Program Notes  (12 pages, Dave Clemens, 5/7/2008)

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Episode Summary:  Once you have decided to use the Schedules for services (Episode 1), conducted market research and acquisition planning, and found the Schedule(s)/SIN(s) of best fit (Episode 2), it's time to assemble the Request for Quotations (RFQ).  After finding out what the Schedule contract says, we are ready to include non-conflicting clauses, determine best-value evaluation factors, define the PWS requirements, and specify quote submittal instructions.  In addition to the RFQ content, we also discuss RFQ procedures in answering the question "How many Schedule contractors need to get my RFQ?"  The episode's bonus feature is an interview with FAS General Supplies and Services Director of Acquisition Operations Jeff Koses who helps give us a strategic-level view of the Schedules program as he discusses some exciting new Schedules program initiatives.  Dave Clemens, 5/7/2008.