PMC NEWS ON-LINE (Issue 07-01, January 23, 2007)
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ACQUISITION NEWS FOR DOT

This is designed for electronic distribution to all DOT acquisition personnel.  Most of the information included will not be distributed in hard copy.

Please forward to other DOT acquisition personnel.

Check out our net site for previous issues of the PMC News and other information at:  http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/

ITEMS IN REVIEW

Indefinite Moratorium on Computer Software Upgrades

Effective January 19, 2007, until further notice, there is a moratorium on desktop/laptop computer software upgrades from existing software and internet explorer to Microsoft Vista Office 2007 and Internet Explorer version 7 (see the attached memorandum at http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/ ).  Contracting Officers and purchase card holders are advised that no purchases should be made of these products as directed in the joint memorandum.  The memorandum signed by the Senior Procurement Executive, David Litman and the Chief Information Officer, Daniel Mintz, specifies that within 180 days there will be a Department of Transportation strategic roadmap issued informing you of the agency’s desktop/laptop technology course of action.  The intent of the roadmap is to clarify DOT’s migration direction for FY 2008 and beyond.  Questions or concerns can be directed to Tim Schmidt, Chief Technology Officer at Tim.Schmidt@dot.gov or by phone on (202) 366-2840.    

FAI Acquisition Learning Seminar

FAI is sponsoring an acquisition learning seminar for agency entry level new hires and interns.  Speakers include Paul Denett, Administrator Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials and others.  The discussion topics center on hiring authorities.  For additional information and registration please contact maria_hernandez@sra.com  or by phone on (703) 284-6988.  The date and time for the seminar is Tuesday, January 30, 10:00 am to 11:30am at GSA Auditorium 1800 F Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.

Service to America Medals (Sammies)

As announced by the Chief Acquisition Officer’s Council (CAOC) the Sammies awards program pays tribute to America’s dedicated federal workforce, highlighting those who have made significant contributions to our country.  Your help is needed to nominate exceptional Federal employees.  Nominations can be submitted online at www.servicetoamerica.org  Please click on the following link for additional information  http://caoc.gov/documents/2007_Sammies.pdf.