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Week Ending May 27, 2005

HR 2066 to establish a Federal Acquisition Service, to replace the General Supply Fund and the Information Technology Fund with an Acquisition Services Fund, and for other purposes.

BRIEF

   A good bit of how the Federal government acquires, distributes and disposes of everything from staplers to buildings is often the job of the General Services Administration.(GSA) This bill adds an element to GSA called the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and promises to be more involved in the acquisition of information technology and general acquisition as well.

  A commission would be in charge and the FAS would also be regionally managed by five regional managers. Two existing Funds, one for information technology and the other for general supply will be merged for use by the new commission. Government agencies would be charged to acquire properties.

   The use of the Funds to pay for personal services (consulting services) is authorized.

  If you are fortunate enough to work for the GSA and the FAS wants to retain your unique or highly qualified services you could be eligible for a bonus of up to fifty percent of your pay if the FAS thinks you are going to leave. But the bonus is not available if your were appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate, if you are a non-career employee or if you are not in the competitive service because of a need for confidentiality, policy-determination / making or are a policy advocate.

Sponsor: Representative Tom Davis (R-VA-11^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote (May 23, 2005)

Cost to the taxpayers:

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