CCR Rolls Back NAICS Codes to 2007

New NAICS codes were released for 2012; however, CCR will not be accepting any of the 2012 codes until SBA has a chance to determine size standards for the new codes.  CCR and ORCA records will need to be updated if you tried updating to the 2012 NAICS codes.

SAM To Be Available Starting May 2012

Beginning in May 2012, the System for Award Management (SAM) will be launched as a website that will combine 9 federal systems including CCR, ORCA, EPLS, FBO, FPDS, PPIRS, eSRS/FSRS, Wage Determinations Online (WDOL), and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA).  SAM will streamline and integrate processes from all these prior databases and eliminate information duplication and reduce overall costs.  Both federal contractors and federal government officials will be able to access this website, only requiring a single login to access the 8 systems associated with SAM.  With one user ID and password, federal contractors will have access to registering to do business with the federal government, self-certifying as a small business, searching for business opportunities, and completing online reps and certs. 

However, complete functionality of the SAM website is not expected in May as the system will be deployed in phases.  Beginning in May, CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS website users will be directed to the new SAM website where they will be asked to create a new SAM User ID and password.  ESRS/FSRS, FBO, WDOL, and CFDA websites are expected to be transitioned over to SAM by 2013-14.  FPDS and PPIRS websites are yet to be announced as to their expected dates.  The SAM website is available at www.sam.gov and you may contact SAM by email with any questions at askSAM@gsa.gov. 

SBA ANC Benefits Reporting Goes Into Effect

Starting September 9, 2011, ANCs are required under the new SBA 8(a) regulations to report benefits derived through the 8(a) program.  However, there is no official form as of yet.  ANCs are encouraged to use the draft form from NACA/ANVCA which can be accessed here.

SBA Alaska District Office Moves to a New Location

Please note the new address for SBA as of September 30, 2011.  SBA will be open for business beginning October 4, 2011.  The phone and fax numbers will remain the same. 

420 L Street, Suite 300
Anchorage, AK  99501

SBA No Longer Using Customer ID/DSBS Numbers

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) recently removed all firm's SBA Customer ID/DSBS Number from the URL in the SBA Profile in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR).   This SBA Customer ID/DSBS Number has been requested on the Forms 1010 and 1450.   Since this change will no longer allow firms to identify this number in the CCR, firms will now use their DUNS number in those fields instead.  

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the BDMIS Team at BDMIS@sba.gov.

Federal Subcontractor Reporting System

The public will now have access to additional data on how federal government money is spent via subcontracts awarded by prime federal contractors.   Information on prime contractors and grant recipients is already available at USASpending.gov, and starting in November information on subcontracting awards will be available.  

Prime contractors who have been awarded a federal contract that is subject to FAR clause 52.204-10 (Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards) are required to file subcontracting reports by signing up at www.fsrs.gov.

Starting in July 2010, prime contractors were required to file subcontracting reports at fsrs.gov for subcontracts awarded at certain dollar levels.   This was implemented in phases to minimize the burden on contractors and agencies.

Phase 1 (July through September 2010) Subcontracts valued at $20 million or more were required to be reported.

Phase 2 (starting in October 2010) Subcontracts valued at $550,000 or more.

Phase 3 (starting in March 2011) Subcontracts valued at $25,000 or more.

The rule is required for commercial item contracts and actions below the $100,000 simplified acquisition threshold but above $25,000.   However, there are exclusions to this rule including classified solicitations, contracts with individuals, and companies with less than $300,000 in annual revenue being exempt.

Subgrants will not be subject to a phase-in period and will be reported immediately on all grants valued at $25,000 or more.

This new rule only applies to first-tier subcontracts.   Data will be available from 2 levels of federal contracting, prime contracts and direct subcontracts.   Information on levels beyond these will not be available.

Publicly available data is expected to be fairly current as prime contractors are given until the end of the month of the award plus one additional month to report any subcontracts it awards.   If an award is made on November 15, then the prime contractor has until December 31 to report the subcontract awards.   Agencies will then post this information on USASpending.gov.

New 8(a) Regulations Published in Federal Register

SBA published the final rule on February 11, 2011, that revises the regulations governing the 8(a) Business Development Program.   The new regulations will ensure that benefits are received by the intended recipients and to further SBA's resolve to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of the program.   The rules will take effect on March 14, 2011.

Final Rule in Federal Register

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-02-11/pdf/2011-2581.pdf

Section 811 Interim Rule Published

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf/2011-5554.pdf

SBA 8(a) Applications

Applications for SBA 8(a) certification are now based on SBA regions and the applicant's geographical location. Applicants located in Regions 1-4 apply in Philadelphia, Regions 5-10 apply in San Francisco and all ANC-owned applicants apply in San Francisco.