[20051021]RS22280_卡特里娜飓风恢复：签约机会.pdf

1 A DUNS number is a nine-digit number used to identify unique business entities. (FederalAcquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101(a).) “FAR” refers to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.Rules governing the federal procurement process are codified in the FAR, which consists of Parts1-53 of Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), and which is available athttp:/www.arnet.gov/far.2 FAR 4.11 and 4.12. Under certain circumstances, companies may not need to register with(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22280Updated October 21, 2005Hurricane Katrina Recovery: Contracting OpportunitiesL. Elaine HalchinAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionSummaryCompanies unfamiliar with the federal procurement process may find usefulinformation at several government websites, including those of the General ServicesAdministration (GSA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Usually, agencysolicitations for goods and services valued at amounts over $25,000 may be found onthe governments Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. However,some agencies may no