USBID CENTER
Hello. We are USBID Center, helping Korean companies succeed in U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) bidding.
Korea is a close ally of the United States, with U.S. forces stationed here.
The USFK procurement market in Korea is a large market worth 2-3 trillion won.
However, many companies focus only on the domestic Public Procurement Service,
and are either unaware of the USFK market or struggle to access it as all procedures are conducted in English.
We have over 10 years of expertise in U.S. military base bidding,
and we are committed to helping our clients improve their export performance through successful bids.
Bidding Process
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01.
NCAGE Code Application
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02.
SAM Registration
Within 1 week
03.
UEI Application & Issuance
Within 1 week
04.
NAICS Code Selection
3 to 5 days
05.
Bidding & Contract Award
Document preparation and submission
06.
Payment via Invoice and PIEE
More than 1 week
1. NCAGE Code Application
Registration with the DAPA National Defense Electronic Procurement System
2. SAM Registration
Federal system registration for U.S. military bidding
3. UEI Application
Unique ID issuance for federal bidding
4. NAICS Code Selection
Industry code selection (equivalent to Korea's Standard Industrial Classification) required for bidding participation
5. Bidding
Review bid announcements and verify bid documents (bid form, drawings, work scope)
6. Site Visit (Optional)
Request site visit for construction and work
7. Bid Submission
Write bid amount on bid form and submit by email
8. Contract Award
Upon award, sign the contract and proceed
9. Payment
Payment via invoice or PIEE
SAM
SAM (System for Award Management) is an online system managed by the U.S.
government, serving as a platform where businesses and non-profit organizations process the registrations and certifications required for contracts and cooperation with the government.
Simply put, SAM is where companies or organizations wishing to contract with the U.S. government register.
Through this, they can participate in government transactions and contracts, and engage in government procurement and financial activities.
SAM registration is one of the essential steps for participating in various programs and contracts.
Through this registration, business information, financial information, and tax information are shared with government agencies, enabling transparent and efficient transactions with the government.
government, serving as a platform where businesses and non-profit organizations process the registrations and certifications required for contracts and cooperation with the government.
Simply put, SAM is where companies or organizations wishing to contract with the U.S. government register.
Through this, they can participate in government transactions and contracts, and engage in government procurement and financial activities.
SAM registration is one of the essential steps for participating in various programs and contracts.
Through this registration, business information, financial information, and tax information are shared with government agencies, enabling transparent and efficient transactions with the government.
PIEE(WAWF)
WAWF stands for "Wide Area Workflow" and is a system used by the U.S. government
government to efficiently manage electronic business processes related to contracts and payments.
Simply put, it is an online platform used to electronically exchange and process contract and payment information between the U.S. government and contractors.
This replaces paper-based processes with electronic ones,
improving efficiency, minimizing errors, and increasing transaction transparency.
WAWF is primarily used to submit invoices to the government after delivering products or services and to receive payment.
Through this, contract parties exchange contract and payment information electronically,
and the government can process invoices and payments quickly in an electronic manner.
government to efficiently manage electronic business processes related to contracts and payments.
Simply put, it is an online platform used to electronically exchange and process contract and payment information between the U.S. government and contractors.
This replaces paper-based processes with electronic ones,
improving efficiency, minimizing errors, and increasing transaction transparency.
WAWF is primarily used to submit invoices to the government after delivering products or services and to receive payment.
Through this, contract parties exchange contract and payment information electronically,
and the government can process invoices and payments quickly in an electronic manner.
GSA MAS
General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule
GSA MAS (General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule) is a multi-purpose procurement contract program officially recognized by the U.S. federal government. By registering with GSA MAS, you can easily supply a variety of products and services to the U.S. government and its agencies, gaining opportunities for new market entry and revenue growth. USBID Center provides customized consulting and full-process support to help Korean companies achieve stable entry into the U.S. federal market through GSA MAS registration and successful bidding.
Partners
Attorney Taejin Eom
Attorney Taejin Eom is a leading authority in government procurement, with approximately 20 years of experience in government procurement and global business, providing extensive advisory services to domestic and international SMEs, startups, and public institutions. In particular, he advised Korean companies in Washington D.C. alongside local expert consultants to help them successfully enter the U.S. government procurement and private markets. In Korea, he gained deep understanding and experience in U.S., Korean, and global procurement markets through roles at major defense companies including LIG Nex1 and law firms. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Administration and Director of the Public Contract Policy Research Lab, conducting research on domestic and international government procurement policies. He has also lectured export experts at various institutions including the Korea Creative Content Agency for many years.
Career Highlights
- 2005~2007In-house Counsel, POSCO
- 2013~2015Government Procurement Consultant, KOTRA Washington Trade Center
- 2015~2018In-house Counsel, LIG Nex1
- 2020~2021Adjunct Professor, Dept. of International Law, Soongsil University
- 2019~2021U.S. Attorney, Hankyeol Law Firm
- 2023~Member, Government Performance Evaluation Committee, Office of Government Policy Coordination (Economic Division)
- CurrentAdjunct Professor, Yonsei University Graduate School of Public Administration & Director, Public Contract Policy Research Lab
- CurrentSenior Advisor (U.S. Attorney), Class Hankyeol Law Firm
Educational Background
- Graduated from Yonsei University, College of Social Sciences and Graduate School of International Studies
- LL.M., George Washington University and American University, Washington D.C.
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- Graduated from Yonsei University, College of Social Sciences and Graduate School of International Studies
- LL.M., George Washington University and American University, Washington D.C.
Tax Accountant Jungho Kwak
Career Highlights
- Current: Tax Accountant, Osung Tax Corporation (Seocho Branch)
- Former: Tax Accountant, International Taxation Division, Hana Tax Corporation
- Former: International Sales Division, Samsung Heavy Industries (Europe and Africa regions)
- B.S. in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University (Served as KATUSA, 2nd Infantry Division)
Areas of Expertise
- Accounting/Tax consulting for foreign-invested companies
- Accounting/Tax management and consulting for import/export companies
- Accounting/Tax advisory for foreign-owned companies
- English communication available
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- Accounting/Tax consulting for foreign-invested companies
- Accounting/Tax management and consulting for import/export companies
- Accounting/Tax advisory for foreign-owned companies
- English communication available