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SBA Government Contracting & Procurement Flashcards

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  1. What is Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)?

    Answer: A free online database where small businesses market themselves to prime contractors and agencies

    Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) is a free SBA database that allows small businesses to market their capabilities to federal agencies and prime contractors.

  2. Which federal law established goals and requirements for small business participation in federal contracting?

    Answer: Small Business Act of 1953

    The Small Business Act of 1953 established the SBA and created the framework for small business participation and set-asides in federal contracting.

  3. What is the purpose of the SBA's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program?

    Answer: Allow any small business to partner with a more experienced mentor firm for growth

    The All Small Mentor-Protégé Program allows any small business to receive business development assistance from an experienced mentor firm and compete jointly for contracts.

  4. Which government website serves as the primary marketplace for federal contract opportunities?

    Answer: SAM.gov/opportunities (formerly FBO.gov)

    SAM.gov (which absorbed the former FedBizOpps/FBO.gov) is the primary platform where federal agencies post contract opportunities for businesses to find and bid on.

  5. What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in federal contracting?

    Answer: A simplified acquisition method establishing accounts with qualified vendors for recurring purchases

    A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a simplified acquisition method that establishes a 'charge account' with qualified vendors to fill recurring needs for supplies or services.

  6. Under the SBA's size standards, what determines eligibility for small business status in manufacturing industries?

    Answer: Number of employees (typically 500 or fewer)

    For manufacturing industries, the SBA primarily uses the number of employees (generally 500 or fewer) to determine small business eligibility.

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