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.

I recommend: 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.

I recommend: 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.

I recommend: 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.