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1. Native Nations Gathering in San DiegoNative American Organizations andGeneral Services Administration

   May 10, 2011

2. - Welcome - Native Nations Gathering 2011San Diego, CA

   Native Nations/Tribal Organizations General Services Administration
3. GSA Program Presentations Multiple Award Schedules IHBG-Indian Preference GSA SmartPay® 2 GSA Automotive Personal Property State/Local Programs Travel Programs

4. Objective

   At the end of the day I want you to have a basic understanding of all the GSA programs that were presented today and how your tribe or tribal organization can benefit from it.
5. 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
6. Authority to use GSA Programs P.L. 93-638 Hospitals/Clinics Contract schools Tribal programs P.L. 100-297 Grant schools P.L. 110-441 IHBG recipients Yes, it does take an act of Congress.
7. Multiple Award Schedules
8. MAS Overview Multiple Award Schedules are negotiated IDIQ contracts GSA awards contracts to multiple companies supplying comparable services and products
9. MAS Overview 19,000+ contracts in place 15,000+ companies Over 84% small business Native Owned – 228 Providing over 27M products and services at pre-negotiated discounted prices
10. Value Proposition You will realize cost savings Experience flexibility and choice Save time Control the procurement
11. How do I use the MAS? Contact GSA vendor request for GSA pricing Send internal purchase order Pay with check or credit card Simple as ABC
12. 27M Products/Services Furniture and furnishings Temporary staffing Grant management Law enforcement, fire and security Environmental services Construction material/management Office solutions Medical equipment/supplies Just to name a few
13. Success Stories Sage Memorial Hospital saved $6K on blanket/fluid warmers Tohono O’odham Nation – saved $5K on household appliances Pascua Yaqui Tribe – saved $30k on furniture for their new Public Safety bldg
14. Searching forProducts and Services GSA Electronic Tools (eTools) GSA Advantage!® – online shopping GSA eLibrary – contract information GSA eBuy – online RFQ/RFI
15. GSA Advantage!®http://www.gsaadvantage.gov
16. CCR.govNative-owned business w/GSA contracthttp://www.ccr.gov
17. Let’s Review – MAS What are they? What gives you the authority to use? Value propositions Ease of use 27M products and services $$ Savings eTools to conduct market research Finding Native-owned GSA businesses
18. Other Suggested Training Choosing the Right MAS to Meet Your Needs Wed – Rm 28E – 2:30-3:45pm Perform Effective Market Research w/eTools Thu – Rm 28E – 1:00-3:00pm Experience eBuy Thu – Rm 33C – 8:00-9:15am GSA Advantage for Fed/Mil-the Basics Thu – Rm 33C – 1:00-2:15pm eTools Lab Wed-Thu 27A after 1PM
19. AssistanceRegion 9 (AZ,NV,CA)Advisor for Native NationsFlorence Francis520-205-2663 (cell)florence.francis@gsa.gov Training and conferences Customized on-site training GSA questions that pertain to tribes
20. Assistance – Outside Region 9 Customer Service Directors http://www.gsa.gov/csd National Customer Service Center 1-800-488-3111 http://www.gsa.gov/ncsc
21. Questions?
22. Ahe’hee(Thank you)