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National Guard Bureau is a Federal Activity Within the Department Of Defense

Established to be a Liaison between the DOD and the individual State Militia Units

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NGB observes all Federal, DOD and Army contracting statutes, policies and regulations, e.g.,

– Competition in Contracting Act– Small Business Act requirements

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NGB Utilizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its Supplements

– FAR Defense FAR Supplement Army FAR Supplement NGB FAR Supplement

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NGB has 147 Federal buying offices located in each State, the District of Columbia and the Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

– 54 United States Property and Fiscal Officer Contracting Offices– NGB National Capital Region Support Office– 92 Air National Guard Buying Offices

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Contracting in the individual State Militia Units is conducted in accordance with

– State/Territory Constitution– State/Territory Policies and Procedures– Non-Federal Contracting based on Uniform Commercial Code. Does not use the FAR

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NGB Annual Contracting Program approximately $3.1B in FY08

Approximately 58% of total program to Small Businesses

8% to Women Owned Small Businesses

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Solicitations advertised through the Army Single Face to Industry on FedBizOps

Federal Supply Schedule purchases over $100,000 advertised on E-BUY

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TIPS– Capabilities Statement – 1 Page 1 Side

Bold Core Capabilities. Catch the Buyer’s and Program Manager’s Attention.

– Face To Face Meetings Aren’t Always What They’re Cracked Up To Be

Small Business Specialist and Contracting Specialists have limited time. Let them help you on the phone or through e-mail. You’ll get the same valuable information.

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THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS GETTING STARTED !

(A Wise Taxi Driver)

Our CDs Are Designed To Help You Get Started or Sustain and Expand

– NGB Contracting Offices Directory– Websites of Interest– Contact Information for Army Associate Directors for Small Business

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http//:www.nationalguardcontracting .org

Links to the most current versions of FAR and applicable supplements

Link to Central Contractor Registry (CCR), ORCA

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WE BUY ALMOSTEVERYTHING ! !

(Except IT)

SUPPLIES AND SERVICES A & E AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSULTING SERVICES & STUDIESENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION

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POINT OF CONTACT

ELIZABETH (BETH) WESTERBURG 703-607-1001

ELIZABETH.WESTERBURG@NGB.MIL

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