For more information, see FAR 7.3 and OMB Circular A-76....
Creating an Automatic Email Alert for Bids on FedBizOpps
Creating an Automatic Email Alert for Bids on FedBizOpps (FBO.gov) To easily conduct automated searches of the FBO database, and to have the system notify you when opportunities are posted that meet your criteria and your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)...