Define the scope
Identify the work, delivery or performance schedule, and any special requirements.
FEDERAL CONTRACT VEHICLESA clear path from requirement to 8(a) award.
Federal agencies can work with Inspired Solutions through the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program. Start with the requirement, then coordinate eligibility, acceptance, and award with the contracting office and SBA.
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Start with your requirement
Discuss the project with Inspired Solutions to establish technical requirements, the timeframe, and price estimates. The contracting office and SBA determine the appropriate acquisition approach.
Prepare the offering package
Inspired Solutions can help gather company and capability information for the contracting office’s offering letter.
Current contracting rules
Use the current FAR Subpart 19.8 for the acquisition.
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Where procuring agencies send the offering letter
The written letter of intent to award procurement to Inspired Solutions should be sent to RDOfferletters@sba.gov with Carl Knoblock called out as the servicing Business Development Specialist for Inspired Solutions. You may also contact him directly at (804) 253-8134.
Richmond District Office offering inbox
RDOfferletters@sba.gov. SBA’s Virginia District Office directs procuring agencies to use this inbox for 8(a) offers, eligibility letters, executed awards, and contracting questions. The inbox is only for procuring agencies.
Email the SBA Richmond District OfficeOfficial SBA district routing
View the Virginia District Office directory and its procuring-agency instructions.
Learn moreQuestions for Inspired Solutions
Contact our team at sales@inspired-us.com or 706-564-5271.
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What goes in the offering letter
Follow FAR 19.804-2 and your agency’s procedures. The following is a working summary, not a replacement for the required offering information.
Requirement and schedule
Describe the work, provide the statement of work if available, and identify the period of performance and special restrictions.
Value and classification
Include the anticipated total value with options, the assigned NAICS code, and the contemplated contract type.
Participant and acquisition information
Identify Inspired Solutions as the nominated participant and provide the acquisition history, capability information, and other applicable offering details.
FAR 19.804-2: Agency offering
Review the complete current requirements.
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Current thresholds and SBA response periods
The contracting officer and SBA apply the current rules to the specific requirement. Eligibility and acceptance are not automatic.
Competition thresholds
FAR 19.805-1 uses $8.5 million for manufacturing NAICS acquisitions and $5.5 million for other acquisitions, including options. Its competition rule also depends on expected eligible offers and fair market pricing, and includes exceptions. These figures are not universal sole-source ceilings.
Learn moreSBA’s written decision
FAR 19.804-3 provides 10 working days above the simplified acquisition threshold and 2 working days at or below it for SBA’s written decision whether to accept the offering. The contracting office may grant an extension requested by SBA. These are response periods, not promised award dates.
Learn moreThe seven-step 8(a) contracting process.
1. Discuss the project
Work with Inspired Solutions to establish the technical requirements, timeframe, and price estimates.
2. Submit the agency offering
The contracting office prepares the offering letter under FAR 19.804-2 and sends it to RDOfferletters@sba.gov, with Carl Knoblock identified as the servicing Business Development Specialist for Inspired Solutions.
3. Receive SBA’s decision
SBA reviews the offering and participant eligibility and provides its written decision under FAR 19.804-3. The standard response periods are 10 working days above the simplified acquisition threshold and 2 working days at or below it, subject to an extension requested by SBA and granted by the contracting office.
4. Negotiate the requirement
Following SBA acceptance and the applicable authorization, the contracting officer negotiates with Inspired Solutions under FAR 19.808-1.
5. Prepare the award
The contracting officer prepares the award documents and sends them to Inspired Solutions for signature as applicable.
6. Execute and provide the award to SBA
The contracting officer completes the award under the applicable SBA delegation and agency procedures and provides the executed award to SBA.
7. Begin performance
Performance begins in accordance with the executed contract and its authorized start requirements.
Start with the work you need done.
Send the scope and required delivery or start date. We will help your team assemble the company and capability information for the next step.