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2004 GSA Business Industry Day TrainingMultiple Award Schedule Contracts We invite you to participate in the GSA Industry Day Training. This workshop will provide the Business Community an opportunity to learn about government contracting. The training will give vendors insight about General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedules and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts. The GSA Business Industry Seminar will be held at The University of Houston Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 2302 Fannin Street, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77002, on October 28 and 29, 2004. Registration cost is $30.00 per person for each day. There will be two sessions. The dates and times are listed below. October 28, 2004 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Multiple Award Schedule October 29, 2004 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. – Public Buildings Service To register or get additional information, contact the SBDC Traning Center at 713-752-8488. Course Description The Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) session is designed to provide guidance to contractors as it pertains to completing a solicitation for the Federal Government under the MAS Process as follows. Multiple Award Schedule Process · Terms and Conditions · Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) · Certificate of Competency Program (COC) · Contractor Team Arrangements · Economic Price Adjustments (EPA) · Incidental Items · Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) · Leasing · Maximum Order (MO) · Modification Clause · New Products · Price Reduction · Trade Ins · Variable Contract Periods Preparation of a Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule · Getting Started · Solicitation · Solicitation Format · Commercial Sales Practice · CSP-1 Commercial Sales Practices Format · Price Analysis · Negotiations · Pricelist Selling Your Product Through Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) · Advantages of Federal Supply Schedules · Services · Ordering Procedures · FAQs on MAS · GSA Advantage!™ · Benefits for Vendors: · Questions and Answers on GSA Advantage! If your company can provide any of the following products or services to the Federal Government, you should attend the (MAS) session. Airline City Pairs Services Automobile and Light Truck Leasing Beautification Center Chemistry, Biochemistry and Clinical Instruments and Services Cleaning Supplies, Water Purification and Misc. Chemicals Copier Equipment Domestic Delivery Services Energy Services Environmental Services Financial and Business Solutions Firefighting and Rescue Equipment Food Service Equipment Furniture Services and Products General Purpose Laboratory Services Geophysical, Environmental Analysis Equipment and Services Government-wide Employee Relocation Services Hardware and Appliances Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Services Information Technology Services and Products Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services Law Enforcement and Security Equipment Marketing, Media, and Public Information Services Medical Training including Course Development and Instructor –Led Training Office Supplies and Administrative Services Paints, Coatings, Sealants, and Adhesives Pest Control Services Power Distribution Products Prefabricated Structures Professional Engineering Services Professional Film Development, Videotape Processing Services and Web Photo Storage Services Publications Media Services Recreation and Apparel Products and Services Recycling Collection Containers Restroom Products Security Services Shipping, Packaging and Packing Supplies Solar and Energy Saving Systems Temporary Clerical and Professional Support Services Test and Measurement Equipment Tires (New and Retread) Tools Training Services including Course Development/Instructor-Led Training Translation & Interpretation Language Services Travel and Transportation Services Trophies, Awards, and Promotional Items Vehicles- Purchases/Lease 1st Session - March 9, 2004 The three most popular Multiple Award Schedules: Information Technology, MOBIS, and Quality Solutions will be covered and their descriptions are as follows: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, TELECOMMUNICATION MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE 70 GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES -- SOLICITATION NUMBER FCIS-JB-980001B -- GSA Federal Supply Service, Indefinite Quantity, Multiple Award Schedule, FSC Group 70, covering Purchase, Leasing, Daily/Short Term Rental, Telecommunication Transmission Services, Maintenance, Repair Service, and Repair Parts/Spare Parts for Commercial Information Technology Equipment and Software, Related Training Courses, Electronic Commerce, and Information Technology Professional Services. The following categories are solicited: FSC Class 7010 -- End User Computers/Desktop Computers, Professional Workstations, Servers, Laptop/Portable/Notebook Computers, Large Scale Computers, Optical and Imaging Systems, and Other System Configuration Equipment; FSC Class 7025 -- Printers, Displays, Graphics (including Video Graphics, Light Pens, Digitizers, Scanners, and Touch Screens), Network Equipment, Other Communications Equipment, Optical Recognition Input/Output Devices, Storage Devices (including Magnetic Storage, Magnetic Tape Storage, and Optical Disk Storage), and Other Input/Output and Storage Devices; FSC Class 7035 -- ADP Support Equipment; FSC Class 7042 -- Micro Computer Control Devices, and Telephone Answering and Voice Messaging Systems; FSC Class 7050 -- ADP Boards; FSC Class 5995 -- Communications Equipment Cables; FSC Class 6015 - Fiber Optic Cables; FSC Class 6020 -- Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies and Harnesses; FSC Class 6145 -- Coaxial Cables; FSC Class 5805 -- Telephone Equipment, and Audio and Video Teleconferencing Equipment; FSC Class 5810 -- Communications Security Equipment; FSC Class 5815 -- Facsimile Equipment (FAX); FSC Class 5820 -- Two-Way Radio Transmitters/Receivers/Antennas, Broadcast Band Radio Transmitters/Receivers/Antennas, Microwave Radio Equipment/Antennas and Waveguides, and Satellite Communications Equipment; FSC Class 5821 -- Airborne Radio Transmitters/Receivers; FSC Class 5825 -- Radio Navigation Equipment/Antennas (except airborne); FSC Class 5830 -- Pagers and Public Address Systems (wired and wireless transmission, including background music systems); FPDS Code D399 -- Design Assistance; FPDS Codes N058 and N070 -- Installation; FPDS Code N058 – De-installation and Reinstallation; FSC