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    Industry Outreach -- We want to hear from you!
    Welcome back to the Integrations blog!
     
    Last Activity: 3/9/2012 2:03 PM
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    MCGroupInc
    Lisa, any broad information at this time on what some of the big milestones might be as you move forward to publish an RFP?
    Posted 03/09/2012 11:48 AM
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     Thank you for your interest in Integrations. First, let me correct the assumption. Integrations is not a GWAC; it is a multi-agency, multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity task and delivery order contract. GWACs are for Information...Read More
    Posted 03/09/2012 2:03 PM
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    Chat with Lisa Maguire, Integrations Program Executive
     
     
    Last Activity: 2/27/2012 3:02 PM
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    Thank you for two more creative suggestions for renaming Integrations.  Both are thought-provoking!  We are also interested in one-word names that are not acronyms but that evoke the sense of the acquisition - kind of like FUSION does.  ...Read More
    Posted 11/22/2011 9:25 AM
    CRyan
    Professional Service Solutions and Technology: PSST Also, if you just want a word that captures the idea, but has not been overused, how about "immix?"
    Posted 02/23/2012 10:07 AM
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    Thank you for your interest in renaming Integrations.  Immix will be considered along with the other suggestions we have received.
    Posted 02/23/2012 10:21 AM
    eterhaar
    I do like the name "Fusion", however here are some "one-word" ideas to consider that are not necessarily acronyms.  All somewhat play off the idea of "coming together", "one" and/or "integrate...Read More
    Posted 02/27/2012 11:58 AM
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    Thank you for your many suggestions of new names for Integrations.  We value your input!
    Posted 02/27/2012 3:02 PM
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    Integrations Update: You have questions? We have answers!
    Welcome back to the Integrations blog! GSA received some questions regarding the program that we'd like to answer publicly so that everyone has the same information:
     
    Last Activity: 2/24/2012 11:26 AM
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    Integrations Gets the "Go Ahead" from FAS Commissioner Kempf
    FAS Commissioner Steven Kempf signed the internal business case for this program which provides the ‘go ahead’ for the development of what we believe will be a groundbreaking approach to the way government acquires complex, integrated professional services, with supporting IT components. Over the coming weeks and months we will: 1. Establish a name for this program. Thanks to the many of you that have already provided your ideas and input.
     
    Last Activity: 2/21/2012 8:46 AM
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    Integrations Team February 2012

     
    Last Activity: 2/21/2012 8:13 AM
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    Chat with Lisa! We Need YOUR Help to Identify Mission-Related Categories for the Integrations Soliciation
    Welcome back to the Integrations Blog! This week I would like to follow on to a previous blog post regarding mission-related categories for the Integrations solicitation. To recap the previous posting: During GSA's analysis, the following professional service disciplines were identified as most often required when acquiring complex, integrated professional service requirements with an Information Technology component:
     
    Last Activity: 2/9/2012 2:42 PM
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    Mark Youman
    Complex projects require an effective combination of mission-area consulting services (e.g. health, disaster management, environment) with world-class technical expertise. (e.g. engineering, training, program management, logistics). We agree that the...Read More
    Posted 02/06/2012 12:19 PM
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    Thank you for your thoughtful response on how to improve the mission categories I presented in my blog as well as the idea of utilizing the FEA Groupings.  I will incorporate your suggestions into the presentation of the concept of mission related...Read More
    Posted 02/09/2012 2:42 PM
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    Chat with Lisa! Status of the Integrations Business Case
    Welcome back to the Integrations weekly blog!
     
    Last Activity: 2/1/2012 8:59 AM
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    schacko712
    Hi Lisa,Can you give us an update on where the business case is now and how long it might take to get approved?
    Posted 01/27/2012 10:35 AM
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    Thank you for your interest in Integrations. The status of the business case is that it is not yet approved. FAS is making sure we are well-aligned internally. I would expect a decision to be made in the coming weeks.
    Posted 02/01/2012 8:59 AM
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    Chat with Lisa! What is the best way for me to listen and hear industry feedback on Integrations?
    Hello and welcome back to the Integrations Blog!
     
    Last Activity: 1/26/2012 9:49 AM
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    ctopper
    Hi Lisa,How about using IdeaScale?  It is already a tool used by GSA, and that would be a nice tie in that you would use an IT tool to gather feedback from industry on a procurement that is IT based.  You could post the draft documents and...Read More
    Posted 01/24/2012 11:23 PM
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    Thank you for an innovative method to receive feedback from industry on Integrations. We will look into the capabilities and flexibilities of this tool. Just to clarify, Integrations is intended to respond to complex, integrated professional service...Read More
    Posted 01/26/2012 9:49 AM
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    Chat with Lisa! What characteristics are represented by best-in-class professional service providers?
    Happy New Year and welcome back to the Integrations blog!
     
    Last Activity: 1/5/2012 12:42 PM
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    Chat with Lisa! What incentives will motivate your firm to maintain superior levels of quality service at a reasonable price?
    The Integrations business case continues to make its way through the Federal Acquisition Service approval process. It is currently with the FAS Controller who is considering all aspects of the business case including GSA's ability to recoup its costs.
     
    Last Activity: 12/22/2011 10:39 AM
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    What incentives will motivate your firm to maintain superior levels of quality service at a reasonable price?Generally, contractors who compete on quality and reputation are incented to maintain high standards of quality for their clients. ...Read More
    Posted 12/12/2011 10:37 AM
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    Ms. Godlove - thank you so much for a balanced and thoughtful response to GSA's questions regarding superior quality and incentivizing outstanding performance. I am particularly intrigued by the section entitled Industry Recognition as it contains...Read More
    Posted 12/13/2011 12:37 PM
    sgodlove
    Thank you for the opportunity to provide information and interaction! In response to your questions:Under what conditions would your firm expect to be given preference (either put on a preferred list or included in a select group)?  A direct reward...Read More
    Posted 12/22/2011 9:45 AM
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    Thank you Ms. Godlove for responding to my follow-on questions. I like the innovation of your approach.  Innovation and best-in-class are some of the objectives we are trying to achieve through the Integrations vehicle. Rest assured that we will...Read More
    Posted 12/22/2011 10:39 AM

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