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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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    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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    Chat with Lisa! Let's talk about pricing ....
    Welcome back to the Integrations blog!  Today’s update on the business case:  The Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner, Steve Kempf, received a full briefing on the business case early this week.  There are a few remaining items that need to be addressed before Mr. Kempf makes a decision whether to proceed.
     
    Last Activity: 12/22/2011 10:36 AM
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    Mark Youman
    Lisa,Thanks for the update and for your continued outreach to the industry community!  We have a few thoughts related to your pricing question.Given the broad potential of the Integrations contract for clients across government and across the...Read More
    Posted 12/21/2011 4:26 PM
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    Thank you Mr. Youman for a thoughtful strategy.  We both have the same objective - the vehicle of choice for customers across the government that is flexible and balanced and meets their needs.  We will consider your input as we further define...Read More
    Posted 12/22/2011 10:36 AM
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    Chat with Lisa! Update on the Business Case and Questions for Industry -- We Want to Hear from You!
    Good morning and welcome back to the Integrations blog!  Today’s update on the business case:  The Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner requested a full briefing on the business case early next week.  Mr. Kempf hopes to make a decision whether to proceed, prior to the end of the calendar year. 
     
    Last Activity: 12/8/2011 2:55 PM
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    Integrations Presentation Nov 3, 2011 - Alliant
      Jeff Koses, Director of Acquisition Operations for the Office of General Supplies and Services, presented to Alliant contract holders on November 3, 2011. Check out the presentation!
     
    Last Activity: 12/1/2011 3:45 PM
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    Attention Industry! Check out the newest addition to GSA Interact: Integrations Industry Community
    The Integrations Industry Community will serve as a platform for collaboration and communication between industry stakeholders and the Integrations team in the development of a next generation contract vehicle for complex, integrated Professional Services with an Information Technology (IT) component.
     
    Last Activity: 11/16/2011 2:22 PM
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    Will the Integrations initiative replace current schedules (e.g., MOBIS)? If so, will it remain open as the professional schedules are now?Thanks,Pat
    Posted 11/16/2011 12:28 PM
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    Integrations will be designed to complement, not replace, existing GSA offerings, including the MAS program.  Integrations will not be a continuously open solicitation. 
    Posted 11/16/2011 2:22 PM

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