Cyber Security
The Project Spectrum platform provides up-to-date cybersecurity compliance and policy best practices and educates users on relevant topics that can affect business risk management.
NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Methodology
The NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology, Version 1.2 documents a standard methodology that enables a strategic assessment of a contractor’s implementation of NIST SP 800-171, a requirement for compliance with DFARS clause 252.204-7012.
Pertinent Dept of Defense Additional Resources
Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) /Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment
The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) is the primary enterprise procure-to-pay (P2P) application for the Department of Defense and its supporting agencies and is trusted by companies.
Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)
The IBAS Program invests heavily in six priority industrial capability development areas. These are: Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce, Kinetic Weapons, Microelectronics, Critical Chemicals, Castings and Forgings, and Energy Storage and Batteries.
The MPP program is the oldest continuously operating federal mentor-protégé program in existence. Originally established in the midst of the First Gulf War, the MPP helps eligible small businesses expand their footprint in the defense industrial base.
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
The DCAA provides audit and financial advisory services to Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration. DCAA operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer.
DLA Office of Small Business (SB) Programs
The DLA Office of Small Business provides training, advice, guidance, and strategies to help small businesses maximize the opportunities in DLA’s acquisition program.
General Services Administration (GSA)
The GSA Provides assistance to small, minority and large businesses that wish to sell their goods or services to the Federal Government. It provides assistance by first pre-qualifying businesses and then posting company marketing information on their online store (GSA Advantage), where thousands of government employees purchase goods and services annually. The actual pre-qualification process is challenging but advantageous to businesses that market effectively to government.
Helpful Links:
- GSA Home
- E-Library
- General Service Administration Acquisition Regulations (GSAR) (501.0-570.7)
- GSA Forms Library
- GSA Advantage – Look up products and services being offered by companies on GSA schedules.
- GSA Steps to Success – For contract holders wanting to learn how to market their products and services to government.
- GSA Oasis
Innovation
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Through the SBIR and STTR programs, America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
DARPA is an independent research and development agency within the U.S. Department of War. DARPA programs focus on the fundamental research required to establish proof of concept.
DEFENSEWERX is a neutral facilitator and trusted counselor, connecting a national network of individuals, businesses, academia, and government organizations to enable creative and integrated solutions for our DoW customers.
Rules & Regulations
System for Award Management (SAM)
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Federal Acquisition Regulations are the rules for government acquisition. Created by the government, these rules provide instruction, forms and guidance on government contracting.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
The Code of Federal Regulations is the collection of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis.
Learn more about Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
