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Are the 8(a) STARS contracts available for use in GSA’s E-Buy procurement tool?

KTC-Stars FAQ
Not at the present time; however, we anticipate that all of GSA’s GWACs will be available on GSA’s E-Library in October 2004 and in E-Buy in fiscal year 2005. The 8(a) STARS contracts were awarded under the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)) and FAR part 19.8.
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How does GSA manage contracts with companies who aren’t utilizing their 8(a) STARS contract?

KTC-Stars FAQ
One of GSA’s strategic goals is to operate efficiently and effectively. In support of this goal, the Small Business GWAC Center will be monitoring the amount of sales produced by its industry partners. Contract holders who fail to produce more than $100,000 in sales during the first three years of the contract will find their contract terminated by the government.
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What is the GSA fee for using 8(a) STARS?

KTC-Stars FAQ
There is a contract access fee of 0.75% built into the contractors’ labor rates. This fee covers operating costs associated with contract administration and training customers on the proper use of the contracts.
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Do today’s e-procurement catalog management solutions solve the problems stated above?

Vinimaya - FAQ's
First, this dual approach creates user interface problems, which contributes greatly to the aforementioned user adoption problems. How? If you have 10 "punchouts" and 30 "local" catalogs, your users must learn to navigate 11 different interfaces (the 10 supplier online catalogs plus the e-procurement search interface for accessing the "local" catalogs) to find what they are looking for! Second, it limits supply options.
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Did a company need a GSA Schedule contract prior to receiving an award under 8(a) STARS?

KTC-Stars FAQ
No. One of our goals is to provide an opportunity for small businesses to develop a track record and move on to larger, more competitive environments such as the GSA Schedule contracts.
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How does a federal agency access 8(a) STARS contracts?

KTC-Stars FAQ
Ordering offices have two methods of accessing the 8(a) STARS contracts. A contracting officer may request a delegation of authority from the Small Business GWAC Center to use the contracts. An ordering activity may also reach the 8(a) STARS contracts through the assisted services offered by the GSA Federal Technology Service.
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Why is a "green" procurement tool for electronics needed?

Frequently Asked Questions
Recognizing the environmental impacts associated with the manufacture, use, and disposal of electronic product, growing numbers of purchasers were seeking ways to buy more environmentally preferable computer products. Purchasers were beginning to ask for a standard set of environmental attributes they could use to compare products. At the same time, manufacturers were seeking clarity about how to define a "green" computer.
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How can I find out about government contracts available to 8(a) firms?

Small Business Administration
To learn about contracting opportunities available to 8(a) firms, contact your Business Opportunity Specialist or Procurement Center Representative located nearest you: Business Opportunity Specialists (BOS), located in SBA District Offices, provide business development assistance to active 8(a) participants.
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Does Women’s Ministries have sermons by women available to use? How do I get one or more?

Women's Ministries
Yes, we do. You can go to Sermon of the Month and find a new sermon each month or a variety or sermons that have been specifically prepared for or by women. There are also sermons that are part of the Special Day Packets for this year and those from past years that are archived that are available. Don’t be afraid to develop your own. You might want to begin with some of the stories of women in the Bible as you can identify with those women.
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What is the Governor’s Sterling Award (GSA)?

Monroe County, FL - Frequently Asked Questions
The GSA is the state of Florida’s most prestigious award for performance excellence. The GSA assessment process leads to the recognition and designation of "Role Model for Organizational Performance Excellence." The award is not given for specific products or services. It is given to organizations for their achievements in quality and business performance and to raise awareness about the importance of quality and performance excellence as a competitive edge.
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How can I learn more about DISA’s contracts?

Untitled Document
There are several sources you can use to access information about DISA’s contracts. The 2004 DISA Contracts Guide <link to Contracts Guide> is a comprehensive guide to the contracts that the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) currently has available. Information is also available through the DITCO web site at http://www.ditco.disa.mil/hq/contracts/index.asp and https://www.ditco.disa.mil/dcop/public/asp/dcop.asp.
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Can we buy advance quantities of Bob’s books for our attendees?

Frequently Asked Questions about Canadian Bob ‘Idea Ma...
Of course! Bob has authored 9 business, leadership and career building books, 4 success systems, a mini-book series and a new series of e-books to assist his clients and audiences reach their potential and actualize their dreams. Many of Bob’s programs are drawn from and support his writing. We can make bulk purchases available for your group, and can even customize the inside cover, if given enough lead-time for printing and shipping.
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Question: 8. Can I use the DXDebit available to transfer to Reserve to buy more Digots?

Videos Training FAQ
Answer: NO. In order to insure a more stable long term growth, DXinOne does not allow you to transfer from DXDebit available to Reserve. You can only Outxchange your DXDebit available. Then once it Outxchanges to your e-gold, you can then inxchange it back to incoming Then from incoming move it to Reserve to buy more Digots.
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What is E-Procurement?

Welcome to Eprocurement.gov.in
eProcurement is a process of procuring the items electronically using internet. This facility drastically reduces the procurement cycle time and reduces most of the indirect costs.
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Can I install my Atmosphere on a client’s computer for their use?

