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[SBA Guide] Homework Assignments

Use Fedmine to complete the homework assignments below.

Homework Assignment #1

Use Fedmine for market research of your NAICS.  Identify trends in year-over-year spending and which agencies you should be targeting.

Assignment

  1. Open the Report
    1. Navigate to the Geo Reports section
    2. Select Total Federal Revenue Reports
  2. Select the View - Choose the second box, Total Federal Revenue by NAICS
  3. Edit Options
    1. Click the dropdown menu box next to Search Criteria
    2. Add your NAICS in the text field or with your MyResearch list
  4. Run the Report - Scroll to the bottom right, then click Search
  5. Target Specific Agencies - Click the + sign next to the NAICS code to see a breakdown by agency name
  6. Save - Click the Pin icon on the top right of your screen to save your report to your dashboard

Resources

  • Click here for an illustrated step-by-step guide
  • Click here for a video walkthrough

Homework Assignment #2

Use Fedmine to Build your Pipeline.  Understand agency projects by analyzing current and expiring contracts.

  • Market Research: Create and save a Contracts Search using your NAICS.
  • Contract Analysis: Click on the dollar values to drill into contract award details.
    • View this article to familiarize yourself with important details, such as when contracts are 8a competed vs full and open.
  • Plan for the Future: Create and save an Expiring Contract search using your NAICS. Use the Contract Expiring Date Dropdown menu and 8(a) Exit Date range to find contracts where 8a incumbents won’t recompete, and/or to identify potential teaming partners.