NIH-Buying From Businesses on the Open Market
Course Number: 2611

Description

In this half-day course you will learn how to implement the federal government's small business policies, when and how to set-aside procurements for small businesses, how to justify open-market buys and how to locate responsible small businesses.

Key Topics

• Defining the terms small business, small disadvantaged business, (8(a) business, HUBZone and women-owned business
• How to verify small business status
• Identifying and resolving "bundling" issues
• Learning about set-aside programs and other socioeconomic considerations
• Locating small businesses
• Preparing necessary justification for open market buys
• Evaluating and documenting requirements for simplified acquisitions exceeding $3000

Audience

Anyone engaged in simplified acquisition. All NBS Buyers and Approvers are required to attend.

Currently accepting enrollment