Consulting Services for federal contractors
Welcome to 1102Assistance, LLC
Mark Blevins is the CEO, owner, and founder of 1102Assistance, LLC (1102Assistance). After investing approximately 34 years in a federal career, Mark decided to retire on July 1, 2024. Mark’s acquisition career began in the mid-1990s as a Commissioner at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) where he drafted opinions for all three divisions of judges. As a contracting officer, with an unlimited warrant, at five different federal agencies, Mark executed many of the federal government’s largest and most complex contracts. Mark retired as an Executive Business Advisor, GS-15, managing contracts for the federal government's single largest portfolio of assets. Mark brings an unparalleled skillset, depth and breadth of knowledge to virtually every possible contracting issue and scenario. While serving in the Contracting Series, 1102, Mark earned a DAWIA Level 3, FAC-C Level 3, DITAP-DS, COR, and CPCM certifications in addition to his Juris Doctorate degree. The SBA’s VetCert® Program certified 1102Assistance as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Today, Mark and his staff at 1102Assistance stand ready to provide your company or federal agency with expert contracting support at the most competitive price.
Setting the Standard for Acquisition Excellence™
Free Initial Consultation - No Commitment
1102Assistance’s CEO offers to potential clients a no-charge/no-commitment 40-minute initial consultation. Prior to the consultation, 1102Assistance will provide a mutual / bilateral NDA to be executed by the parties. As for the initial consultation, please be on time and please prepare questions in advance. Please do not rapid-fire questions trying to understand the entirety of the FAR, VAAR, DFARS, C.F.R or the distinguishing intricacies between GAO and COFC opinions. Rather, explore what is being offered, the federal procurement process, and the ROI to be gained.
1102Assistance, LLC is certified as a SDVOSB
PRice Schedule
Firm-Fixed Pricing
Pricing is firm-fixed price (FFP). 1102Assistance firmly believes pricing should be known in advance to the maximum extent possible. Pricing includes all cost elements. For example, a solicitation challenge includes the $350.00 GAO filing fee, all consultation time, all document(s)review and preparation, consultation with an on-staff attorney, as required, and the timely filing of the protest. 1102Assistance in-house expertise permits numerous opportunities for subcontracting. For example, responses to RFIs/SSNs are priced so that subcontracting these requirements to 1102Assistance may be a better business decision versus investing in-house resources.
Solicitation Challenge
Confused by a poorly worded solicitation because of conflicting language, perplexing evaluation criteria, or a misapplication of the FAR? Protest to the GAO or Agency Level: $3,450
Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Proposal
GSA Federal Supply Schedules are governed by FAR subpart 8.4. Acquire a significant competitive advantage in the federal marketplace. FSS proposal preparation and submission: $8,500
SAM.gov
Entry into the federal marketplace begins at www.SAM.gov . Instead of struggling with FAR provisions and clauses, NAICS Code selection, et cet., breeze through your entity registration. $285
Responses to RFI/SSN
Make your company's presence known at an Agency. Set the stage for a successful proposal or quote. Help define the government's requirement by participating in Market Research RFI/SSN Response: $525
CPARS
CPARS Reports and Management is one of the biggest overlooked tasks in federal procurement. Elevate your company through timely management of CPARS submissions. Contractors have a short timeframe to respond, and rarely do contractors proactively manage their CPARS. CPARS Report/Management: $975
Award Challenge
Invested significant dollars into B&P efforts and lost? A short timeframe exists to voice your disagreement at the GAO. If your company is convinced it submitted the best proposal but did not receive the award, then consider protesting. Protest preparation and filing: $5,000 - $25,000
SBA OHA Challenges
Size Standard and NAICS Code determinations are made by the contracting officer and sometimes those determinations are inaccurate. Is your company prejudiced by this error? SBA OHA challenges: $1,500 - $5,500
Proposal Preparation
Most solicitations only provide 30-days (or less) to provide a quote or proposal. Ensure your proposal or quote is optimally poised for success. Proposal preparation: $2,500 - $50,000
Contract Management
Does your firm already have a federal contract? If so, outsourcing its management may be a better option than in-house efforts. $180/hour billed in 1/4s.
Consultation Services
Have a topic which is a one-off issue or something which does not fit into one of the named, priced services? $240/hour billed in 1/4s.
Business / Contract Intelligence
Need to conduct in-depth market research, agency, program, or contract analysis? Need to outsmart your competition when it comes to a federal contract opportunity? Business/Contract Intelligence: $1,000 - $25,000
Training & Other opportunities
Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA)
An REA is not mentioned in the FAR, but it is an available mechanism to contractors. $1,850
Training Course
Does your company or agency need accurate and succinct training on pertinent topics? 1102Assistance offers a wide array of training solutions. Training a group is a cost effective way to bolster your staff's skillsets.
$800/half day and $1,300 full day. (Excludes Travel)
Retainers
1102Assistance offers retainer arrangements on a monthly basis. Retainers start at $1,250/month which procures a discounted rate of up to eight hours per month. Retainer rates are billed in ¼’s. A retainer would be in addition to the above individual priced services.
Partnering with a SDVOSB
Does your company want to partner with a certified SDVOSB? The Department of Veteran Affairs provides significant competitive advantages to SDVOSBs. Does your company sell a supply item, e.g., a procurement with a NAICS code beginning with 31, 32, or 33? Or a service? If so, 1102Assistance’s SDVOSB’s reseller arrangement may provide a significant competitive advantage to your company. Does your company need subcontractor personnel to perform on current awards or for the purposes of quotes or proposals? 1102Assistance can provide various labor categories (LCATS) on a full-time (FTE) or part-time (PTE) basis.
Final Thoughts
If your company determines 1102Assistance fulfills your company’s needs, then a consultation contract is required between the parties. The consultation contract spells out each party’s duties and responsibilities. Payment is due before any services are provided. Because extremely short in duration timeframes may exist, e.g., 10 days, please do not wait until the last minute. If your company is thinking about retaining a federal contracts consulting firm, then please plan ahead and please contact 1102Assistance.
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