Accessing Motive International’s Services:
Purchasing Options for U.S. Federal Customers
We understand Federal acquisition regulations can be overwhelming and that Government employees are often hesitant to use their authorities or even talk to vendors for fear of breaking the rules. But as a small business with multiple certifications, Motive is eligible for a variety of fast, easy, and 100% compliant procurement options -- and yes, talking to us directly is allowed per Federal rules! Check out these “Myth-Busting” memos issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Army encouraging direct communications with vendors.
Whether you’re seeking information about our services but not ready to buy, considering one of the purchasing options below, or need help navigating the procurement process, we’re just an email or call away.
“Buying from Motive advances the Government’s policy per FAR Subpart 19.201, “to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business.”
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Four Ways to Purchase Motive’s Services:
Government Credit Card
Federal customers can purchase $25,000 or more in Motive services directly – and without a contract - using a government purchase or training card.
Sole Source AWARD
Federal customers can award contracts up to $4.5M directly to us – sometimes in as fast as 2 weeks - thanks to our status as an 8(a), WOSB, and SDB.
Set-Aside Contracts
Federal customers can fulfill their small business contracting goals through solicitations open to one of our set-aside categories: 8(a), WOSB, SDB.
Existing Contract
Federal customers may be able to purchase services via an existing contract vehicle on which Motive is performing as a prime or subcontractor.
Learn more about
credit card purchases here.
Learn more about
sole sourcing here.
Learn more about
set-asides here.
Learn more about
contract vehicles here.
For Non-Government Clients:
Motive routinely serves commercial and civil society clients and accepts a variety of payment methods including credit cards, checks, and ACH. We work with clients to ensure up-front-pricing, fuss-free transactions, and total accountability for our work.
Contact us to discuss direct sales or teaming.
Government Credit Card:
Federal customers can purchase Motive’s services directly and without a contract using a government credit card.
Per FAR Subpart 13.301, “the Governmentwide commercial purchase card is authorized for use in making and/or paying for purchases of supplies, services, or construction. The Governmentwide commercial purchase card may be used by contracting officers and other individuals designated in accordance with 1.603-3.”
Most government purchase cards (GPCs) can be used to buy up to $20,000 in services, while DoD government training cards have a $25,000 or higher spend limit. Interested DoD customers can read the regulations and understand step-by-step procedures here (see section 1-8), while non-DoD customers can review regs here.
Many of our courses are priced under government credit card spend limits and can be procured quickly and easily without a contract. Click here to learn more about Motive’s Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Signature Courses.
Sole Source Awards:
As a certified 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Motive qualifies for direct “sole source” contract awards up to $4.5 million in value. Federal contracting officials are allowed, and in some cases encouraged, to leverage their authority to award sole source contracts to qualifying small businesses like us.
Sole sourcing saves the government significant time and resources on acquisitions and helps agencies fulfill their statutory small business contracting goals.
8(a) Sole Sourcing - Review FAR Subpart 19.8 to learn about sole source and set-aside contracting with Motive leveraging our 8(a) status. 8(a) awards can be made in as fast as 2 weeks! Contact us to explore options, or reach out directly to our Business Opportunity Specialist at the SBA:
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ALLISON MCKENZIE
8(a) Business Opportunity Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO)
409 3rd Street, SW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: (202) 205-8800
E-mail: Allison.McKenzie@sba.gov
Woman Owned Small Business Sole Sourcing - Review FAR Subpart 19.1506 to learn about sole sourcing to Motive leveraging our certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) status.
Set-Aside Contracts:
Review FAR Subpart 19.15 to learn about set aside contracting to Motive leveraging our certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) status.
Per FAR Subpart 19.501, Federal agencies must award a certain portion of contracting dollars to small businesses, with defined percentage goals for various small business types. Agencies meet their goals by “setting aside” acquisitions and soliciting offers only from eligible small businesses. Motive is eligible for various socio-economic and special program set asides thanks to our status as a:
Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
8(a) Program Participant
Socio-Economic Set Asides - Review FAR Subpart 19.15 to learn the rules and procedures for set-aside contracting with WOSBs, EDWOSBs, and SDBs like Motive. (Note: FY25 contracting goals for SDBs are expected to increase significantly.)
Competitive 8(a) Contracting - Review FAR Subpart 19.8 to learn the rules and procedures for “competitive 8(a)” contracting with 8(a) program participants like Motive.
Existing Contract Vehicle:
In some cases, Federal customers can purchase Motive’s services through an existing contract on which we’re performing as a prime or subcontractor. Purchasing through a live contract is often faster than starting the procurement process from scratch because awards have already been made. Contact us to find out the scope, ordering process, and rules for accessing Motive through the contract vehicles below, or to learn about other contract vehicles that may work for your agency:
OASIS/FEDSIM: Open to all federal agencies.
SOF Core Services (SCS) IDIQ: Open to USSOCOM and subordinate elements.
PMELS IDIQ: Open to all Bureaus and Offices in the Department of State.
Contact us to learn more about contract vehicles that could work for you.
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