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The weekly GovPro Newsletter is produced by the editors of Government Product News and Government Procurement Journal. Visit: www.govpro.com a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government. Sponsored by Ford This Week Features Red Cross Sets Record Relief Pace in Katrina's Aftermath The American Red Cross is off to a record-setting pace in its drive to bring shelter, food and safe drinking water to the tens of thousands of Americans impacted by Hurricane Katrina’s assault on the Gulf Coast. Ford Motor Company is more than a global corporation. It's a world of people nearly 400,000 strong, connecting with customers every day. Ford offers the widest variety of trucks built for commercial applications. Everything from E-series cargo vans and wagons to Super Duty F-Series trucks and chassis cabs that can be tailored to meet specific vocational needs. Be sure to visit your local Ford dealer. Your dealer will help you select the right truck and the right services to meet your needs. Lawmakers Exploit, Dread Soaring Gas Prices When Hurricane Katrina came crashing ashore, it sent gasoline costs soaring again and sent state lawmakers scrambling to find ways to cope with the sky-high prices. Strong Hold offers heavy-duty, 12-gauge steel cabinets, tables, and desks with 14-gauge shelves. The strongest storage units available. Job Order Contracting Lays Foundation for Savings By implementing Job Order Contracting (JOC), public agencies can cut costs for countless construction, maintenance, and renovation projects. For nearly 70 years, we at C&H Distributors, LLC, have committed ourselves to keeping America’s businesses running smoothly. We offer the widest selection of material storage, handling, and industrial products, as well as top-notch customer service with our Certified Product Specialists, Perfect Service Policy, Performance Guarantee, and 45-Day Money Back Guarantee. We look forward to continuing to offer you MORE. C&H GSA Restructures to Create Federal Acquisition Service The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced details of a new organizational structure that will combine the Federal Technology Service (FTS) and Federal Supply Service (FSS) into a single Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) with six regional offices. The FAS national office will set policy and take the lead on agency initiatives. The John Deere 4000 Twenty Series Compact Utility Tractors: With increased power, improved comfort and high versatility, this tractor solution is capable of handling the toughest projects on the worksite. The John Deere 2.4L turbo-charged engine offers up to 21-percent more horsepower and up to a 30- percent torque rise, providing more power on demand. For all the details, visit us at John Deere. News Share-in-Savings Initiative Not Yet Tested, GAO Finds More than two years after enactment of the E-Government Act of 2002, implementing regulations and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance for using share-in-savings contracts for information technology have yet to be issued, according to a recent study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). OMB officials indicate that this will change in the near future. Agencies cited a number of reasons that share-in-savings initiatives have not resulted in contract awards for IT projects, including: lack of implementing regulations, difficulty determining baseline costs, and the belief that the return on investment (ROI) using share-in-savings would be insufficient. Archived Webcast Covers Strategic Sourcing Did you miss GovPro's "Transforming Procurement in Pennsylvania--Strategic Sourcing and Shared Services" webcast detailing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's successful efforts at transforming procurement operations? The August 30 webcast has been archived and is available for viewing and downloading. David P. Yarkin's presentation covers the following topics: --The decision to change the Commonwealth's procurement philosophy and adopt a strategic sourcing methodology; To register and view the free webcast, Click Here. News of the Weird Events Green Buildings Conference and Expo Targets HVAC Produced and managed by HPAC Engineering magazine, the Engineering Green Buildings Conference & Expo, September 26 to 28, Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL, is the only green-engineering event specifically targeting mechanical systems (HVAC) engineering professionals. The conference is dedicated to providing guidance and instruction on current green building best practices in the commercial building sector as they apply to design, construction, O&M, and lifecycle processes in environmentally responsible buildings. It includes extensive coverage of the LEED process, costs and benefits. Links Get rid of birds! 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