SAM.gov: Responding to 400% Increase in

Special Briefing - SAM.gov: Responding to 400% Increase in RFIs & Sources Sought
Hosted by: SAMradar
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Fee: $199 -or- FREE FOR SAMRADAR MEMBERS (Direct Zoom Access Provided via email)
Access: Zoom Online / Phone Conference

Paid Registration Link: https://govbrief.us/briefing-details/000312/

 

Overview

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SAM.gov (System for Award Management) is the U.S. government's official portal for vendor notifications including:

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• RFI (Requests for Information)

• Sources Sought

• Set Aside Solicitations

• Sole Source Notices

 

Since 11/6 (election day), over 3,700 RFI (Request for Information) Sources Sought have been posted on SAM.gov representing a 423% increase over last year's postings during the same time period on SAM.gov. This means unprecedented opportunities for Small Businesses for direct contracts, teaming and sub-to-prime.

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Why this Matters Now:

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While it is unclear why this significant increase is happening in Q1 of the new federal fiscal year, what is important is every RFI and Sources Sought provides Small Businesses with a pathway to direct award or minimally competed contracts. According to FPDS.gov, many of these notices are awarded by "Other than Full and Open Competition". There are many avenues being used right now by buyers to purchase in your market, when it comes to pre-solicitations - you MUST respond to be considered. By proactively actively leveraging SAM.gov notice and accompanying information, your business can engage federal buyers early, before they decide their acquisition strategy. In addition, by knowing before the RFP, you can secure subcontracting or teaming opportunities, and gain a competitive edge in the federal marketplace.

 

Responding to RFIs and Sources Sought:

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Every RFI and Sources Sought provides Small Businesses with the opportunity to be positioned for before an RFP is created. The increase in activity shows that federal buyers are actively seeking qualified businesses for Sole Source Set-Aside contracts based on your Socio-Economic category.

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This briefing will review the fundamentals of your RFI/Sources Sought response:

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1. How to search SAM.gov and not miss notices

2. Understanding what they need from you

3. Proving Yourself to Buyers

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Recommended attending personnel:

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This is a wonderful opportunity whether you want to do business with or increase your business with the federal government.

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Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

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About the Speaker

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Dave Lowe | CEO isiFederal & Founder of SAMradar

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isiFederal has assisted thousands of companies helping them win over $2 Billion in direct and indirect federal contracts. SAMradar is a federal contracting intelligence system so businesses can secure government contracts - Guaranteed*. By monitoring SAM.gov and FPDS.gov, SAMradar users receive customized alerts on federal activity in their market - so they know about hidden projects and can position their company for success. Using SAMradar proactive engagement templates, SAMradar helps businesses build relationships and gain influence on upcoming requirements. Beyond typical market research, SAMradar provides its members with custom support so they can identify, pursue, and win hidden opportunities that never show up on SAM.gov. SAMradar membership networking resulted in over $400M in federal contracting partner and teaming wins in 2024.

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Registration Link: https://govbrief.us/briefing-details/000312/

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Agenda

1:00 PM Topical Overview: Finding and Responding to RFIs & Sources Sought

- The 400% Increase of RFIs and Sources Sought

- How federal buyers use SAM.gov?
- What is an FRI/Sources Sought

 

1:05 PM SAMradar Overview

 

1:10 PM SAM.gov Quick Review

- What your registration says about your company
- Using the new UEI
- Choosing the proper codes

1:15 PM Understanding Federal Buyers

- What buyers care about
- How buyers use pre-solicitations
- How buyers post RFIs & Sources Sought

 

1:30 LIVE SEARCHES on SAM.gov

- Finding RFIs & Sources Sought
- Reviewing the Notice

- Getting to Go/No Go Fast

2:10 PM Preparing & Responding

- Your Capabilities

- Hitting their buyer motive
- Piquing their interest

- Looking the part

- Mitigating risk

 

2:45 PM Questions & Answers

 

2:55 PM Additional SAMradar Resources

- Real-Time Monitoring for RFIs & Sources Sought

- Award Monitoring

- Opportunities for Sub & Team

- Expiring Contracts in Your Market