1. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Lora Morrow Small Business Specialist November 20, 2008 1

2. TALKING POINTS • Department of Defense Western Regional Council (DoDWRC) • What is it? • What does it do? • What does it mean for LB and SB? • Small Business Contracting and Subcontracting at NAVFAC Southwest

3. DoDWRC Department of Defense Western Regional Council for Small Business Education and Advocacy www.dodwrc.org

4. DoDWRC Website: Home Page

5. Mission of the WRC • Promote small business programs • Encourage relationships among Federal agencies, contractors and small businesses • Sponsor exchange of ideas, methods and best practices • Develop practical and standard responses to legislation, regulations and directives

6. Voting Federal military & civilian agencies Military branches Defense Contract Management Agency General Services Administration Small Business Administration Associate: Large business contractors Small business advocacy organizations Procurement Technical Assistance Centers Small Business Development Centers State agencies Membership of the WRC

7. WRC COMMITTEES • Small Business Awareness • Maintains contact with other councils throughout the United States to share information in support of the council’s mission • Education • Presents educational programs to the membership and small business representatives • Recognition • Honors outstanding support for small businesses and the council

8. Committees Con’t • Membership/Public Relations • Promotes council membership, publicizes news and events, and maintains membership roster • Council Interface • Maintains contact with other councils throughout the United States to share information and best practices

9. WRC Membership Benefits • Contractor contacts • Agency and contracting officer contacts • Peer contacts • Pending and new legislation updates • Regulatory interpretations • DCMA and SBA contacts • Small business program training and best practices • Small business directory

10. Interested in becoming a DODWRC member? • Register on the website: www.dodwrc.org • Meeting announcements listed on the website • Register for meetings on the website • Attend meetings five times per year • Registration fee usually runs $50 - $60 per meeting and covers cost of food and facilities • WRC makes no profit on funds received • Benefit from large business, government, and other agency networking, lessons learned, and training. • Be part of making a difference in small business contracting and subcontracting.

11. Small Business Office So how does the NAVFAC Southwest Small Business Office fit into the general scheme of things?

12. Small Business Mission The small business office is responsible for maximizing contracting opportunities for small business concerns in various socio-economic programs in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Small Business Act, and other requirements. We assist acquisition and technical teams throughout the acquisition process to ensure these goals are met.

13. Small Business Office Functions • Assist in Acquisition Planning / Acquisition Strategy • Member of Source Selection / Debriefs • Subcontracting Plan Reviews • Education • Internal and External • Contractor Assist Audits/Reviews • Outreach • Contractor Capabilities Presentation Forum

14. OUTREACH • Contractor Capability Presentations • Individual Small Business Counseling • Operation Opportunity (www.sdsdc.org) • Navy Gold Coast (August each year) • San Diego Supplier Development Council (www.sdsdc.org) • SAME Monthly Meetings • Many other outreach events held to enhance contracting opportunities for various socio-economic programs

15. Goals and Accomplishments FY 07 $815M to SBs out of $1.5B FY 08 data thru Aug 08. $487M out of $921M

16. WHY ARE WE SO SUCCESSFUL? Strong Small Business Advocate SB Advocate at each Ech III & IV Command Routinely meets goals due to aggressive program Aggressive participation in SB Outreach Programs Maintains a High level of trust with SBA Strong support from senior leadership, business lines and Acquisition Actively involved in development of Acquisition Strategies and Acquisition Planning

17. IMPORTANT WEBSITES • Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line (NECO) • www.neco.navy.mil • Federal Business Opportunities • www.fedbizopps.gov • Central Contractor Registration (CCR) • www.ccr.gov • Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) • www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm • Small Business Administration • www.sba.gov • FAR / DFARS Regulations and Policies • www.arnet.gov/far

18. POINTS OF CONTACT • Linda Ryan, Deputy for Small Business • Linda.ryan@navy.mil • 619-532-2375 • Lora Morrow, Small Business Specialist • Lora.morrow@navy.mil • 619-532-2248 • Richard Paulhamus, Labor Relations Specialist • Richard.paulhamus@navy.mil • 619-532-2500

19. Questions?