Frequently Asked Questions
Please check our list of frequently asked questions. If you can not find an answer to your question, contact our office between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST
Washington DC Headquarters
Fred Dendy
Manager, Small Business Development Program
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 715
Washington DC 20591
Tel: 202-267-7454
Fax: (202) 493-4380
fred.dendy@faa.gov
Inez C. Williams
Director, Small Business Development Office
800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 715
Washington DC 20591
Tel: (202) 267-8881
Fax: (202) 493-4380
Inez.Williams@faa.gov
Gloria Rosier
Management/Program Analyst
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington DC 20591
Tel: (202) 267-7087
Fax: (202) 493-4380
gloria.rosier@faa.gov
Lisa Floyd
Management/Program Analyst
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington DC 20591
Tel: (202) 267-7725
Fax: (202) 493-4380
lisa.floyd@faa.gov
Frank D. Mierzejewski
Management/Program Analyst
William J. Hughes Technical Center
Atlantic City NJ 08405
Tel: (609) 485-4384
Fax: (609) 485-4088
frank.mierzejewski
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register my Company?
What if I can’t complete all the Vender Registration information? Can I save what I’ve done?
How do I find out more about doing business with the FAA?
What are the NAIC Codes?
Why do I need to provide a Security Question?
Is the SBO Web site Section 508 compliant?
How do I find out about other FAA Contracting opportunities?
What is the FAST Toolset?
How do I access the FAA Procurement Forecasts?
Is there an FAA Contract notification listing?
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How do I register my Company?
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From the SBO Welcome Page, select Source.NET Small Business Database. Vendors do not need to complete their registration at one time. However, the first 5 steps must be completed before their registration will be published on the website. Vendors will be asked to provide the following information:
Step 1: Login Information
Step 2: Vendor Information
Step 3: NAIC codes
Step 4: Capability Statement
Step 5: Small Business Classification
Step 6: References (optional but once started, all information is required)
You will receive an email notification if your company has been accepted or rejected.
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What if I can’t complete all the Vender Registration information? Can I save what I’ve done?
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Yes.
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How do I find out more about doing business with the FAA?
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From the SBO Homepage, click the “Contracting” link on the left NAV Menu. This will bring you to the Federal Aviation Administration Contracting Opportunities (FAACO) Homepage. Next, click on the “How to do Business with the FAA” link on the left NAV Menu.
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What are the NAIC Codes?
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The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) was developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to provide new comparability in statistics about business activity across North America. Each Company must register to receive an NAICS number.
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Why do I need to provide a Security Question?
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If you should forget your password, the security question you answer provides further privacy and identifies you specifically with your User ID.
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Is the SBO Web site Section 508 compliant?
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Yes, the contents posted meet all FAA Web Accessibility Standards.
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How do I find out about other FAA Contracting opportunities?
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From the SBO Homepage, click the “Contracting” link on the left NAV Menu. This will bring you to the Federal Aviation Administration Contracting Opportunities (FAACO) Homepage. Next, click the “Current Announcements” link on the left NAV Menu.
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What is the FAST Toolset?
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FAA Acquisition System Toolset (FAST) is a One Stop Acquisition Information System. • FAST is the exclusive location and official record of all FAA acquisition policy vs. guidance • FAST is under formal Configuration Management (AMS Change Initiator Guidance) • FAST is updated with changes and new information quarterly. Note current version date in upper right corner of FAST Homepage. • FAST provides tailored policy, guidance, instructions, examples, best practices, lessons learned, references, and other related information for type of acquisition/contract.
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How do I access the FAA Procurement Forecasts?
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From the SBO Homepage, click the “Contracting” link on the left NAV Menu. Next, click on the “Procurement Forecasts” link.
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Is there an FAA Contract notification listing?
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Yes. From the SBO Homepage, click the “Contracting” link on the left NAV Menu. Next, click on the “FAA Contract Opportunities” link. Next, click the “email subscription” link on the left NAV Menu. Complete and submit the subscription form. You will receive an email for each new and updated contract opportunity.
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