Government Procurement articles from December 2003

Government Procurement archives from December 2003

Dispute resolution.(Frisch Findings)(Editorial)
December 1, 2003... The earlier you get a contract dispute to the office of your entity's attorney, the better the chances are to resolve the problem without going to court. By encouraging the resolution of civil disputes and the early settlement of litigation...

Technology and outreach efforts diversify city contracts: a strong commitment backs the City of Chicago's efforts to attract and retain minority- and women-owned businesses as repeat vendors.(Diversity)
December 1, 2003... As part of the City of Chicago's Transparency in Government Initiative, city departments use the newest technology to communicate services and facilitate online transactions. Citywide efforts to make government actions apparent and available...

Instant messaging: a portal to online threats? The growth of real-time messaging among computer users presents a host of security concerns for safeguarding sensitive information.(Information Technology)
December 1, 2003... Once confined to the realm of the teen and college set, Instant Messaging (IM) has successfully transitioned from cool tool to business essential. More than 20 million people worldwide currently use IM for work-related tasks, according to...

Navigate IT contracts with vendors to meet mutual goals.(IT Service Contracting)
December 1, 2003... In today's government contracting market there is simply not enough money to modernize all of the government systems that need updating. Exacerbating this reality is the fact that system development failures waste what few resources do exist....

Selective outsourcing speeds information technology upgrades.
December 1, 2003... There has been no better time than now to be an IT outsourcer seeking a government contract. According to a study by INPUT, a service provider for technology vendors, the U.S. federal government's spending on outsourcing will nearly double in...

Top 10 tips on IT procurement.
December 1, 2003... Federal government information technology spending is forecasted to rise approximately 23 percent from $45.4 billion to $68.2 billion over the next five years. The size of spending in combination with the financial stability federal business...

Government purchasing directory / products section.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... Access Control Systems DoorKing. Inc. Onity ADA Compliance Checkers Indl. Products, Inc. Agricultural Implements flail-Master Corp. Harper Industries, Inc., DewEze Air Compressors Hertz Equipment Rental...

Government purchasing directory / vendors section.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... A Accuform Signs, 16228 Flight Path Dr., Brooksville, FL 34604, 800-237-1001, FAX: 800-394-4001, Email: customerservice@accuform.com, Internet: www.accuform.com, Brad Montgomery, Mktg. Coord. AC Delco, 6200 Grand...

Contracting for services.(Procurement Guidelines )
December 1, 2003... First and foremost remember our job is to ensure "Best Value" (1) for our citizens. It is their money. Also remember to "Make the Important Measurable, not the Measurable Important." (2) Use the 5 "Ws" in developing your Scope of Services...

Proposal evaluations.
December 1, 2003... These guidelines offer assistance in the evaluation of proposals received in response to Request for Proposals (RFP). The project/service requested from the vendors must have an estimated cost greater than $25,000. Remember, these are...

Achievement of Excellence in Procurement.
December 1, 2003... How does your procurement organization compare with others? To applaud best practices, the National Purchasing Institute (NPI) founded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) award program in 1995. The AEP is awarded annually to...

Bid notification system wins "Best of the Web".(News)
December 1, 2003... The Hudson Valley Municipal Purchasing Group (HVMPG) was presented with the "Best of the Web" Award for Local Governments by the New York State Forum for Information Resource Management (NYSFIRM) for the Regional Bid Notification and...

DoD announces Radio Frequency ID Policy.(News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the establishment of a Radio Frequency Identification Policy (RFID). The DoD expects RFID technology to greatly improve the management of inventory by providing hands-off processing. The equipment...

Airport to implement RFID baggage tagging system.(News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, NV, will implement radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for use in tracking passenger bags as part of the airport's ongoing commitment to improving customer safety. The new system, operational in...

Contract bundling draws federal, private concerns.(News)
December 1, 2003... The Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Shared Interest Group for Small Business (SIG-SB) released results from a study investigating the interests and issues of small businesses conducting business with the federal government. The two-part report,...

