Doing Business with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Michelle Quick Small Business Program Manager
History of LLNL History Established in 1952 at the height of the Cold War by E.O. Lawrence and Edward Teller 1950s First major breakthrough with the design of the thermonuclear warheads for missiles 1960s Rise to bioscience and environmental programs of 1970s Launched laser research programs (home to the largest laser in the world) 1980s Pioneered the use of multiple parallel processing for scientific computing (home to some of the top supercomputers) LLNL 1990s Defined the Stockpile Stewardship Program 2000s Advanced and applied science and technology to ensure national security within the global context earned the reputation as the Lab of choice for science and technology
How Are We Structured? Principal Sponsor: Department of Energy (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC - Manages and operates LLNL LLNL located in Livermore, CA Multi-program national security laboratory National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Team includes: Bechtel National, University of California, BWX, URS, and Battelle Government-owned, contractor-operated facility managed through a contract between LLNS and NNSA
LLNL Mission Statement
Lab at a Glance Director: Bill Goldstein Physical Assets: Main site: 490 facilities (820 acres) Site 300: 216 facilities (7,000 acres) Human Capital: 5,800 employees 2,600 scientists and engineers 700 facility users, visiting scientists, teachers and students FY14 Costs: $1.4 billion Weapons activities: 58% Department of Defense: 13% Nonproliferation: 10% Science and Energy: 7% Safeguards and Security: 5% Non-Federal: 4% Homeland Security: 3%
Our Outstanding Capabilities Exceptional S&T Achieving fusion ignition and burn with the National Ignition Facility (NIF) NIF The largest most-energetic laser facility in the world Key Facilities Terascale Simulation Facility: Home to some of the world s fastest computers Operational Excellence Effective management, business practices, and operations provide the essential foundation for LLNL s mission activities Strategic Partnerships Engages in partnerships with other labs, research universities, and hightechnology industries to solve pressing national and global problems Outstanding Workforce Achieved numerous awards and recognitions, e.g., The Nobel Prize, Presidential Medal of Freedom, R&D, Science, Lawrence, and Teller
Small Business Program Committed to increasing subcontracting opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses Programs/events designed for increasing subcontracting opportunities for small businesses: Recipient M&O Small Business Achievement of the Year Award (presented by DOE) q Outreach Attend and partner with other organizations to create events to identify qualified SBs q Consultations How to Do Business with LLNL q Supplier Database LLNL Online database of prospective suppliers q Mentor-Protégé Program Enhance SBs financial, technical, professional, and personnel capabilities q Recognition Submit nominations to award SBs for their outstanding performance
Get Educated q Do the research & review LLNL s: ü Strategic missions ü World-class programs ü Capabilities ü What and how we buy q Become familiar with: ü LLNS General Provisions ü E-verify ü Buy American Act ü Various Labor Laws (e.g., Davis- Bacon Act) q Resources for Small Business: v SBA Small Business Administration (assist, counsel, and train) v SBDC Small Business Development Center - (educational resource, assist in marketing, financing, and business-related activities) v PTAC Procurement Technical Assistance Center - (understand contract requirements, prepare, and submit bids)
Get Connected 1 2 3 4 5 Register your business in www.sam.gov (System for Award Management) Review the LLNL Small Business website and register as a prospective supplier at supplychain.llnl.gov Contact the Small Business Program Manager to discuss potential subcontract opportunities Email a one page capability statement to the Small Business Program Manager at smallbusiness@llnl.gov Review the LLNL Small Business website for upcoming subcontract opportunities
Stay Connected Market your products and services at outreach events, conferences, business expos, etc. Get involved in the community, volunteer in community events, hosts events, etc. Build relationships with other companies, small business program managers, etc.
How Can I Help You? Meet with SB supplier Contact SB of subcontract opportunities Become familiar w/sb products/ services If applicable, coordinate meetings with buyers & program reps. Educate SB on how to do business with LLNL Provide SB information to buyers & program reps. Register your company in the supplier database
FY15 Small Business Performance Small Business Categories FY15 Small Business Spend FY15 Goal FY15 Actual (2nd Quarter) Small Business (SB) $104,896,774 50.0 % 58.4% Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) $44,928,662 20.0% 25.0% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)! $8,979,791 5.0% 5.0% HUBZone (HUBZ)! $163,956 1.5% 0.1% Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)! Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)! $11,768,865 2.0% 6.5% $217,876 1.5% 0.1%
What Do We Buy? q Architectural & Engineering Services q Audio/visual equipment/supplies q Chemicals q Computer Hardware & Software q Construction Services q Environmental Services q Equipment Maintenance, Repair or Calibration q Fabrication Products q Facilities Maintenance q Fuel q Furniture q Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal q Industrial and Specialty Gases q ISO Transportainers q Laboratory Supplies q Legal Services q Office Supplies q Research & Development Services q Safety Equipment and Supplies q Telecommunication Services q Training q Translation and Interpretation Services
What is LLNL looking for in Suppliers? High performance in quality & safety Competitively priced products/ services Financially strong Ability to meet the contract requirements on schedule Innovative Customer-focused
Where Do We Find Suppliers?! v Outreach events Conferences, Business Expos, Business Matchmaking! v LLNL s Prospective Supplier Directory! v System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov! v Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) at http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm! v Business organizations HUBZone, Veterans, Women, Minority, etc.! v Small Business Program Managers, Commercial & Government Reps.!!
Contact Information Michelle Quick Small Business Program Manager Supply Chain Management Department (Office) 925.422.0105 (Cell) 925.580.4966 (Email) quick1@llnl.gov Lawrence Livermore National Lab PO Box 808, L-650 Livermore, CA 94551