The draft RFP for the FSSI OS3 Requisition Channel along with attachments and Item Purchase Description (IPD) zip files are now available for review and comment.
Can you please share a sample of reporting requirements.
Posted 02/21/2014 5:23 PM
level-3revolution
We have been contacted by several contractors who are bidding and noticed some of the Level 3 processing requirements are out of the general scope of what's normally required. Level 3 detail is only payment details.Some of the contractors sent...Read More
Posted 03/03/2014 1:48 PM
fssios3blogger
The requirement for level III data will be removed in the final RFP.
Posted 03/12/2014 10:30 AM
level-3revolution
We have been contacted by a few companies who submitted RFP's and noticed some of the Level -3 requirements are non payment related.This will be a challenge since payment gateways and processors only support Level 3 and Level 3 is payment...Read More
Posted 03/03/2014 2:04 PM
fssios3blogger
The requirement for level III data will be removed in the final RFP.
A consolidated Questions and Answers (Q&A) sheet is attached. We experienced a large volume of emails with attachments prior to 2/21 deadline and preparing both individual and group replies.
As you mentioned that some questions may still be "in process" does that mean that another set of Q&A will be released? If so, is there an anticipated date for that release?
Posted 03/03/2014 3:23 PM
svail
Can you clarify if I another Q&A will be released or it I should email Nelson Duncan if my questions were not answered in the provided document? I do not want to burden Mr. Nelson with an email if more Q&A releases are planned.
Posted 03/04/2014 12:43 PM
fssios3blogger
As we previously stated, as the Purchasing Channel for OS3 is now in a live acquisition environment we will be limited on what we can state now on InterAct. Please email any questions to nelson.duncan@gsa.gov. The solicitation and amendment...Read More
A National Stock Number is simply the government's official label applied to an item of supply that is repeatedly procured, stocked, stored and issued. The NSN is a unique 13 digit number that has been assigned by the Federal Go
Strangely, I always thought NSN was National Stock Number, but after having the French army request the numbers, I did some research that indicated NATO Stock Number. Just wondering which is correct????
Posted 02/18/2014 12:44 PM
fssios3blogger
Thank you for your question. National Stock Number (NSN) is the correct term that is used by GSA and our military. The publication that is attached to this blog gives the history of the NSN, what the numbers stand for, and explains how...Read More
The Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the new FSSI OS3 Purchasing Channel has been released and is now available for viewing and comment on this OS3 Community Page. The RFP is part of the
Section 5.5.5 Volume DiscountsFYI. This section may be problematic for GSA and FSSI suppliers as written, particularly as it relates to Economic Price Adjustment requests. Consider the following scenario and how clause 5.5.5 would affect EPA requests in...Read More
Posted 12/19/2013 1:47 PM
pencil83054
The DRAFT RFQ states that a Non-Manufacturer Rule Waiver has been requested and pending approval for the above NAICS codes for this solicitation. While I think that I have a very basic understanding of the Non-Manufacturer Rule which allows...Read More
Posted 12/20/2013 12:41 PM
JoelHerringa
Given that GSA's OS3 FSSI and Office Supplies Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts are being treated as independent contracts without interrelation, has the OS3 Contracting Team gven consideration to a MAS contract holder who wins an FSSI award...Read More
Posted 12/27/2013 4:39 PM
fssios3blogger
OS3 contracts will be independent from MAS 75. An MAS 75 contractor would not be prohibited from making sales under MAS 75 if they are awarded an OS3 contract, such as in circumstances where a customer specifically cites the MAS contract number...Read More
Posted 01/13/2014 9:42 AM
1supplyx
In reviewing Attachment 1 (Excel file with market basket items), the first column of the "Toner", "Paper" and "General Office Supplies" tabs is labeled "Sample Manufacturer's Part Number or NSN". Can GSA...Read More
The Question & Answer document from the FSSI OS3 Virtual Industry Engagement session on December 10 is now available and downloadable by clicking the link below:
It appears that the answer to a different question was copied into the answer section for the AbilityOne question below. Could the OS3 team provide an answer to the original question below.Question: AbilityOne ETS and Market Basket items. According to...Read More
Posted 12/27/2013 5:19 PM
fssios3blogger
Attachment 1 Spreadsheet part numbers are provided to assist vendors with known compatible items. The Government intends to review Market Basket list prior to final release. If Contractor is aware of an AbilityOne item that can be proposed, you must...Read More
Welcome to the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative – Office Supplies Third Generation (FSSI OS4) community. The intent of this collaborative forum... More