Native Nations Gathering in OrlandoNative Nations Gathering in Orlando

Native American OrganizationsNative American Organizationsand

General Services Administration

May 04, 2010

-Welcome-

Native Nations Gathering 2010

Orlando, FL

Native Nations/Tribal Organizations

General Services Administration

Agenda

Native Nations Gathering

GSA Programs Presentations

GSA Multiple Award Schedules/CCR.gov GSA SmartPay Program GSA Automotive/AutoChoice GSA Travel Programs NSN-gov Excess Government Property/GSA Auctions State & Local Programs

Walk away from here with a basic understanding of all the GSA programs your tribe can take advantage of

Objective

GSA Multiple Award Schedules

GSA – Federal Acquisition ServiceSupporting Our Nations Priorities

Federal Agency

America’s only source solely dedicated to procuring for the government

Offer innovative solutions at the best value possible.

GSA Multiple Award Schedules Overview

Multiple Award Schedules are negotiated IDIQ contracts

GSA awards contracts to multiple companies supplying comparable services and products

21,000+ contracts in place

18,000+ companies Over 84% small business Native Owned – 221

Providing over 24M products and services at pre-negotiated discounted prices

GSA Multiple Award Schedules Overview

GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS)

Native Sovereign Nations – 638 Tribal Programs are authorized to use

- Bureau of Indian Affairs

- Indian Health Service

Procurement must be linked back to the 638 contract

GSA MAS

Tribal grant schools are also authorized users of our schedules

Bureau of Indian Education

Health Care Corporations – authorized users

Indian Health Service

NAHASDA 2008 Reauthorization added:(j) Federal Supply Sources-for purposes of section

501of title 40, United States Code, on election by the applicable Indian tribe--

1. each tribe or TDHE shall be considered to be an Executive Agency in carrying out any program, service, or other activity under this Act; and

2. Each Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity and each employee of the Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity shall have access to sources of supply on the same basis as employees of an Executive agency.

MAS Value Proposition

You will realize cost savings

Experience flexibility and choice

Save time

Control the procurement

Very Simple –

Call GSA vendor and ask for GSA pricing

Use internal purchase order

Pay with check or credit card

Using GSA MAS

Engineering Services Furniture & Furnishing Law Enforcement, Fire & Security Tools, Hardware & Machinery Vehicles Temporary Staffing Wildland Fire & Equipment Just to name a few

GSA MASType of Products & Services Offered

SAVINGS!

Winslow Indian Health Care Center – saves 40% when they hire a temp Medical Technologist.

Navajo Nation DIT – Radio - $189 savingsCommercial price $732GSA price $543

Ak-Chin Indian Community – Water/Wastewater Dept saves approx $200K/year

GSA Electronic Tools (eTools)

GSA Advantage – online shopping

GSA eLibrary – contract information

GSA eBuy – online RFQ/RFI

GSA MASSearching for Products & Services

GSA Advantagewww.gsaAdvantage.gov

Salient Characteristics a Must!

Understand the requirement completely

Ask FORM/FIT/FUNCTION Question

Market ResearchBest Practices Using GSA Advantage

Blanket Blanket Purchase Agreements Agreements

www.gsa.gov/bpa

Also known as a BPA Benefits

A way to fill recurring needs while taking advantage Quantity discounts Saving administrative time Reducing paperwork

Flexible – order as little, as much and as often Can be set up for your field offices

GSA eLibrarywww.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov

GSA eBuywww.ebuy.gsa.gov

CCR.govHow do I find native-owned GSA vendors?

You know what they are Which tribal organizations have authority Value Propositions How you use them What types of goods & services are available Savings Tools you need to conduct market research Finding native-owned GSA vendors

GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS)Review

Using GSA MAS-The Basics

Tue - Rm 203AB – 1-2:15pm

Choosing the Right GSA MAS to Meet Your Needs

Thu - Rm 203AB – 1:00-2:15pm

Performing Effective Market Research with GSA eTools

Thu - Rm 306 - 8:00-10:00 am (2hrs)

Experience eBuy

Wed - Rm 307AB - 1:00 – 2:15pm

Thu – Rm 307AB – 2:30-3:45pm

GSA Advantage – The Basics

Wed – Rm 308AB – 1:00-2:15pm

Thu – Rm 308AB – 8:00-9:15am

Relevant Expo Courses

eTools LabAll weekRm 309

Assistance

Region 9 (Az,Ca,Nv)

Advisor for Native Nations

Florence Francis

520-205-2663 (Cell)

florence.francis@gsa.gov

Workshops and TrainingCustomized On-site TrainingGSA questions that pertain to tribes

Assistance-other than Region 9

Customer Service Directors www.gsa.gov/csd

National Customer Service Center1-800-488-3111www.gsa.gov/ncsc

• Free CLP-Certified Training• Network with Federal Experts• Meet with GSA Contract Vendors• Free Meeting Space • Free to Attend!

expo.gsa.gov

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