87th Air Base Wing & Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Small Business Program

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Wing Emblem in front of a photo of the EarthThe 87th Contracting Squadron is displayed

The 87th Air Base Wing provides installation support to the Department of Defense's only tri-service installation, serving more than 42,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilian employees and military dependents. Together with mission and joint base partners, the 87th Air Base Wing provides vital, continuous service in areas of airlift, logistics, training and mission-ready expeditionary forces to support the Unified Combatant Commanders in ongoing military operations around the world.

MISSION
Bring innovation, agility and efficiency of small businesses in support of the Warfighter while sustaining the mission.

VISION
More than Goals ... Small Business is the Solution of Choice.

Air Force of the Small Business Programs
The Air Force Office of the Small Business Programs provides guidance, training and innovative, quality solutions for Air Force acquisition professionals to maximize opportunities for small businesses.
What You Need to do Business with the Federal Government

1. Obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at www.dnb.com, or 1-800-333-0505.

2. Determine appropriate six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and four-digit Federal Supply Class or Services (FSC/SVC). Information is available at https://www.census.gov/naics/ and https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/H2/search.aspx.

3. Register in www.sam.gov, SAM Registration is mandatory and must be reviewed annually. 

4. Obtain a Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Your CAGE code will be provided when you register in DLA or at https://cage.dla.mil/. You may also call 1-877-352-2255.

5. Bonds-payment and performance (construction).

6. Good past performance. 

Acquisition Process at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

The Joint Base Contracting Office does not own or generate any of the requirements for supplies or services necessary to support the Joint Base. Our internal customers develop requirements based on a bona fide need and submit them to the contracting office for procurement.

Below are the basic steps used in soliciting and awarding a contract:

1 - The contracting office receives the requirement from our customers

 

 

2 - The contracting office posts a synopsis of the requirement. These are typically posted on sam.gov and https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ebuy/, however purchases from Federal Supply Schedules are posted on E-Buy/GSA Advantage

3 - The contracting office evaluates all properly received proposals and makes a selection in accordance with the terms stated in the solicitation. Contracting personnel will use Best Value Source Selection methods; low bid methods are not used.

4 - The contract is awarded and administered

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB-MDL NJ) falls under the Air Mobility Command where other small business opportunities can be found https://www.airforcesmallbiz.af.mil/.

 

 

·         Unless otherwise authorized by statute or regulation, all contracts are awarded on a competitive basis.  Continue to monitor the links above for advertised solicitations from the 87 Contracting Squadron (all solicitation from our squadron begin with FA4484) and make sure to educate yourself on how to grow, network with other industry leaders and market your small businesses by contacting:

 

- JB MDL Small Business Roundtable (JBMDL SBR) jbmdlsbr@gmail.com

- The Small Business Administration (SBA) https://www.sba.gov/

- The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) https://www.njit.edu/ptac/

- NJ Small Business Development Center (SBDC) https://rsbdc.org/

What We Buy
1. Commercial-off-the-shelf products

2. Commercial, performance-based services, such as aircraft services, grounds maintenance, vehicle maintenance, fleet management services, postal services, equipment repair, medical services, janitorial services, airfield wildlife control, etc.

3. Construction services, such as minor construction, renovation and repair, repair and replacement of airfield concrete, asphalt paving, repair and replace curbs and sidewalks, roofing, stripping and rubber removal, etc.

4. Architectural and engineering services.
What We Don't Buy
1. Manufacturing
2. Research and development
3. Aircraft components and accessories
4. Major systems
5. Patents, data, copyrights
6. Weapons
7. Vehicles
8. Construction material
How We Buy
1. Full and open competition (unrestricted)

2. Small business set-asides (100-percent small business, 8(a) program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business)

3. Mandatory sources (Ability One, National Institute for the Blind & National Institute for the Severely Handicapped, Federal Prison Industries, etc.)

4. Through other government agencies (General Services Administration, Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Energy, etc.)

5. Air Force or Agency's Strategic (Enterprise) Contracts

6. Government purchase card program
1. Full and open competition (unrestricted)

2. Small business set-asides (100-percent small business, 8(a) program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business)

3. Mandatory sources (Ability One, National Institute for the Blind & National Institute for the Severely Handicapped, Federal Prison Industries, etc.)

4. Through other government agencies (General Services Administration, Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Energy, etc.)

5. Air Force or Agency's Strategic (Enterprise) Contracts

6. Government purchase card program
1. Full and open competition (unrestricted)

2. Small business set-asides (100-percent small business, 8(a) program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, Women Owned Small Business)

3. Mandatory sources (Ability One, National Institute for the Blind & National Institute for the Severely Handicapped, Federal Prison Industries, etc.)

4. Through other government agencies (General Services Administration, Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Energy, etc.)

5. Air Force or Agency's Strategic (Enterprise) Contracts

6. Government purchase card program
Government Purchases Card Program

A significant portion of the supplies and services procured for the joint base are purchased using the government purchase card. Hundreds of government credit card holders at the joint base are authorized to buy products and services within the micro-purchase threshold.

Products: Not to exceed $3,000
Services: Not to exceed $2,500
Construction: Not to exceed $2,000

 
For more information on Micro Purchase Thresholds please visit https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

 

The Roadmap to First Contract
Determine who your customers are and concentrate your marketing efforts on them. Be proactive and aggressive: monitor BetaSam.gov, GSA and other websites regularly and respond timely. Know what you are bidding on; familiarize yourself with the solicitation/specification before submitting a proposal. Be determined and persistent; it may take some time before you get your first contract. Consider Teaming/Joint Venture Agreements and subcontracting opportunities. Be competitive and safeguard your reputation - your past performance is the key to doing business with the government.
Helpful Websites

The System for Award Management (SAM)
- Vendors are able to log into one system to manage their information
- SAM Includes capabilities of:
-- Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Agency Registration (FedReg): You must be registered to do business with the federal government
-- Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA): Representation and certification required for each solicitation

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
- Obtain a DUNS & Bradstreet number

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code
- Obtain the appropriate NAICS code to identify your business

Sam.gov Search
- Procurement opportunities, sources sought notices, synopsis of contract award, etc. Search "FA4484" DODAAC

Sam.gov Search
- Provides data visibility and transparency into all federal contracts with commercial suppliers

GSA Advantage and GSA E-Buy
- Procurement opportunities for contractors with Federal Supply Schedule

Air Force Small Business Website
- Long Range Acquisition Estimates - Link to locate procurement opportunities throughout the Air Force

Small Business Administration

DoD Procurement Technical Center (PTAC)

- Provide assistance to small businesses with bid matching, marketing to the federal, state and local governments, etc.
 

Points of Contact

Commander, 87th Contracting Squadron:

(609) 754-5926

Director of Business Operations/Competition Advocate:

(609) 754-2976

Civil Engineering Support Office Chief (A-Flight):

(609) 754-5927

Mission Partner Support Office Chief (B-Flight):

(609) 754-4824

Business Systems & Programs Chief (P-Flight):

(609) 754-5933

Small Business Office/Small Business Professional:

(609) 754-3177

Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program/Program Manager:

(609) 754-5934

Quality Assurance Program Coordinator:

(609) 754-2430

Capabilities Statements for:

Small Business Office, 87CONS.SB.Office@us.af.mil

GPC Office, 87cons.gpc@us.af.mil