1. US Department of Transportation/ OSDBU Program and Services
Southern Transportation Civil Rights Training Symposium
August 19, 2009
Adrianna Clark
USDOT/ Southeast Small Business Transportation Resource Center

2. Steps Required to do Work with USDOT’s Operating Administrations 1
Steps Required to do Work with USDOT’s Operating Administrations 1. Acquire a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) identification number 2. Register on the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system 3. Complete the Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA)

3. Acquiring a DUNS Number To get a DUNS number in 5 days or less
The D&B D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and tracking millions of businesses worldwide. A DUNS number is mandatory to register in the CCR.
To get a DUNS number in 5 days or less
Get a D&B D-U-N- S Number
2. Get a D-U-N-S Number

4. Register in the CCR www.ccr.gov
Primary vendor database for the federal government
Only registered vendors are eligible for gov’t. contracts
Allows gov’t buyers to research potential contractors
Vendors to receive payments under DOT contracts
Buyers determine acquisition strategy for contracts

5. https://orca.bpn.gov Completing ORCA
An electronic system replacing paper-based submission of business representation and certifications

6. Preferences for Different types of Small Businesses
Small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals can qualify for additional preferences in federal procurement
Preferences for Different types of Small Businesses
Government agencies are required by law to award a percentage of contracts to small businesses

7. Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a) Woman-Owned HUBZone SDVOB Veteran-Owned
51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged
Same as above
51% owned by one or more woman
Business is located and 35% of employees reside in HubZone
51% owned and managed by SDV
51% owned by veteran

8. GOVERNMENT-WIDE PROCUREMENT GOALS
Section 15(g) of the Small Business Act establishes the following minimum goals for the Federal Government:
Small Business (All categories) – 23%
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB & 8a) – 5%
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) - 5%
HUBZone Small Business - 3%
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB - 3%

9. Type of Small Business
Entity Responsible for Certification
Certification Procedure
General Small Business
Self-Certification
Register on CCR and complete ORCA
SDB, 8(a), and HUBZone
SBA
Complete Application on SBA website
WOSB
Self Certification
None
SDVOSB
Produce a DD214 and receive disability rating from VA
DBE
State or local entity
Download application from website

10. Doing Business with the government
How Federal Agencies buy from outside vendors
Open Market
Submit bid or proposal (FedBizOpps.gov)
Small Business Set-Asides
ALL acquisitions between $2,500 and $1000,000 is automatically reserved for SB (FedBizOpps.gov)
Sole Source
Under special circumstances, no competition is required (FedBizOpps.gov)
Procurement Forecast
Information on anticipated awards for fiscal year

11. SHORT TERM LENDING PROGRAM
(STLP) DESCRIPTION
PROVIDES A LOAN GUARANTEE ON A REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT
PRIMARY COLLATERAL IS RECEIVABLES FROM TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT(S)
PARTICIPANTS CAN APPLY FOR RENEWAL FOR UP TO 5 YEARS

12. SUBCONTRACT AT ANY TIER IN TRANSPORTATION RELATED FIELD
Cont. STLP Program Description
MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT $750,000
SUBCONTRACT AT ANY TIER IN TRANSPORTATION RELATED FIELD
APPLICATION FEE OF $ PAYABLE TO THE BANK
INTEREST RATE BASED ON A VARIABLE RATE CONNECTED TO THE WSJ PRIME RATE

13. STLP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(a) CERTIFIED AS A DBE UNDER DOT CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES (49 CFR, PART 23 & 26)
- OR -
CERTIFIED BY THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SECTION 8(A) PROGRAM, HUBZONE, DISABLED VETERAN OR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS
(b) HAVE A CURRENT TRANSPORTATION-RELATED CONTRACT
(maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, revitalization)
(c) MUST BE CURRENT ON FEDERAL TAXES

14. STLP ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring,
improvements, or revitalization of any of the
nation’s transportation modes – public,
commercial, Federal, State, or local agency
Funds may NOT be used for:
contract mobilization; equipment purchases or
other long term uses; refinance of existing
debts; payment of non-current taxes;
distributions or other payments to stock holders

15. FUNDS ADMINISTRATION Funds are borrowed against each invoice
of the contract (s)
Repayment occurs as the project owner
or prime contractor pays the invoice. The
payment is made jointly to the borrower
and to the PL Bank and is sent to the
bank, which repays the amount borrowed
against the invoice and transmits the
balance to the borrower

16. ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY SREPS IN STLP PROCESS COMPLETE APPLICATION
& PREPARE PROPER DOCUMENTATION
SUBMIT
COMPLETED
APPLICATION & FEE TO PARTICIPATING LENDER

17. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The STLP is administered by the DOT OSDBU through
cooperative agreements between DOT and several
STLP Participating Lenders (PLs)
Florida: Continental Bank of Miami, Miami, FL
Loan documentation and financing
transactions are performed by the
Participating Lender (PL)
Loan application processing turnaround
is days

18. SHORT-TERM LENDING PROGRAM
OSDBU
SHORT-TERM LENDING PROGRAM
HOW TO APPLY
Go to OSDBU Website at:

19. OSDBU FINAL TIPS Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
General Services Administration (GSA)
Read RFP carefully and fully

20. Contact
Adrianna Clark US Department of transportation office of small and Disadvantaged business utilization’s Southeast SBTRC T] ext. 8 E]