[Federal Register: April 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 74)]
[Notices]               
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

 
Multiple Award Schedule Advisory Panel; Notification of Public 
Advisory Panel Meetings

AGENCY: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award 
Schedule Advisory Panel (MAS Panel), a Federal Advisory Committee, will 
hold public meetings on the dates and times given below to discuss the 
multiple award schedules (MAS) program. GSA utilizes the Schedules 
program to establish long-term Governmentwide contracts with 
responsible firms to provide Federal, State, and local government 
customers with access to a wide variety of supplies (products) and 
services.
    The MAS Panel will develop advice and recommendations on MAS 
program pricing policies, provisions, and procedures in the context of 
current commercial pricing practices. Specifically, the MAS Panel will 
review the MAS policy statements, implementing regulations, 
solicitation provisions and other related documents regarding the 
structure, use, and pricing for the MAS contract awards.

DATES: Initial meeting: The initial meeting of the MAS Panel will take 
place on Monday, May 5, 2008, beginning at 10 a.m. and adjourning no 
later than 5 p.m.
    Second Meeting: The second meeting for the Panel is scheduled for 
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Initial meeting: The initial meeting location is AIA 
Building, 2nd Floor, 1725 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The 
building is at the corner of 18th Street and New York Avenue. Entrance 
to the building is on either 18th Street or New York Avenue.
    Second Meeting: The second meeting will be held at the General 
Services Administration, 1800 F Street, NW., 1st Floor Auditorium, 
Washington, DC 20405. Please enter the GSA building on F Street at the 
center of the block. The Auditorium is on the street level to the left 
inside the entrance. GSA is a secure facility and proper Government 
issued identification is required for entry. Please allow sufficient 
time for building entry procedures.
    Subsequent meeting dates, locations, and times will be published at 
least 15 days prior to the meeting date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information on the Panel meetings, 
agendas, and other information can be obtained at http://www.gsa.gov/
masadvisorypanel or you may contact Ms. Pat Brooks, Designated Federal 
Officer, Multiple Award Schedule Advisory Panel, U.S. General Services 
Administration, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 911, Arlington, VA 22205; 
telephone 703-604-3406, fax 703-605-3454; or via e-mail at 
mas.advisorypanel@gsa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Oral comments: Requests to present oral 
comments must be in writing (e-mail or fax) and received by Ms. Brooks 
at the above address seven (7) business days prior to the meeting date. 
Each individual or group requesting an oral presentation will be 
limited to a total time of five minutes. Speakers should bring at least 
50 copies of their comments for distribution to the reviewers and 
public at the meeting.
    Written Comments: Written comments must be also received seven (7) 
business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be 
provided to the Panel for their consideration prior to the meeting. 
Comments should be supplied to Ms. Brooks at the address/contact 
information noted above in the following format: One hard copy with 
original signature and one electronic copy via e-mail in Microsoft 
Word.
    Availability of Materials: All meeting materials, including meeting 
agendas, handouts, public comments, and meeting minutes will be posted 
on the MAS Panel Web site at http://www.gsa.gov/masadvisorypanel or 
http://www.gsa.gov/masap.
    Meeting Access: Individuals requiring special accommodations at 
these meetings should contact Ms. Brooks at

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least ten (10) business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate 
arrangements can be made.

    Dated: April 11, 2008.
David A. Drabkin,
Acting Chief Acquisition Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-8252 Filed 4-15-08; 8:45 am]

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