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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ahead of Earth Day, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Dan Tangherlini announced a new GSA Fleet consolidation initiative to give federal agencies the opportunity to replace their aging fleet with hybrid vehicles. Through this initiative, GSA would expand the number of hybrid vehicles in the federal fleet by up to 10,000 vehicles, resulting in the reduction of approximately 1,000,000 gallons of fuel...

GSA Region 4 Integrated Telecommunications Services (GRITS) II Contract Authorizes Level 3 to Bid on Business from Federal Organizations in Southeast Region BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded the company a multiple year competitive contract known as GSA Region 4 Integrated Telecommunications Services (GRITS) II. The contract allows Level 3 to bid on...

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today urged federal officials to save the 911(th) Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, calling it a "link to the world and proof of our commitment to national defense.'' The base is targeted for closure in the coming year, Corbett said, a decision which he called "shortsighted and a mistake.'' "It's not only bad for this region, it's bad for our national security," Corbett said. This base is one of the few adjacent to...

iConstituent, a leader in digital communications, social media and citizen engagement solutions for Federal, State and Local government, today announced that it has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 Contract for Information Technology services (contract number GS-35F-0534Y). Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) December 12, 2012 iConstituent, a leader in digital communication, social media and citizen engagement solutions for Federal, State and Local government,...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 17. 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today signed an executive order to establish a commission to examine and advocate for Pennsylvania's military installations and the important role they play in our local economy and national security. "This panel will monitor federal activities that might affect these bases and work to protect our citizens from the needless loss of important jobs,'' Corbett said. "These bases represent the livelihoods...

Board to elect new chairman on August 15 HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett today announced that he would be stepping down later this month as chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority Board of Commissioners. The governor also announced that he would name Andrew J. Reilly of Middletown Township, Pa. to succeed him on the board. The governor will recommend that at its next regularly scheduled meeting on August 15, the board...

WAUSAU, Wis., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- North Central Data Systems, (NCDS) a leading bulk mailing services provider, announced plans today to apply for a GSA Schedule and actively pursue federal contracts. Government officials utilize GSA Schedules as a means of procuring goods and services knowing that companies on these schedules have been qualified by the General Services Administration (GSA). North Central Data Systems noted the greater demand for bulk mail services within...

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GSA South Carolina is pleased to announce that TCG Technologies Inc. has been awarded a GSA Schedule 581 contract and is now certified to provide goods & services directly to the Federal government. Acknowledging the growth in federal spending through the General Services Administration (GSA), TCG Technologies will place their audio-video installation services and systems on the government's electronic ordering system, GSA...

SAN ANTONIO, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon experts will demonstrate cloud, mobility, machine-to-machine and security technologies designed to simplify government transformation at GSA Training and Expo 2012, Tuesday through Thursday (May 15-17). In addition, Jim Glowacki, Verizon's area vice president for civilian agencies, will participate with industry and federal experts on a General Services Administration-led panel on Wednesday (May 16) on leveraging next-generation...

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GSA South Carolina is pleased to announce that Seahorse Manufacturing, LLC (Seahorse) has been awarded a GSA Schedule 56 contract and is now certified to provide goods & services directly to the Federal government. Acknowledging the growth in federal spending through the General Services Administration (GSA), Seahorse Manufacturing will place their extensive packaged wastewater treatment systems on the government's electronic...