CENTRAL CONTRACTOR DATABASE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: The director of defense procurement issued a proposed rule (DFARS Case 97-D005, Federal Register, September 15, 1997) to require that all contractors register in the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to the award of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement. Previously, this requirement was scheduled to be implemented with all solicitations issued subsequent to March 31, 1998. Although the implementation date has since been postponed indefinitely, you should still register, if you have not already done so. Registration can be accomplished in one of several ways: -- You may call 1-888-CCR-2423 to obtain a registration packet, and then mail or fax the form directly to the Central Contractor Registration Assistance Center (CCRAC); or -- The form along with the proposed rule is available on-line at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec. Among other information, contractors will need to provide their DUNS number, taxpayer identification number, commercial and government entity code, business ownership status, and all applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes. Contractors will be required to register once and then annually confirm that their registration is accurate and complete. Your prompt attention to this matter is vital in order to remain eligible for future defense contract awards. For Sacramento District projects currently being advertised see our Webpage at http://www.usace.mil/cespk-ct. WEB: http://www.usace.mil/cespk-ct, http://www.usace.mil/cespk-ct. E-MAIL: rware-rosas@usace.mil, rware-rosas@usace.mil.

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