Class 7030 -- Operating System Software, Application Software, EDI Translation and Mapping Software, Enabled E-Mail Message Based Products, Internet Software, and Database Management Programs; FPDS Code D301 -- Resources and Facilities Management Services; FPDS Code D302 -- Database Planning and Design Services; FPDS Code D306 -- Systems Analysis and Design Services; FPDS Code D307 -- Network Services; FPDS Code D308 -- Programming Services and Millenium Conversion Services (Y2K); FPDS Code D311 -- Conversion and Implementation Support Services; FPDS Code D316 -- Network Services Project Management Services; FPDS Code D317 -- Data/Records Management Services, Subscription/Publications Services (including CD-ROM, Magnetic Media, and Other Electronic Media for Technology Assessment and Acquisition Subscriptions); FPDS Code D399 -- Other Information Technology Services; FPDS Code D304 -- Value Added Network Services (VANS), E-Mail Services, and Internet Access Services; FPDS Code D399 -- Other Data Transmission Services, except Voice and Pager Transmission Services and FPDS Code D304 Wireless Services. Used Information Technology Equipment, Special Physical, Visual, Speech, and Hearing Aid Information Technology Equipment and Software, and Third Party Maintenance will also be considered. MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT SERVICES (MOBIS) Management, Organization and Business Improvement Services is a Federal Supply Schedule offered to Federal agencies by GSA to provide them with a streamlined procurement device to procure management consulting, facilitation, survey and quality-related training services for the implementation of quality management and other related system change processes within their agencies. This solicitation includes the Economic Price Adjustment clause. Vendors are responsible for payment to Open Ratings, Inc. for past performance evaluation. The major elements of MOBIS are to supply products and or services to support agencies in the implementation of management, organizational and business improvement efforts. The SINs are as follows: SIN 874-1 Consultation Services, SIN 874-2 Facilitation, SIN 874-3 Surveys, SIN 874-4 Training, SIN 874-5 Support Products, 874-6 Privatization, Support Services and Documentation (A-76), 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services, 874-8 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services and SIN 874-99 Introduction of New Service QUALITY SOLUTIONS Quality Solutions includes the following Scheules: · Schedule 056 7FCI-F8-03-0056-B - Buildings and Building Materials/Industrial Services and Supplies: Warehouse Equipment and Supplies, Air & Water Purification Equipment and Sewer Treatment Equipment, Maintenance & Repair Shop Equipment with Related Environmental Products, Pre-engineered and Pre-fabricated Buildings and Structures, Above Ground Storage Tanks and Systems, Fuel Dispensing Units and Fuel Management Systems, Building Materials, Power Distribution Equipment, Generators and Batteries, Solar Energy Systems, Energy Saving Lighting Products and Specialty Lighting. · Schedule 073 7FCM-C4-03-0073-B - Food Service, Hospitality, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Chemicals and Services: Chemical & Chemical Products, Recycling Collection Containers and Waste Receptacles, Food Service Equipment, Supplies and Services, Cleaning Equipment, Accessories, Janitorial Supplies, Cleaning Chemicals and Sorbents, Toiletries, Personal Care Items, Linens, and Lodging and Hospitality Supplies and Services, and Hospitality Wear. · Schedule 078 7FCM-M5-03-0078-B - Sports, Promotional, Outdoor, Recreational, Trophies and Signs (SPORTS): Fun in the Great Outdoors, Sports and More, Trophies, Awards, Presentations, Promotional Products, Briefcases and Carrying Cases, Trade Show Displays and Exhibit Systems and All Related Products, Signs and Safety Zone Products. · Schedule 084 7FCI-L3-03-0084-B - Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency/Disaster Response: Marine Craft and Equipment, Firefighting and Rescue Equipment, Alarm & Signal Systems, Special Purpose Clothing, and Law Enforcement and Security Equipment. · Schedule 736 7FCM-N6-03-0736-B - Temporary Administrative and Professional Staffing (TAPS): Temporary Administrative and Professional Staffing, Administrative and Clerical Support, Data Processing, Material Handling and Packing, Mechanics and Maintenance and Repair, Informational, Arts and Miscellaneous and Technical and Professional. : 2nd Session - March 10, 2004 PUBLIC BUILDING SERVICES (PBS) This training is recommended for both large and small businesses wanting to sell to the Federal government. If you provide products and services, which you would like to sell to the Federal Government, this session will help you secure work with GSA and other Federal agencies. It is an excellent way to get your foot in the door of Federal agencies and learn to understand the preferred method of procurement for Department of Defense activities and the civilian agencies. If your organizations can provide any of the following services to the Federal Government, you should attend the PBS session: Design and Construction If your organization provides professional architects, engineers, or you are able to design, renovate, and construct new and existing properties. Real Estate Services If you provide related real estate services including the operation and maintenance of buildings, security, and out leasing programs. GSA’s Computer Integrated Facility Management program uses cutting-edge technology to look at a building’s life cycle. Real estate services provided to clients appear in federal agencies’ monthly electronic rent bills. GSA has simplified these bills so agencies have a clearer understanding of the costs charged for being housed in federal space. Federal Protective Service If your organization provides security services that promote a safe environment in which Federal agencies can conduct their business. Realty Services Real Estate, Space Acquisition, Occupancy Services, Space Planning, Requirements Development, Interior Design. Property Development Design and Construction, Complex Repairs & Alteration Projects, and Major Lease Construction. Property Management Operation & Maintenance, Space Alterations, Custodial Service, Safety and Environmental Activities. Law Enforcement and Security Services to tenants. IDIQ Contracts Uniformed Police Officers with Law Enforcement Powers, Alarm Monitoring, Emergency First Aid, Criminal Investigations, Contract Suitability Program, Crime Prevention Program and Crime Assessments, Electronic Security Systems, Guard Contracts, Security Surveys