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  • Charley Schollaert's picture
    Charley Schollaert
    Let's Discuss GSA's State and Local Programs
    If you're with state or local government, here's a partial list of programs GSA offers your agency: Computers for Learning, Surplus Personal Property Donations, Disaster Recovery Purchasing, Wildland Fire Remediation,  IT Products, Law Enforcement and Security Products, and Cooperative Purchasing.
     
    Last Activity: 8/13/2013 8:46 AM
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  • JudyRomano's picture
    JudyRomano
    New E-tool Simplifies IT Purchasing
    GSA has recently launched a new e-tool designed to help federal, state and local governments navigate the myriad ways to purchase IT from GSA, getting agencies to the best-fit solution for their needs. GSA’s IT Solutions Navigator will help government agencies buy IT products and services by matching customer requirements to GSA’s best IT contract vehicles quickly and effectively.
     
    Last Activity: 8/12/2013 10:03 AM
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    LucasHall
    Productive Contracts Mean Successful Vendors and Customer Savings!
    “No Sales Team” Review  
     
    Last Activity: 8/12/2013 9:57 AM
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    Comments (2)
    Robert-Kelly
    I appreciate this article because it allows us to consider the underlying problems which go to the heart of some very important issues pertaining to the future of the GSA schedules program.I believe GSA’s  contract cancellation initiative...Read More
    Posted 06/25/2013 3:21 PM
    JudyRomano
    Thanks so much for your comments. At IT Schedule 70, we strive to continuously look for ways to improve our processes and it's constructive criticism like yours that point us in the right direction. We will review your suggestions carefully and...Read More
    Posted 08/08/2013 1:39 PM
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    JudyRomano
    Industry Day: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
    Sponsored by Department of State Co-sponsored by Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) workgroup Register now - registration closes on Aug. 19th for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Industry Day @ GSA, 1800 F St. NW, Wash., DC Register now for the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementation Industry Day. Registration closes Aug. 19th.  
     
    Last Activity: 8/7/2013 12:01 PM
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    fssios3blogger
    FSSI OS3 Listen to Industry Day Presentation Materials
    Thank you for your participation in today's FSSI OS3 Listen to Industry Day.  It was a very interactive and successful event. For your reference, attached  is a copy of the presented slides. The transcript of today's session will be available at a later date.  
     
    Last Activity: 8/6/2013 5:36 PM
    in Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) - Office Supplies (OS4)
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    MAS Blogger
    Using Multiple Award Schedules - Open Webinar! 09/05/2013
     
     
    Last Activity: 8/5/2013 1:23 PM
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    JudyRomano
    GSA Launches Enhanced Customer Service Model
    The Multiple Awards Schedules Interact group recently sent out this information to its members (a shameless plug for you to think about joining their group, too), with this great new program that applies to all the industry partners on IT Schedule 70.  One of GSA's goals is to make it easier for our customers to obtain information on the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and improve the customer's overall experience with the MAS program.  As a result, GSA has developed a new service model and are pleased to announce the launch of Enhanced Customer Service Delivery (ECSD).
     
    Last Activity: 8/5/2013 10:19 AM
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  • Paul J Morris's picture
    Paul J Morris
    GSA Reverse Auction Buyer Training - Questions and Answers
    These are questions and answers from past Reverse Auction Buyer Training sessions.  Agencies interested in further training are encouraged to check the Reverse Auctions Interact page or www.gsa.gov/events for classes scheduled in the future.
     
    Last Activity: 8/1/2013 11:36 AM
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    OASIS Blogger
    Exploring OASIS: The Revised RFPs (Posted on June 27)
    A few days ago we posted the revised RFPs which we promised at our Industry Day in mid-May.  I hope by now that you’ve had time to review the documents and look forward to your comments and feedback.  In this blog entry I’d like to discuss some of the major changes we made.
     
    Last Activity: 7/31/2013 4:45 PM
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    Comments (26)
    croot64
    Attachment 8 - Cost/Price Template has many labor categories that seem to span all pools.  Is there an expectation that if a company is qualified for a single pool, Pool 1 for example, that they are required to fill out Attachment 8 in its entirety...Read More
    Posted 07/23/2013 4:38 PM
    jnaubel
    Hi Jim,I have a follow-on question regarding Attachment 8. You state here and also in the draft Q&A that bidders must propose pricing for all labor categories. If a bidding company does not have any actuaries on staff, for example, what should...Read More
    Posted 07/29/2013 5:41 PM
    Anita Sardo
    Do GSA Schedules (MOBIS, IT, FABS) qualify for points toward the requirement for award of at least 2 multiple award contracts with at least 10 total task orders combined?Also, how will you measure scenarios where the project reference had no...Read More
    Posted 07/30/2013 1:41 PM
    dpm
    Oasis Team -In Section L.5.3.1 #5 - At least one relevant experience project must have reported a NAICS Code in the Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG) that corresponds directly to a NAICS Code Pool being applied for.  We...Read More
    Posted 07/31/2013 11:45 AM
    Anita Sardo
    This question references Section L.5.4.2., Past Performance.  There is a single CPARS entry for the project, but it covers a PoP many years ago, early in the contract (10/1/2007 – 9/30/2008).  The project completed March 2012.  Since...Read More
    Posted 07/31/2013 4:45 PM
  • OASIS Blogger's picture
    OASIS Blogger
    OASIS: What Happens Next?
    Hello, Industry! The next blog you hear from me, hopefully very soon, will announce the release of the final RFPs.  In fact, that blog has already been written.  So, much like “Let It Be” was recorded before “Abbey Road” but released afterwards, I will post these final thoughts in a not-final blog.  (Yes, I did just implicitly compare this blog to the Beatles oeuvre.  I apologize to the Fab Four!) 
     
    Last Activity: 7/31/2013 3:58 PM
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    Comments (3)
    Beth Gentry
    Jim - Would the government consider changing the 5 years prior to the solicitation closing date for relevant project completion to 5 years prior to the posting of the draft RFP? That allows contractors to be sure that their project will meet the 5 year...Read More
    Posted 07/29/2013 4:57 PM
    dpm
    In relation to Minimum requirements for relevant experience projects, you state that at least one relevant experience project must have reported a NAICS code in the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG) that corresponds directly to a...Read More
    Posted 07/30/2013 1:19 PM
    VirginiaContrac...
    Absolutely agree that the degree of interaction between GSA and industry has been phenomenal. All avenues of "discussion" has increased the quality of the product and has given industry clear guidance on every aspect of the procurement....Read More
    Posted 07/31/2013 3:58 PM

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