Government Procurement articles from April 2003

Government Procurement archives from April 2003

Hybrid electric vehicles. (Frisch Findings).
April 1, 2003... With policy changes before the House and Senate, positive feedback from fleet maintenance professionals, and a major cooperative contract in the works, 2003 may yet become the Year of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). As this year's Energy...

First responders signal red alert for safety dollars; although the need for hometown security has reached an all-time high, cities have yet to receive sufficient funds for public-safety equipment. (Homeland Security)(Cover Story).
April 1, 2003... Following the terrorist attacks to our nation on September 11, 2001, many realizations came to light. Besides demonstrating U.S. vulnerability to terrorist attacks on American soil, the events showed the bravery of public-safety forces, as well...

Water utility's purchasing division envisions revisions; in an effort to improve service to ratepayers, purchasers at East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) dove into a plan to create a more proactive procurement process. (Proactive Procurement).
April 1, 2003... Like many procurement departments, the Purchasing Division at East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) in 1995 was a bureaucratic, commodity-focused organization oriented to the task of converting purchase requests into purchase orders....

Contracting for services makes cents; performance contracts that purchase specific levels of service reduce total delivered costs. (Performance Contracts).
April 1, 2003... Historically, contracting for the public sector has involved extensive details on how to perform a service or provide a product. It is the job function of the procurement official to provide the proper specifications to various suppliers to...

GSA updates Web site and processes. (Meet The Pros).(General Services Administration )
April 1, 2003... The General Services Administration (GSA) secures the buildings, products, technology, and other essentials that federal agencies require to operate. GSA resource experts procure space, furniture, equipment, computers, and telecommunications...

False Claims Act.
April 1, 2003... Federal, state, and local governments comprise an enormous percentage of the U.S. economy. Sooner or later most companies will do business with one of these governmental entities. When that happens, it is important to be aware of the False...

Computer platform frees up valuable desk space. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... J-Mobile Series rolls on casters to desired site. Holds laptop computers, including those with external mouse and keyboard, as well as any compact PC with flat panel display. Includes retractable keyboard tray. Offers 5 ins. of adjustability...

Kiosks come in countless custom configurations. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... Ideal for government offices or sports facilities, Compar KIOSKS can convey information, dispense tickets, streamline sales and purchases, and more. Pictured model features 17-in. CRT touchscreen, curved design, and side display that accepts...

Interactive whiteboard unites with computers. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... Model 3000i SMART BOARD, with integrated projector, turns user's PC or Macintosh computer into a powerful tool for teaching, collaborating, and presenting. Also enhances videoconferencing and data conferencing in classrooms or meeting rooms...

S-shaped seating adds bold accent to offices or lobbies. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... Sporting European design, Big Arm multi-purpose bench provides an inviting resting place in entryways or atriums. Wide armrests double as mini desk for a laptop computer or cup of coffee. Fabric cover (in red or black) removes for easy...

Hand-held device provides portal to e-mail, Internet browsing, and phone features. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... For integrated communications, Tungsten W offers a combination of wireless e-mail, text messaging, Internet browsing, telephone features (including conference calls and caller ID), and network applications to provide mobile workers with...

Modular office partitions cater to fast relocation or expansion. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... With System 40, all panels are interchangeable and need no mechanical fasteners for assembly. Wall and window panels, as well as doors, adapt to any configuration or wall height. Door trim and moldings match selected design for a coordinated...

Ergonomic arm mounts computer monitor to desk, table, or wall. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... Gas Assist Monitor Arm adjusts both horizontally and vertically to fit operator's comfort level. Height adjusts in 12-in. range. Reduces stress on operator's neck muscles and spinal cord by placing monitor at ergonomic position--approximately...

Desktop declassifier destroys delicate data on disks. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... Model 1200 CD Media Eraser and Declassification System quickly removes all data from CD-ROMs, including writeable, rewriteable, and WORM disks. Certified by the Department of Defense and National Security Agency for all security levels....

Stand-alone scanner quickly converts hard-copy archives into digital files. (Product Spotlight).
April 1, 2003... Model TDS410, an entry-level monochrome scanner, caters to low-volume users and wide-format needs. Outputs digital files in 1 of 3 standard formats: CALS, TIFF, or PDF. Allows scanned images to be stored and printed in computer-aided design...

Bid-To-Goal procurement program up for award. (News).(San Diego Public Contract Operations' Bid-to-Goal Program )
April 1, 2003... After four years and an impressive cost savings of $53 million, San Diego Public Contract Operations' Bid-to-Goal Program has made the short list for the Innovations in American Government Award, receiving a $10,000 grant as one of 15 finalists...

State helps businesses sell to all levels of government. (News).
April 1, 2003... The State of New York helps businesses sell to state, federal, and local government--major purchasers of a wide variety of goods and services. New York State budgets for over $8.5 billion worth of contracts annually. New York schools, colleges,...

Senate hears negative testimony on contract bundling practices. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... While testifying before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Eric Adolphe, CEO of OPTIMUS Corp., called government contract bundling "the key government contractual challenge that we face." The hearing, entitled...

