Presented by Kevin Stallings Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Solutions Customer Accounts & Research 77 Forsyth Street, SW Suite 110 Atlanta, GA March 2012
FAS Continuum of Innovative Solutions Products & Services Technology Motor Vehicle Management Transportation & Travel Personal Property Management Procurement & Online Acquisition Tools 2 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
GSA: Strategically Sustainable
4 GSA Federal Acquisition Service Commercial Acquisition
Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Basics 39 open and standing solicitations published on FedBizOpps (including 9 managed by VA) 19,000+ contracts awarded providing access to 20 million supplies & services Contract period effective 5 years from date of award plus three 5-year options 80%+ of all MAS contractors are small businesses $48 billion total annual spend 5 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
Benefits of using MAS Contracts Competitive market based pricing that leverages the buying power of the federal government Reduce procurement lead times from months to weeks or days Flexibility & Choice –Tailor orders by customizing terms & conditions –BPA’s & CTA’s –Vast selection of contractors Purchases count towards socio-economic goals Online ordering & request for quotes (Advantage!, eBuy) 6 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI)
Second Generation FSSI Office Supply BPA’s FSSI BPA’s are agreements with contractors to provide additional discounts Awarded to 2 large & 13 small businesses –participating dealer agreements with 120+ small businesses Discounts triggered at $25M, $50M, $75M & $100M tier levels 8 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
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IT Commodities Program Lower prices & easier ordering for federal, state and local government organizations Blanket Purchase Agreements off of Schedule 70 Initial offerings include –Laptops, desktops & tablets –Monitors –Mobile products –Servers, racks & data storage –Video teleconference equipment –Integrated support services like maintenance, warranty, installation, integration & product training 10 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
One stop shopping – all commodities in one place Streamlined ordering & faster procurement New items added in as little as hours Environmental certifications & responsible disposal Supply chain risk management – genuine equipment & traceable supply chains Meet mandates & directives – Cloud First policy, federal CIO 25 Point Plan, cybersecurity & green purchasing 11 GSA Federal Acquisition Service IT Commodities Program Benefits
Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) Customized, value-added acquisition, project mgmt & financial mgmt services Expertise in formulating & executing IT & Professional Services solutions You chose the services and level of support for each requirement, small or large, simple or complex (requirements analysis, market research, acquisition planning & strategy development, signing & administrating contract and/or task order, project mgmt, funds management, payment of invoices, contract closeout) Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations including agency specific acquisition & financial mgmt policies 12 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
Short Term Rental Program 13 GSA Federal Acquisition Service Quick access to additional or replace Vehicles (seasonal work, special events, surge requirements) Maximum rental period increased to 120 days Lowest available rates Many vehicle types offered (includes buses, trucks, trailers & vans) Hassel free procurement, fleet service card provided, charges applied to your regular fleet bill
GSA Telepresence 14 GSA Federal Acquisition Service State of the Art Technology –Major advancement over previous generation VTC See every expression –Life-size images on HDTV plasma screens Hear every word –High-quality directional audio Live meeting experience –Integration of cameras, lighting, microphones, speakers, and room design to create a uniform experience around a conference virtual table
The Telepresence Suite 15 GSA Federal Acquisition Service
Use Cases for GSA Telepresence 16 GSA Federal Acquisition Service Conventional Use Cases –Executive leadership meetings –Program reviews –Cross-functional team meetings New Use Cases –Ask the Subject Matter Expert; Deep Dives –HR Interviews; Depositions –Specialized Training –Product Demonstrations; Client Tours –Focus Groups; Workshops
Benefits of using GSA Telepresence 17 GSA Federal Acquisition Service Sustainability Cost Effectiveness Operational Efficiency Reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions Reduce costs Save Time Improve communications by breaking down silos Increase collaboration among stakeholders Drive productivity across the organization
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