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Support service members and their families by contracting at American Army bases
By Stephanie Feaman Army bases across the globe are dedicated to making a military post more than a place to work.   base is a place to call home and an important part of neighboring communities. Military bases in the US offer a rich history and strong presence that contributes to the landscape as well as the economy.

Numerous opportunities exist for your business to support members of the armed services and their families at Army bases in USA. Consider taking the following steps to determine if your company can thrive at an active Army base in your area:

1. Gather resources that can help you prepare to win contract awards at American Army bases.

2. Research contracting opportunities at Army bases in the United States.

3. Submit supply, service and constructions solicitations at Army bases in the USA.

Utilize resources that teach you how to get contracts at active Army bases

The Army offers several tools that educate and prepare businesses for contracting opportunities. Visit websites that tell you how to successfully win and keep a federal contract award. Also, utilize the Department of Defense's (DOD) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) databases for access to small business resources.
Try:  Contracting Center of Excellence (CCE) offers a CCE Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE), a small business program and other resources to help you win a contract award at an Army base near you. Access the CCE Contract Process Guide to start preparing. Submit a registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to access information about federal contracts and learn more about how to qualify for federal awards.

Review bidding opportunities on the websites of active Army bases

The Army Contracting Agency (ACA) consists of two regional centers and a E-commerce Center for IT and commercial items. Contact the agency about contracting opportunities and discover how your business can support members of the armed services and their families as well as areas surrounding Army military bases.
Try:  Review the Vendor Guide and Selling to the Army handbook to learn more about the protocol for conducting business with the US Army Contracting Agency (ACA). Fort Knox Army Base is home to the Army Armor Center, the Eastern Region of the ROTC, the US Army Recruiting Command and personnel from the Army Accessions Command. Contractors on this post support the Army Armor Center, units, tenant commands and installation activities with supplies, services and construction.

Support service members and their families by contracting on active Army bases

Recruiting commands, training sites and artillery Army bases are just a few of the different types of military posts that stand strong in America. At each base you'll find a strong military support system as well as civilians that service Army bases. US military posts provide an opportunity for your company to thrive while if offers support to American troops and their families.
Try:  Fort Carson, also known as The Mountain Post, is home to 21 units that include Brigade Combat Teams and a Special Forces Group. Visit the website for information regarding contracting opportunities, small and disadvantaged business utilization as well as a monthly Small Business Outreach Brief. Fort Drum Army Base is a training site as well as home to the 10th Mountain Division located in Watertown, New York. Visit the website to access information about construction and service supply solicitations for contractors.

• Download the ACA Style Guide available on the US Army Contracting Agency website to learn more about the quality and consistency needed to support the troops at Army bases.

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