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Tuesday, May 15, 2012Marriott RiverwalkSan Antonio, TX

AGENDA

Welcome – Pam Blumenstein USACE Presentation – Alicia Allen Closing Remarks

Pam Blumenstein

Center DirectorGSA Integrated Workplace Acquisition Center

PAM BLUMENSTEIN, CENTER DIRECTOR, GSA INTEGRATED WORKPLACE ACQUISITION CENTER

GSA INTEGRATED WORKPLACE ACQUISITION CENTER

ACO Reviews Schedule 71 status Changes in Small Business Size Standards GSA IWACenter transition Vendor Focus groups for Schedules 36 and 78

US Army Corps of Engineers

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Army Furnishings Program

Alicia Allen

Furnishings Program Manager

US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville

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Centralized Furnishings Program FY12 Program Changes

Huntsville Center is following GAO ruling (270483,96-1 CPD P 146, 1996 WL 106646 (Comp.Gen.)) that does not allow the award of items that are not on a schedule holder’s contract, including different dimensions.

Vendors’ price lists and GSA contracts must reflect the actual items they have on schedule.

The centralized furnishings program is undergoing process reviews that will result in changes, both permanent changes and pilot projects.

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What is Working Well

Admin quotes are getting better, with more acceptable quoters in first or second round of tech review

Quality of wood barracks furniture continues to meet or exceed customer expectations

Manufacturer direct communications

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What is Not Working Well

Increased instances of “cutting corners” resulting in performance and delivery issues

Metal furnishings capacity, contract issues and inconsistent quality have impacted missions

Admin project performance is still somewhat “dealer” specific

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PROCESS CHALLENGES

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Tech Review Pass / Fail analysis

► Make acceptable tech data sheets available to dealers► No guarantee of clarifications

Technically acceptable quotes are forwarded to Contracting Officer (KO) for a best value analysis

Primary factors typically delivery or cost► Delivery

• Furniture Install Start Date

• Furniture Install Completion Date

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Post-Award Walk Thru

Purpose►Verify final colors / finishes►Check for construction interferences►Look at unloading / movement routes►Confirm specific delivery instructions►NOT INTENDED TO CHANGE PRODUCT

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Contract Modifications

Process mirrors a solicitation►HQ approval for user changes►Mod tech prep►Customer approval►Solicitation►Tech Review►Obtain funding from customer►Award

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Payment Receiving reports

► Garrisons may hold the receiving report until missing / damaged items are replaced

► HNC has a discrepancy form for partial receiving reports► Manufacturers need to prompt dealers about completion

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Invoices► Must match the line item (quote) sheet of the contract► Pricing must match contract pricing► Do not send Invoices directly to Millington

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GSA EXPO MEETINGS AND TRAINING

Industry – Government Partnership Forum Marriott Riverwalk Alamo Ballrooms A and B 1-3:30pm

ITSS Training – Schedule 71 Vendors only Thursday May 17th from 8-9:15am Room 207A Please see Ryan Schrank for additional information

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INDUSTRY DAYS

Specific Schedule Industry Days held throughout the calendar year

2010 Industry Days: Schedule 71 II K Schedule 58 I Schedule 72 – Carpeting Forum only

2011 and 2012 Industry Days Schedule 78 Schedule 71 Schedule 36

NEXT QPC…

NeoCon EastBaltimore, MD

Tuesday, October 16th12PM – 4PM

Baltimore Convention Center

THANK YOU

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012Marriott RiverwalkSan Antonio, TX