Police hit the streets with mobile command unit. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Baltimore police are now able to move their central command anywhere in the city during a disaster with the aid of a AWACS on wheels--a Winnebago-sized vehicle. The unit can be operated unmanned if necessary and can be remotely controlled...

Policy options report covers investment in telecommunications. (Resources).(Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program report)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program (C&S) released a report on the future of communications regulatory paradigms in light of potential new models for spectrum policy, the changing telecommunications market environment, and...

Conference covers A-76 circular revisions. (Resources).(International Truck and Engine Corporation Web site)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... International Truck and Engine Corporation today launched a new vocation-specific Web site, www.inter nationaldelivers.com/government, to assist government customers in the specification process. The site aims to be a complete educational and...

White paper looks at supply chain efficiencies. (Resources).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... "ERP vs. SCE: Choosing Enterprise Resource Planning or Supply Chain Execution Technology for Supply Chain Efficiency and Savings" provides criteria for evaluating general warehousing, labor and task management, and transportation management,...

Expo provides source for display, projection, audio, and videoconferences. (Resources).(InfoComm 2003)(The International Communications Industries Association, Inc.)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2003... Plan to attend InfoComm 2003, the conference and exhibition for the audiovisual (AV) communications and systems integration industry, held at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, May 31 to June 6, 2003. The week-long...

Historic records archive opens online resource. (Resources).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... More than 50 million records from the National Archives are online in the form of a searchable database. The records, drawn from 20 federal agencies, include information ranging from Civil War battles to family immigration files, and much more....

Rainbow Technologies, Inc., announced that its Mykotronx subsidiary has negotiated a 30-month agreement with the National Security Agency. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Rainbow Technologies, Inc., announced that its Mykotronx subsidiary has negotiated a 30-month agreement with the National Security Agency to provide its KIV-7HSB high-assurance encryption products to the Department of Defense (DOD)...

Unisys announced a three-year, approximately $35 million extension to its outsourcing contract with Chicago, IL. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Unisys announced a three-year, approximately $35 million extension to its outsourcing contract with Chicago, IL, to manage the city's IT infrastructure. Thanks to the city's network and interactive Web site, lines at City Hall are...

Dynamic Systems, Inc., a Los Angeles-based technology and services provider, announced a $5.1 million contract with four U.S. naval bases--Portsmouth, Pearl Harbor, Puget Sound, and Norfolk Naval Shipyards--to consolidate and streamline the bases' Sun Microsystems technology maintenance services. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Dynamic Systems, Inc., a Los Angeles-based technology and services provider, announced a $5.1 million contract with four U.S. naval bases--Portsmouth, Pearl Harbor, Puget Sound, and Norfolk Naval Shipyards--to consolidate and streamline the...

SchlumbergerSema announced it has been awarded a comprehensive $34 million information technology (IT) outsourcing services contract with Lee County Government of Lee County, FL. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... SchlumbergerSema announced it has been awarded a comprehensive $34 million information technology (IT) outsourcing services contract with Lee County Government of Lee County, FL. The contract provides comprehensive support of Lee County's IT...

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has chosen Accela to implement a $4.9 million dollar contract. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has chosen Accela to implement a $4.9 million dollar contract designed to protect and preserve the area's water supply. Accela's Automation software will automate and track the land...

The Port of Manatee, FL, has contracted Sarasota-based software company Guardian Solutions to install $175,000 worth of video surveillance equipment that could save the port a significant amount of money. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Port of Manatee, FL, has contracted Sarasota-based software company Guardian Solutions to install $175,000 worth of video surveillance equipment that could save the port a significant amount of money while helping to deter terrorists. ...

The Haledon, NJ, Police Department has acquired a new mobile data system that enables officers to file reports and access information from their vehicles. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Haledon, NJ, Police Department has acquired a new mobile data system that enables officers to file reports and access information from their vehicles. Previously, the officers had to call in to dispatchers. The department is the first...

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has awarded a contract valued for at least $7.3 million to AMB America, the U.S. division of ABM United Kingdom, to develop an automated records management system. (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has awarded a contract valued for at least $7.3 million to AMB America, the U.S. division of ABM United Kingdom, to develop an automated records management system. The technology allows real-time sharing of...

Plateau Systems announced it has been selected to manage Web-based and classroom learning for thousands of employees at one of the largest environmental cleanups in the United States: the treatment of all radioactive waste in underground storage tanks at the Department of Energy's (DOE). (Contracts).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Plateau Systems announced it has been selected to manage Web-based and classroom learning for thousands of employees at one of the largest environmental cleanups in the United States: the treatment of all radioactive waste in underground...

Readers.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Thanks for tile great article ["Cooperative Contracts Boost Purchasing Power," February 2003] written by Sharon Potoczak in your February issue of Government Procurement. My staff members are thrilled with the exposure and realize that even...

Destination frustration. (Common Sense).
April 1, 2003... What good is a map, if you don't know where you are to begin with? You can't possibly chart a course or determine the resources needed to arrive. That sounds pretty logical, doesn't it? Yet we continuously avoid asking for directions and...