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Small Business Expectations
BAE Systems seeks small businesses that possess the following:
- Core competencies that provide complementary skills – Niche type offerings are often sought over those that are in large supply. Offerings such as innovative and cutting edge technology that will conform to the customers requirements are of real interest.
- Excellent Past Performance – Demonstrated performance at the prime or subcontract level in the federal sector and commercial or second tier subcontracting is also given consideration.
- Professional Certifications & Clearances – Security Clearances: Secret, Top Secret & Facility Clearances. PMP, SEI, CMMI & ISO Certifications are frequently required.
- Understanding of federal acquisition processes – Comprehension of the RFI/RFP/award process and the FAR. The ability to analyze a RFP and provide well developed responses that contribute to the win strategy of a team.
- Sound financial structure – Well established small businesses that demonstrate sustainability.
