Equity in Procurement

April 8, 2020

Small Business Resources during COVID-19 Pandemic

To provide your services or supplies to the Federal and State government during this Peacetime State of Emergency:

Provide information about your company, capacity, and specifics of what your business has and/or can provide timely in support of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for assistance.

1. Federal Government: You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
   1. FEMA Industry Liaison Program:
      1. Medical supplies and equipment: nbeoc@fema.dha.gov.  
      2. Non-medical supplies, services, or equipment, contact FEMA’s Industry Liaison Program.
   2. During emergencies each state coordinates the activation and use of resources needed to support the local governments to respond and recover found at the following link: State Emergency Management Agencies https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies
   3. For Minnesota: Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, 444 Cedar Street, Suite 223, St. Paul, MN 55101-6223,    Office: (651) 201-7400 Fax: (651) 296-0459 

2. State of Minnesota: You must be registered in SWIFT 
   1. State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) 
   2. Office of State Procurement: 651-296-2600 or OSPHelp.Line@state.mn.us 

MnDOT COVID-19 Small Business Support Information Session

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Civil Rights is hosting a COVID-19 Small Business Support Information Session on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  

Agenda:

1:00 - 1:05 p.m. Introduction - MnDOT’s Office of Civil Rights Director, Kim Collins
1:05 - 1:15 p.m. Opening Remarks - MnDOT’s Commissioner, Margaret Anderson Kelliher
1:15 - 1:20 p.m. Facilitator - MnDOT’s Small Business Resource Center, Lynn Pingol
1:20 - 1:40 p.m. Federal Assistance Programs - WomenVenture CEO, Elaine Wyatt
Paycheck Protection Program - WomenVenture CEO, Elaine Wyatt
1:40 - 2:00 p.m. DEED Small Business Emergency Loans - DEED Executive Director of Finance, Bob Isaacson
2 - 2:30 p.m. Questions & Answers

Join by Webinar

• Meeting number (access code): 263 618 327
• Meeting password: TPs3MkiMh37

OR

Join by Phone

• +1-415-655-0003 United States Toll
• 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free

Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED): A Guide for Minnesota Small Businesses Who Need Help

Over the past few weeks, several state and federal programs have been built to assist small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Different programs make sense for different businesses, so DEED is providing a summary guide to help small businesses quickly see which programs might be right for their situation.

View list of resources compiled by DEED here.

Request for Information for PPE in response to COVID-19

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) welcomes industry to identify alternatives or identify additional PPE items necessary to protect against viral contamination of the COVID-19. Additional information may be found here.

Specific PPE Categories:

1. Protective Coveralls, in any variant, i.e. with hood and booties, without hood and booties, with hood no booties, with booties no hood, etc.
2. Protective Aprons and or Gowns
3. Protective Hoods
4. Protective Masks
5. Protective Booties
6. Protective Gloves
7. Protective Boots

Note: The Initial response was due by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, 24 March 2020. However, DLA will accept any and all responses received after this date and time for any ongoing requirements.

COVID-19 Federal Contracting Opportunities in betaSAM

There are many active solicitations, requests for information, and sources sought on betaSAM concerning procurement opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to betaSAM frequently to check for opportunities. 

Office of Equity in Procurement Vendor Kiosk 

The Office of Equity in Procurement Vendor Kiosk is available to assist vendors with a variety of tasks, including: registering for a Minnesota Vendor ID number in the Supplier Portal; selecting the appropriate category codes for your vendor profile; helping vendors learn how to do business with the state; searching for state solicitations; downloading solicitation materials; submitting bid responses; answering questions about the Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned (TG/ED/VO) small business program; preliminary review of TG/ED/VO certification application materials; and referral to appropriate small business and equity resources.

Walk-in Hours: Temporariy Suspended
Location: 112 Administration Building, 50 Sherburne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55155
Additional hours available by appointment. For more information, please call 651-201-2402.

State of Minnesota - Department of Administration - Office of Equity in Procurement
mn.gov/admin/oep | procurement.equity@state.mn.us | 651-201-2402