Great video, Tristan! When there's no approved source, I feel like I need to review the technical drawings to ensure I'm proposing a similar item. However, I've been struggling to access those drawings, and the process has me stumped. Also, many solicitations reference specific drawings and revision numbers (e.g., IAW reference...), which makes seeing the drawings seem even more important. Would you consider making a video on that topic?
Hey Tristan great informational video. As a service disabled small business owner myself, I’m having trouble getting rfq’s for products. Mostly I wanted to know if I get a quote for camera gear to send to the DOD, do I need to include sales tax on these items prices?
Great Video! For SOL's that do not have approved sources with Tech Doc, are we required to have a JCP Certification to view the specs of the part so that we can find a local manufacturer?
JCP is interesting… I’ll have to make a video on it soon. You don’t need the tech docs to bid on an item. If you find an MFG that can make the part already, you can bypass it. While it’s good to have, it’s not always needed.
If you find a solicitation with only 1 or 2 approved suppliers and get a quote from them that is higher than the previous award value, should you just move on to the next one and not waste anymore time? I've done a couple now where the previous award value for an item was $2800; awarded in last quarter of 2024. When I call to get a quote the supplier for the item, they want $3000 per unit, $200 more than the previous award price, without shipping and packing. Do you think these suppliers have already agreed to work with another company and are just giving unreasonable quotes? Nothing in the pricing history reflects that these should be the values they are quoting.
It’s the biggest challenge - trying to find suppliers that will give you a fair and competitive price. If I was looking at an item and really wanted to bid on it, I would call any and all possible MFGs of that item or distributors. Goal is to find the right relationships. Not sure about the item, but you’d have to make the judgement call if the time spent trying to find the right supplier is worth the time and effort.
Thank you, Tristan. I learn in each of your contents that you post. Thank you again
Happy to hear that! Takes time to make sure that I can simplify it and making actionable!
Hi Tristan your video on finding the right supplier was very helpful.
Glad to hear it! Keep it up! I’m sure we’ll talk soon.
Great video, Tristan! When there's no approved source, I feel like I need to review the technical drawings to ensure I'm proposing a similar item. However, I've been struggling to access those drawings, and the process has me stumped. Also, many solicitations reference specific drawings and revision numbers (e.g., IAW reference...), which makes seeing the drawings seem even more important. Would you consider making a video on that topic?
great video, many great nuggets. always very grateful.
More to come!
another great video your content is truly helpful!
Happy to hear that!
Great content again Tristan
Thank you!
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Hey Tristan great informational video. As a service disabled small business owner myself, I’m having trouble getting rfq’s for products. Mostly I wanted to know if I get a quote for camera gear to send to the DOD, do I need to include sales tax on these items prices?
No sales tax. Get a resale cert from your state. Your bid price would be inclusive of your total cost plus your margin.
Great Video! For SOL's that do not have approved sources with Tech Doc, are we required to have a JCP Certification to view the specs of the part so that we can find a local manufacturer?
JCP is interesting… I’ll have to make a video on it soon. You don’t need the tech docs to bid on an item. If you find an MFG that can make the part already, you can bypass it. While it’s good to have, it’s not always needed.
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If you find a solicitation with only 1 or 2 approved suppliers and get a quote from them that is higher than the previous award value, should you just move on to the next one and not waste anymore time? I've done a couple now where the previous award value for an item was $2800; awarded in last quarter of 2024. When I call to get a quote the supplier for the item, they want $3000 per unit, $200 more than the previous award price, without shipping and packing. Do you think these suppliers have already agreed to work with another company and are just giving unreasonable quotes? Nothing in the pricing history reflects that these should be the values they are quoting.
It’s the biggest challenge - trying to find suppliers that will give you a fair and competitive price. If I was looking at an item and really wanted to bid on it, I would call any and all possible MFGs of that item or distributors. Goal is to find the right relationships. Not sure about the item, but you’d have to make the judgement call if the time spent trying to find the right supplier is worth the time and effort.