Yes, I've finally gotten around to it. I try to update my website every month, but six weeks has elapsed since the last update.
You'll find the new additions here.
Of particular interest to government contractors who don't already know about it is the ORCA website -- Online Representations and Certification Application (another wonderful acronym to add to the never-ending list of government acronyms). ORCA is a boon to contractors who are sick and tired of filling out and/or inserting Section Ks or SF330s into their proposals every time they bid on a government contract. So what is ORCA? Here's the scoop from the website:
ORCA is an e-Government initiative that has been developed to replace most of the paper based Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs) process, known as Section K, by creating an Internet application that allows user access 24/7. Firms interested in architect-engineer contracts with the Federal government can also enter general qualifications required by Standard Form 330, Part II.
Using ORCA, a contractor can enter their Reps and Certs information once for use on all Federal contracts. This site not only benefits the contractor by allowing them to maintain an accurate and complete record but also the Contracting Officer as they can view every record, including archives, with the click of a mouse.
You must be registered in ORCA if the solicitation you are responding to requires that you have an active registration in CCR.
Here's where you can find the ORCA site, along with a Frequently Asked Questions page, an ORCA handbook, and some background on the creation of this initiative.
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