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Government contracts (UT-CIS ptac)Specialized Procurement Topics
For more information on the GSA go the links listed below or contact us. 2007 Forecast for Contracting Opportunities General Service Administration Acquisition Regulations (GSAR) (501.0-570.7) GSA Small Business Publications To look up products and services being offered by companies on GSA schedules, go to GSA Advantage. For contract holders wanting to learn how market there products and services to government, please go to GSA Steps to Success [PDF] Wide Area Work FlowWide Area Work Flow (WAWF) allows vendors and government users to submit invoices and receiving reports (DD250s) electronically free of charge. Private industry has already seen significant dollar savings by increased cash flow and reduced operating costs. Many leaders in the Defense Industry have recognized the potential and are now using WAWF. Labor RatesThe US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the primary research agency for the field of labor economics and statistics. The statistical data produced by this independent agency is referenced by government and private sector businesses to labor rates by category. Wage DeterminationThe Davis-Bacon Act as amended, requires that each contract over $2,000 to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a party for the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works shall contain a clause setting forth the minimum wages to be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics employed under the contract. For more information, click here. Per Diem, Travel & Transportation AllowancesThe Per Diem, Travel & Transportation Allowances Committee provides guidelines to ensure that uniform travel and transportation regulations are issued to support United States Code, Title 37 (411 & 1001). The site provides by state allowance information for hotel, meals & transportation. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)EDI is the computer-to-computer exchange of business data in standard formats. In EDI, information is organized according to a specified format set by both parties, allowing a "hands-off" computer transaction that requires no human intervention or re-keying on either end. All information contained in an EDI transaction set is, for the most part, the same as on a conventionally printed document. Organizations have adopted EDI for the same reasons they have embraced much of today's modern technology-enhanced efficiency and increased profits. Benefits of EDI include: reduced cycle time, better inventory management, increased productivity, reduced costs, improved accuracy, improved business relationships, enhanced customer service, increased sales, minimized paper use and storage & increased cash flow. Industries currently using EDI include retail, insurance, education, entertainment, mortgage banking, and numerous departments of the U.S. Government. Note, however, that this list is far from complete! As more and more businesses turn to EDI, several standards committees - including the Accredited Standards Committee X12 (ASC X12) and EDIFACT - are working to include appropriate transactions in its body of standards. Value-Added Network (VAN)A VAN is a private network provider (sometimes called a turnkey communications line) that is hired by a company to facilitate electronic data interchange (EDI) or provide other network services. Before the arrival of the World Wide Web, some companies hired value-added networks to move data from their company to other companies. With the arrival of the World Wide Web, many companies found it more cost-efficient to move their data over the Internet instead of paying the minimum monthly fees and per-character charges found in typical VAN contracts. In response, contemporary value-added network providers now focus on offering EDI translation, encryption, secure e-mail, management reporting, and other extra services for their customers. Defense Commissary AgencyThe Defense Commissary Agency (DeCa) is headquartered in Fort Lee, Virginia and has over 280 retail locations worldwide. These locations sell a variety of groceries, services and electronics. On average compared to commercial pricing military personal save 30% by shopping at commissaries. Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC)
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