GSA's Method of Procuring Contracts: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Federal Spending Practices and Open Government of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, Ninety-sixth Congress, First Session, February 6, 1979 |
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... noted in that memorandum was a reference to that this will confirm our conversation to meet on November 18 , 1971 , to discuss the subject report . Senator CHILES . So you had a meeting on February 18 ; what hap- pened at that ...
... noted in that memorandum was a reference to that this will confirm our conversation to meet on November 18 , 1971 , to discuss the subject report . Senator CHILES . So you had a meeting on February 18 ; what hap- pened at that ...
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... report ? Before I comment on each of the above topics , it should be noted that com- petitive procurement is the most preferable method of procuring goods and services for the Federal Government . GAO has repeatedly demonstrated 48.
... report ? Before I comment on each of the above topics , it should be noted that com- petitive procurement is the most preferable method of procuring goods and services for the Federal Government . GAO has repeatedly demonstrated 48.
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... noted that GSA's contract provides for a 25 percent discount on spare parts whereas the California contract provides for only a 221⁄2 percent discount . HAND TOOLS 285 of 312 items contained in a California contract for the period 9/1 ...
... noted that GSA's contract provides for a 25 percent discount on spare parts whereas the California contract provides for only a 221⁄2 percent discount . HAND TOOLS 285 of 312 items contained in a California contract for the period 9/1 ...
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... noted that the California contracts were awarded in December 1968 and that between December 1968 and August 1969 there were several increases in the costs of ma- terial , labor , and transportation . TYPEWRITERS The California price of ...
... noted that the California contracts were awarded in December 1968 and that between December 1968 and August 1969 there were several increases in the costs of ma- terial , labor , and transportation . TYPEWRITERS The California price of ...
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... noted that GSA's contract provides for a 25 - percent discount on spare parts whereas the California contract provides for only a 221⁄2 percent discount . EXHIBIT 7 Discussions with California officials ( Pettko and Fox ) . California ...
... noted that GSA's contract provides for a 25 - percent discount on spare parts whereas the California contract provides for only a 221⁄2 percent discount . EXHIBIT 7 Discussions with California officials ( Pettko and Fox ) . California ...
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20 percent ABERSFELLER areas audit report auditors Audits and Investigations believe budget Buy American Act California contract California prices Chairman clerical committee commodity comparable competitive bids competitive procurement Congressman contractors cost reduction curement DAVIA definite quantity Deputy detailed specifications Director of Audits discount discuss draft report evaluation Federal agencies Federal Government Federal specifications Federal Supply Schedule Federal Supply Service formally advertised procurement Gibson going GSA contract prices GSA price GSA's industry January 11 Kreger Kunzig letter lower manual typewriters manufacturers meeting ment method million Mollica multiple award schedule negotiated Office of Procurement PETTKO procurement agents procurement offices procurement personnel purchased quality control recommend that FSS refrigerator Remington Rand reply response ROBISON savings Senator CHILES Senator DANFORTH Services Administration Spangler specs station wagons STEED STOLAROW subcommittee supplier tion two-step typewriters value analysis VOGT Waldie
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Page 112 - For the purpose of this clause: (I) "Components" means those articles, materials, and supplies which are directly Incorporated in the end products; (II) "End products...
Page 112 - For the purpose of this clause : (i) "components" means those articles, materials, and supplies, which are directly incorporated in the end products; (ii) "end products" means those articles, materials, and supplies, which are to be acquired under this contract for public use; and (iii) a "domestic source end product" means (A) an unmanufactured end product which has been mined or produced in the United States and (B) an end product manufactured in the United States if the cost of the components...
Page 92 - Dr. Rhoads is a Fellow of the Society of American Archivists and a member of the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. He is a contributor of scholarly articles to archival and historical .publications.
Page 94 - fortunate to obtain a man of Mr. Kinsey's qualifications and experience for this key job. He will be a real asset to the agency." Kinsey was formerly a vice president with the consulting firm of Wilkinson. Sedwick & Yelverton. Inc.. of New York and Los Angeles. Prior to that, he was a vice president of Herron Northwest. Inc.. a regional investment banking firm, where he was a member of the New York Stock Exchange. From 1961 to 1968, Kinsey served as a special assistant to the chancellor and director...
Page 91 - Kunzig has traveled widely throughout the world. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and its law school, and a former associate in the law firm of Clark, Ladner, Fortenbaugh, & Young of Philadelphia.
Page 47 - Will you raise your right hand. Do you swear that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Page 142 - Including the procedure by which it will be determined that the requirements have been met.
Page 51 - Do you swear that the testimony you are about to give before the Subcommittee will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you, God? Mr.
Page 8 - I would be happy to try to respond to any questions that you have concerning the matter.
Page 92 - Enersen in San Francisco. He has also practiced with the New York and Washington firm of Royall, Koegel, Rogers & Wells. Mr. Trimmer has served as a trustee of the World Affairs Council of Northern California and as chairman of its Young Adult Forum. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of California. DAVID F. PETERSON David F. Peterson joined the General Services Administration in December 1970, as Acting Executive Director of the Consumer Product Information Coordinating...