VA FSS June 2012 eNewsletter

This month’s newsletter offers great information about the upcoming National Veteran Small Business Conference, scheduled for June 26—29, 2012 in Detroit, MI.  Read the In the News section to learn more about these system changes and how they impact you.

Additionally, this month’s Training Center article tackles the issue of the Trade Agreements Act, including a comprehensive list of the designated countries.

This month’s edition also includes:

• FSS Web Corner — Learn about the FSS Tag Cloud and how it can help enhance your web experience;
• FSS FAQ — Learn about the requirement to submit a manufacturer letter of commitment;
• A message from the FSS Service Director’s Office detailing the upcoming pilot program to train GS-1102 contract specialists responsible for awarding and using multiple award schedule contracts;
• Reminder that all contract holders must be compliant with all requirements outlined in the solicitation;
• Around the NAC — Read the P.L. 102-585, Sect. 603, Policy Group’s recently released guidance for manufactures of covered drugs.
• May 2012 Emergency & Disaster Declarations;
• Around the VA — Discover what one local Chicago non-profit is doing to provide assistance and support to our service men, women, and veterans;
• VAMC Spotlight — Learn about the VA's premier healthcare system in Bay Pines, FL;
• Did You Know — Find out how the government is honoring the legacy and achievements of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community in honor of LGBT Pride Month, and discover why our Flag represents the core of our nation’s values of independence, unity, and freedom; and
• A comprehensive listing of contracts awarded in May 2012

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