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To: steve who wrote (7288)	3/20/1998 9:13:00 AM
From: Hockeyfan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

Comments on INS newsbyte from Steve - This procurement request seems to have very extensive, specific requirements. It's almost as if they are listing off the features of some machines that they ALREADY have: - reads 2D bar codes - captures applicant's signature I would think it would be difficult for other vendors to develop these features if they didn't already have them. Also the contract is "fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity." I wish I could make my purchases that way.

To: steve who wrote (7288)	4/2/1998 3:11:00 PM
From: David	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

Interesting INS stuff . . . . Part 1 . . . Commissioner Doris Meissner testifed on March 31 before the House appropriations subcommittee, and interesting information came out: [From her prepared statement] "In the time since I appeared before you last year, I have created the Executive Office of Naturalization Operations (EONO) to reengineer the naturalization process. Under EONO, INS has implemented strict quality assurances procedures to improve processing, prevent mistakes, and increase accountability." I.e., Richard Newton's post on the bid solicitation from the "Executive Office" was right on the money. That's the one we're looking for. [More from the statement] "As of March 20, 1998, INS had established 47 of 75 planned free standing Application Support Centers (ASCs) and 51 ASCs collocated with existing INS offices. All of these ASCs are currently open and taking fingerprints, in accordance with the FY 1998 Appropriations Act, that required all fingerprints for INS benefits to be taken by the INS or other law enforcement agencies. All 75 free standing ASCs will be open within days. For those who cannot reach the fingerprint sites, a fleet of 45 vans will serve as mobile fingerprint centers or they will be directed to designated law enforcement agencies (DLEAs) operating under sole source agreements with the INS. All DLEAs will use INS fingerprint equipment and receive INS customer service training." OK -- That adds up to 120 centers. At least 120 machines. However, we understand that there will be at least 400 machines involved, eventually. Last year was the 100 unit TP-600 contract, and they could have picked up another 20 machines off the GSA schedule (or else they are doing it manually, at times). The testimony is a bit misleading, since the centers are underequipped. (Otherwise, why would there even be a bid solicitation?)