[FedCom] MT "Fed Files" Column Nov 06 Edition

[rod jones]

--- Ken <rfinder1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> SFO TSA contracted operations still is an oddity since the federal 
> government in many contracted
> operations, still provides access to the federal radio systems for use by 
> the contractor, especially in sensitive type operations.  For example most 
> GSA/ building security is provided by  contracted security forces that uses 
> the FPS radio equipment & frequencies.  The DHS FPS officer's supervise the 
> contracted operations BUT do get involved with direct operations if 
> required.
> 
> K
> 

I beleive it depends on the agency and how the scope of the contract is written. I do know it is
not a requirement for the Federal Government to provide communications equipment, (i.e. radios,
telephones, fax machines, etc). Most federal agencies can write contracts at a Zonal, Regional,
District, or even a local level. Because of this, an agency in one location may provide radios,
but the same agency in another local may not. It may also depend on the function being performed,
one contract group is provided radios where another group working from the same contract may not
be provided equipment.

Just my 2 cents



Rod
Atlanta Area
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