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What is the dollar threshold for simplified acquisition procedures?

Currently, the SAT (Simplified Acquisition Threshold) is set at $250,000. This means good and services worth no more than that set amount can be purchased by the federal government with ease and less hassle. This is specifically geared towards companies that qualify as a Small Business, meeting the requirements set forth by the SBA (Small Business Administration).

If you are unsure if you qualify as a Small Business and/or meet the requirements, click the button below

Need to Renew or Register in SAM?

An additional requirement to participating in government contract work is to have an ACTIVE and compliant SAM Registration. Use the SAM Status Lookup Tool to see if you have a registration or need to renew. If you have a question or need assistance, reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 and a dedicated CRS will be able to help you, You can also get started today by clicking the button below.

Who sets the simplified acquisition threshold?

The ones who set the simplified acquisition threshold is usually the local or state government. Simplified acquisition procedures are extremely beneficial to small businesses looking to get started in government contracting work. It makes the process of obtaining work much simpler and easier f or government agencies and prime contractors looking for business to do work for them.

To get started in government federal contracting work or grant opportunities, USBRI has been offering filing services for SAM Registration and Small Business Set-Asides and Certifications. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 for more information.

If you are unsure if your business has a SAM, use the status check tool by clicking the button below

Does Your Business Qualify for Set-Aside Certifications?

The federal government sets aside a portion o their spending specifically to certified small businesses through the SBA. As well as the Small Business Certification, there are Set-Aside Certifications as well such as Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Minority-Owned [8(a)]. If you are unsure if your business qualifies, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Who can apply for 8(a) and set asides?

It’s suggested that only small business apply for certifications such as 8(a) and other set asides. Your business must be at an economic disadvantage and you may not have any previous of application to said certifications under SAM. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding SAM reach out to the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

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How long does a GSA take to process?

Initially after submission GSA applications can take up to 6-12 months. Before you consider applying to GSA the business must be registered under SAM. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions pertaining to SAM reach out the USBI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire or you do not have one, begin the renewal/registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to a lapsed SAM Registration. Call the USBRI Help Desk for assistance or begin now by going to the services page by clicking the button below.

What’s included when working with GSA?

When obtaining a certification from GSA small business will be provided everything essential to them. Such as equipment, supplies and in some cases telecommunications. Before you can consider getting a GSA you must first be registered with SAM. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding SAM reach out to the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire or you do not have one, begin the renewal/registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to a lapsed SAM Registration. Call the USBRI Help Desk for assistance or begin now by going to the services page by clicking the button below.

Who does GSA help?

The General Services Administration is a government agency that manages federal properties and provides contracting options for government agencies. They also provide essentials to entities such as equipment, supplies and telecommunications. Small Businesses that are registered with SAM would also greatly benefit from working with GSA, it could soon lead to the permit of grants. Applying for these types of certifications can be tedious and overwhelming. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding anything SAM related reach out to the USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire or you do not have one, begin the renewal/registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to a lapsed SAM Registration. Call the USBRI Help Desk for assistance or begin now by going to the services page by clicking the button below.

 

What are the qualifications for set aside certifications?

In order to qualify and obtain for any set aside certifications you must have a small business. Next the business must be owned by a specific minority category. This would include  ethnic groups, women, veterans, and businesses at an economic disadvantage. Most importantly all entities must be registered under SAM. USBRI has been offering filing assistance for the last 13 years. If you have any questions regarding SAM reach out to USBRI Help Desk 1-888-646-9998.

If you are unsure that you have a SAM Registration, click the button below

Need to Register or Renew?

If your SAM Registration is set to expire or you do not have one, begin the renewal/registration process NOW. You do not want to miss out on federal contracting opportunities due to a lapsed SAM Registration. Call the USBRI Help Desk for assistance or begin now by going to the services page by clicking the button below.

What is set aside for small business?

