Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration Mary Davie Assistant Commissioner Assisted Acquisition Services October 30, 2007

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 2  600 employees located worldwide  85% of acquisition workforce are Clinger-Cohen certified contracting professionals  Robust project management training certification program  $3.7B annual business volume  We serve every DOD and civilian agency across the globe  DoD 85% of our business  Fee for service organization

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 3 AAS Vision & Value Proposition  Vision  Provide timely, best value assisted acquisition solutions for Federal agencies.  Value Proposition  Achieve client success on projects through Technical, Acquisition, Project Management and Financial Management Excellence  Perform efficient and effective acquisitions to attain best value for taxpayer dollars  Deliver a consistent acquisition experience for customers and industry partners

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 4 We enhance federal, state, and local governments’ ability to achieve their missions by leveraging buying power as the central acquisition agency and creating common platforms Technical/Industry ExpertiseProgram Management Expertise Acquisition/Procurement Expertise Value For Customers Industry Taxpayers

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 5 Value Added Services & Advantages  Compliance with Customer Policies and Guidance  Focus on Obtaining Fair Opportunity and Competition  Professional Project Team Located Locally  Proven Acquisition Processes  Solutions oriented – use of GSA or non-GSA contracts  Responsive Procurement Schedule  Funding Management  Socio-Economic Considerations  Best Value Acquisitions  Cost Savings (total cost of acquisition)  Performance-based Acquisition  Reduced Risk  Skilled project team (PM, CO, and PPM)  Experience with Industry Partners  Acquisition Expertise  Flexible Support Models

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 6 Acquisition Planning Support Project Management Support Order Award and Maintenance Direct Order / Direct Bill Mission Management Support Acquisition Management Support ¾% Variable Cost Levels of Service “Unassisted Support” “Assisted Support” Enterprise-wide business planning (OMB 300, etc.) and execution Multi-project acquisition strategy and planning Single-project post award project management Single-project acquisition strategy and execution Single-project award and order maintenance Continuum of Service Cost

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 7 Pre Award Services  Technical and Acquisition Team will perform services as needed:  Market Research  Acquisition Strategy Development and Alternatives Analysis  Perform Requirements Analysis, including Performance Metrics  Develop Acquisition Package including SOO or SOW  Develop All Acquisition Documentation including Source Selection Documents, IGCE, and Technical Evaluation Report  Coordinate All Industry Interaction including Due Diligence, Industry Days, One-on-Ones, Q&A, and Negotiations  Conduct Oral Presentations and Evaluations  Provide Legal or Audit Support, if necessary  Award Task Order

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 8 Post Award Services  Program/Project Management  Dedicated Project Manager  Act as COR (including contracting support)  Manage Milestones, Schedules, and Costs  Perform Problem Resolution  Chair Progress Reviews  Facilitate Award Fee Board process  Financial Management  Manage Project Funding and Report to Customer  Accept Invoices and Prepare Receiving Reports  Pay Industry Partner Invoices

Federal Acquisition Service/AAS U.S. General Services Administration 9 Contact Info Mary Davie