Spectrasonics - Atmosphere FAQs
Not unless they are a licensed user. They will need their own serial number and registration to be licensed to use the instrument. It’s not actually unusual at all or even unique to Spectrasonics. In fact, this is the identical type of license agreement used by thousands of sample libraries, virtually all sample-based virtual instruments and the vast majority of music software.
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Can state and local governments buy off of 8(a) STARS?

KTC-Stars FAQ
No. Since 8(a) STARS is a Government Wide Acquisition Contract, or GWAC, it is authorized by the Clinger-Cohen Act to provide technology solutions to the federal government only. Special authority was granted to GSA to offer the IT Schedule 70 contracts to state and local governments to assist them in meeting their technology requirements.
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Who is eligible to use GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts?

About GSA: FAQ
GSA Order ADM 4800.2E, "Eligibility to Use GSA Sources of Supply and Services," provides detailed information regarding those agencies, activities, and organizations that have been determined to be eligible to use GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts.
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Can anyone other than the county buy off county contracts?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Monroe County, NY
Yes, bid specs with the other agencies clause which states that the contractor must honor the prices, terms and conditions of this contract with any and all municipalities, school districts, fire districts and other district or public authority within Monroe County. Contracts that eligible agencies may use are included in the Current and Recent Opportunities section of this website.
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Can Procurement and Contracts disapprove a requisition?

Procurement and Contracts
No. Once the department has approved the requisition, it automatically prints in the Office of Procurement and Contracts. If there is a problem with the requisition at this point, it must be cancelled and the process started over. Only the Office of Procurement and Contracts may cancel a requisition.
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What are the steps in AP’s competitive procurement process?

Association Power - FAQ
uses a four step process to procure electricity at the lowest rates and under the best terms and conditions possible. AP gathers load profile data for all of its members and analyzes that data to group its membersinto various pools based on their load characteristics. These pools will be grouped into blocks,which will be how the contract is awarded to retailers. AP sends notice to its members that it intends to seek bids from REPs in 20 days. The notice willinclude a minimum savings projection.
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What are Stars? How do I gain them and what can I use them for?

Play65 FAQ, Backgammon Frequently asked questions
You receive a Star for each dollar you play for. You gain Stars regardless if you won or lost the match. Stars are accumulated when playing for real money games only (meaning: there are no Stars in fun money play mode).
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How can my organization apply for the Governor’s Sterling Award (GSA)?

Monroe County, FL - Frequently Asked Questions
The first step for an applicant is to submit the GSA Application of Intent. Applicant organizations then submit a 50-page written application to be evaluated by a team of Sterling Examiners. The application is scored against the seven Sterling Criteria categories. The process includes a substantial four to six day on-site review by the team to clarify and verify the written application.
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How much can B use from her CPF account to buy A’s share?

CPF Board - Public Housing Scheme - my CPF 2
The amount of CPF savings that B may use from her account to buy A’s share is calculated as follows: Since B has already withdrawn $70,000 as the principal amount, she can withdraw another $200,000 to buy A’s share of the flat. Further withdrawal from her CPF account in excess of the new valuation limit of $270,000 will be subject to her Available Housing Withdrawal Limit (AHWL).
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What e-procurement catalog management solutions are available today?

Vinimaya - FAQ's
Most companies use a combination of Catalog Management Tools (e.g. Requisite, Saqqara) for maintaining "local" supplier catalog files, and XML "punchout" (e.g. Ariba cXML Punchout, SAP OCI Roundtrip) to connect directly to their suppliers' online catalogs. Some also pay service providers (e.g. SciQuest, ePlus) to do it for them.
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Does this mean that I can’t use Atmosphere when working on someone else’s project?

Spectrasonics - Atmosphere FAQs
This type of use is very standard and not a problem at all. The "single user" is defined as the person who is licensed to use the software instrument. This means that the licensed user can use it on an unlimited number of musical projects they are involved in. This can be a person’s own project, a project where they are acting as a producer for another artist, as a session musician performing on someone else’s project live or in the studio, etc, etc.
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Where can I buy Elliot’s?

Elliot's Originial Hound Sauce
Elliot’s Hound Sauce is available online and at selected retailers locations. To buy it online, simply click on the “Go Shopping” link and some Hound Sauce® will be on its way to your friend’s belly! To find a retailer near you click here, Retail Locations.
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How does GSA choose the hotels it contracts with?

GSA 2006 Annual Meeting - Lodging/Meeting Costs
In some cities, there is only one possible headquarters hotel. In cities where there are multiple choices, we choose headquarters hotels based on a number of factors, including an adequate amount of meeting space, distance from the convention center, sleeping room rates, hotel and service quality, and the suitability of negotiated contract terms. After the headquarters hotel is established, GSA Meetings staff works to secure a good mix of viable options for attendees.
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When will the SECTOR be available to LEA’s who wish to use it?

Traffic Records Committee
The state is currently in the process of developing the SECTOR application with a vendor and is scheduled to have the application available for LEA’s by June of 2007.
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