Great Lakes' commitment to small business is reflected in the long-standing business relationships it has developed and maintained with small businesses over the years, beginning well before becoming an FSA contractor. Our federal contractor status expands the opportunities and builds upon the base of small business relationships that have supported the business of Great Lakes for decades.
Great Lakes is seeking to engage small business resources who have the capability to dedicate staff exclusively to contact center activities in support Great Lakes' servicing of student loan borrowers; all in a secure environment. Compliance with Security policies, drug and alcohol policies, criminal background checks and federal security clearance with be required of all assigned staff.
The DSBS is a database of all small businesses that have registered in SAM. This listing is searched by
both Federal Agencies and Prime Contractors to locate small businesses that meet their requirements.
The only way businesses can take advantage of the many opportunities available in federal contracting
is to become properly registered in SAM and DSBS as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Women
Owned, Small Veteran Owned, Small Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, or a small business in a HUB
Zone business. Small businesses should make sure that they include their full contact information,
webpage address, capabilities narrative and references. Great Lakes engages small businesses whose
records exist in SAM and DSBS.
The certification status of small businesses in DSBS will be populated by the US SBA and from SAM.
The DSBS will automatically review the North American Industrial Classification Code System (NAICS)
codes supplied by a firm perform calculations against each NAICS code size standard to determine
which NAICS codes the firm qualifies as a small business, based on employment and revenue
information entered into SAM.
Firms should update their SAM profile at least every 6 months and should make sure they complete
the small business section on the process. If you need additional assistance or other information
contact SmallBusiness@glhec.org for additional guidance.
Read more about registration.