Seattle adopts hybrid transit buses.(News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The City of Seattle, WA, recently purchased 235 buses equipped with diesel-electric hybrid drivetrains for use in transit districts serving the city. Using the buses will save 750,000 gallons of fuel annually, say officials of the King County...

Businesses make strides in cyber security.(News)
December 1, 2003... Information security professionals believe their organizations are at risk for a major cyber attack, but 78 percent say they are now prepared to defend against intrusions, according to a survey released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA)...

Network to set principles for green PC purchases.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Center for a New American Dream's Institutional Purchasing Program, which helps institutional purchasers buy earth-friendly products from less polluting companies, is looking to expand state and local government representation in its...

Web site helps state and local entities improve services and contain costs.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... FileMaker announced a Web site designed to help state and local governments better manage information, improve services to constituents, and increase staff productivity. Featuring professional solutions, as well as free, downloadable solutions...

Geospatial portal offers data access for government, public.(Resources)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Geospatial One-Stop (GOS) portal, overseen by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is the result of an e-government initiative to make access to geospatial information from multiple sources faster and less expensive for all levels of...

The City and County of San Francisco will be using cboss Internet services and technologies.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The City and County of San Francisco will be using cboss Internet services and technologies to offer a range of online government applications that allow citizens and businesses in the city and metropolitan area to securely access government...

Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., has earned a five-year contract.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., has earned a five-year contract to provide utility monitoring and controls systems (UMCS) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The contract, valued at up to $200 million through 2008, authorizes...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has purchased nine additional Opus buses from the Witchita.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has purchased nine additional Opus buses from the Witchita, KS-based Optima Bus Corp. after recently adding 11 passenger vehicles to its fleet. The Opus buses service both the City of Knoxville and the...

M/A-COM, Inc.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... M/A-COM, Inc., a business unit of Tyco Electronics and manufacturer of IP-based public safety communication systems, announced the signing of an $11 million contract, with training, life-cycle maintenance and options to exceed $16 million,...

Mitchell Humphrey.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Mitchell Humphrey, a St. Louis-based developer of accounting software solutions, announced the addition of the City of San Jose, CA, as a new accounting software client. The city will use FMS II Fixed Assets system to record and manage over...

The State of California has selected the information technology (IT) sector of Northrop Grumman Corp. to provide project management services for California's Child Support Automation System (CCSAS) project.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The State of California has selected the information technology (IT) sector of Northrop Grumman Corp. to provide project management services for California's Child Support Automation System (CCSAS) project. CCSAS is run by the state Department...

American Science and Engineering, Inc.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... American Science and Engineering, Inc., a provider of X-ray detection technology, announced an order for 19 Model 101ZVan X-ray inspection systems, valued at approximately $4.1 million, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The...

Severn Trent Services.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Severn Trent Services announced that it has been awarded two, five-year contracts (including options) to operate newly acquired utility systems in Citrus and Lee Counties, FL. Awarded by the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA), a...

NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Ames Research Center have awarded IES Interactive Training, provider of use-of-force training products that develop judgment and decision-making skills for law enforcement, military, and government professionals, contracts totaling nearly $200,000 for digital simulation technology.(Contract)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Ames Research Center have awarded IES Interactive Training, provider of use-of-force training products that develop judgment and decision-making skills for law enforcement, military, and government professionals,...

Tele-Works.(Contracts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Tele-Works announces a new contract with the City of New Iberia, LA, for FirstResponder!, a communications and interactive broadcasting system capable of distributing Web-based content to all types of devices in the event of a disaster or...

Access Innovations, Inc.(GSA Contracts)
December 1, 2003... Access Innovations, Inc., a provider of customized database creation and information handling tools and technologies, announced today that its Data Harmony software suite and supporting services is now listed on the U.S. GSA schedule. Access's...

A walk on the other side: the frustrations of contracting with government.(Common Sense)
December 1, 2003... With over 25 years as a public procurement professional in federal, state and local government under my belt, I retired from public service in 1996 and established my own business providing government entities with consulting services. I...