The federal government sets-aside a certain percentage of federal contracting dollars to businesses who meet its specific requirements. There are four primary set-aside programs that you can participate in and be certified:

    • Woman-Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB/EDWOSB)
      • 5% of all Federal funds annually are allocated to WOSB Certified businesses
    • Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification (VOSB/SDVOSB)
      • Bid on exclusive contracts set aside for VOSBs.
      • 3% of federal contracts designated for SDVOSB certified contractors.
    • HUBZone Certification
      • Businesses in historically underutilized business zones are given exclusive access to certain government contracts.
      • HUBZone certified businesses benefit from a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.
    • 8(a) Certification
      • 5% of all federal monetary spending is mandated to be allocated to Minority Owned Small Business certificate holders.
      • As an 8(a) certified business, you are visible to contracting officers as a small business and Minority certified, so the pool for set-aside contracts is smaller, which maximizes your ability to receive no bid contract under $25,000.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. A dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to handle the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions regarding SAM or SBA Certification’s and discover how to get assistance.

To know if you qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you used the SAM Status Check Tool and discovered you don’t have a SAM Registration or the one you have is set to expire soon, begin the process NOW. A dedicated CRS will be assigned to your business to guide you through the process, making sure it is compliant in SAM and you meet the proper requirements. You can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk to learn more or get started immediately on government contracting by clicking the button below.

What are SBA set aside programs?

The SBA Set-Aside programs are official recognitions provided by the Small Business Administration. It’s goal is for the government to spend a certain amount of federal contracting dollars on certain types of businesses who meet the requirements and are certified. There are four main SBA Set-Aside Certifications which include:

    • Woman-Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB/EDWOSB)
      • 5% of all Federal funds annually are allocated to WOSB Certified businesses
    • Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification (VOSB/SDVOSB)
      • Bid on exclusive contracts set aside for VOSBs.
      • 3% of federal contracts designated for SDVOSB certified contractors.
    • HUBZone Certification
      • Businesses in historically underutilized business zones are given exclusive access to certain government contracts.
      • HUBZone certified businesses benefit from a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.
    • 8(a) Certification
      • 5% of all federal monetary spending is mandated to be allocated to Minority Owned Small Business certificate holders.
      • As an 8(a) certified business, you are visible to contracting officers as a small business and Minority certified, so the pool for set-aside contracts is smaller, which maximizes your ability to receive no bid contract under $25,000.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. A dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to handle the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions regarding SAM or SBA Certification’s and discover how to get assistance.

To know if you qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you used the SAM Status Check Tool and discovered you don’t have a SAM Registration or the one you have is set to expire soon, begin the process NOW. A dedicated CRS will be assigned to your business to guide you through the process, making sure it is compliant in SAM and you meet the proper requirements. You can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk to learn more or get started immediately on government contracting by clicking the button below.

What are the SBA certifications?

SBA Certifications are official recognitions provided by the Small Business Administration. There are four main SBA Set-Aside Certifications which include:

    • Woman-Owned Small Business Certification (WOSB/EDWOSB)
      • 5% of all Federal funds annually are allocated to WOSB Certified businesses
    • Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification (VOSB/SDVOSB)
      • Bid on exclusive contracts set aside for VOSBs.
      • 3% of federal contracts designated for SDVOSB certified contractors.
    • HUBZone Certification
      • Businesses in historically underutilized business zones are given exclusive access to certain government contracts.
      • HUBZone certified businesses benefit from a 10% price evaluation preference in open contract competitions.
    • 8(a) Certification
      • 5% of all federal monetary spending is mandated to be allocated to Minority Owned Small Business certificate holders.
      • As an 8(a) certified business, you are visible to contracting officers as a small business and Minority certified, so the pool for set-aside contracts is smaller, which maximizes your ability to receive no bid contract under $25,000.

USBRI has been offering filing assistance for SAM Registration’s and SBA Certifications for over 12 years. A dedicated CRS (Certified Registration Specialist) will be able to handle the entire process for you, only pulling you in when absolutely necessary. Reach out to the USBRI Help Desk at 1-888-646-9998 with any questions regarding SAM or SBA Certification’s and discover how to get assistance.

To know if you qualify as a small business, use the Small Business Calculator Tool by clicking the button below

Need to Register or Renew a SAM Registration?

If you used the SAM Status Check Tool and discovered you don’t have a SAM Registration or the one you have is set to expire soon, begin the process NOW. A dedicated CRS will be assigned to your business to guide you through the process, making sure it is compliant in SAM and you meet the proper requirements. You can reach out to the USBRI Help Desk to learn more or get started immediately on government contracting by clicking the button below.