1. 925th Contracting Battalion & Regional Contracting Center Capital
27 January 2016

2. Agenda Mission Doing Business with the 925th CBN & RCC Capital Sources
JCCS Registration
Regulations
Contract Support Challenges
Solicitation Evaluation
Helpful hints
Summary
Questions

3. Mission
Plan and execute effective and agile contracting support for U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) and the Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan (CSTC-A) in support of Army and Joint Operations in the Kabul Base cluster.

4. Doing Business with Us
A business license is required to legally operate a business in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA) can award licenses to businesses in their area of expertise. The license must be renewed annually. Some specialties may require an additional license from the GIRoA agency that provides oversight for that industry. Information on AISA licenses, including annual license fees, can be found at: The following Ministries can also award a business license for their industry.
Registration in Joint Contingency Contracting System

5. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
The Expeditionary Contracting Command – Afghanistan uses the following regulations.
Note: Please use these web links as a tool to familiarize yourself with the Governments regulations.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS)

6. Contract Support Challenges
On Time Delivery
KO authority vs Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Contractor Performance IAW PWS/SOW
Corruption
Materials and equipment
Local procurements and small purchases
Licensing, insurance, disposition
Personnel, including subcontractors
Job site, including equipment, materials and completed work
Safety
Life support - multinational workforce, communications

7. Sources
There are several sources for obtaining business opportunities from the US Government.
Joint Contingency Contracting System
Federal Business Opportunities

8. Web Site: JCCS

9. Web Site: JCCS

10. ID & Classification Codes

11. Web Site: JCCS

12. Web Site: JCCS

13. Create a Password

14. Web Site: JCCS

15. Web Site: JCCS

16. Web Site: JCCS

17. Web Site: JCCS

18. Web Site: JCCS

19. Solicitation Evaluation
Responsive Quote
Must be submitted by the date and time requested; if there is no time listed, the time is 5:00 pm on that day
If late, the offer may not be considered
Responsible Proposal or Quote
Pricing needs to be realistic; we do not always award to the lowest bidder so make sure you are giving us your best price possible
Submit a Technical Proposal on how you intend to fullfil the requirement to include a management plan, materials, products/services, etc.
Submit a price proposal that only refers to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) price
Need to include more than just the price
Demonstrate how you will perform actual work
Define company’s available resources and skill sets to do the work
Discussions After Submission of Proposal or Quote
Submit a complete proposal package
The Government may award without discussions

20. Solicitation Evaluation (Continuation)
Past Performance/Experience
Past performance is a very important evaluation factor.
Provide previous Government and Commercial contracts with work that is relevant to the requirement for which you are submitting a proposal.
Contract Number, Agency/Company, Contact Information
Verify information submitted in your proposal
Contact your references
Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, and Joint Ventures count also.
Contact Information
Please provide a primary and alternate contact when submitting your proposal. Name, address, , and phone number.
We need to know how to contact you!
Proposal Identification
Put your company name on all pages of your proposal.

21. Solicitation Evaluation (Continuation)
Evaluation Criteria
Experience/Past Performance
Technical – See ‘Helpful Hints’ below
Cost/Price
Price competitively, but ensure that you can do the work for the price you propose

22. Helpful hints Do not hesitate to ask questions.
If something is unclear or unreasonable, question it.
Responses will be shared with all contractors.
Your questions can only make us all succeed together.
Read through the entire Performance Work Statement (PWS)/ Statement of Work (SOW)
If there is an attachment or reference mentioned, read this also
Make a list of (or highlight) the important points in the PWS/SOW
Identify all deliverables/requirements and reports
When preparing your technical proposal, ensure that you answer each of these points

23. Summary Summary Keep your hands on the wheel Nothing is a given
Right people on the job
Drive schedule and execution
Along with security, pay attention to safety
Toughest construction environment
Do not underestimate the complexity of the
Middle East and Central Asia
Great potential for growth, success and profits

24. Questions