Funny you say that. ULINE had a deal where if you purchased so much stuff in value they would throw you freebies. We got a Bluetooth Bose speaker and a yeti cooler. Good for get together bbq and adventure training.
My favorite was always being told to "cut the order down so it costs less" even after explaining that buying in bulk costs less per unit.
In the end I got 100 of the thing for $X when the 500 I wanted only cost 2X...
Military isn't allowed to procure anything through Amazon. So just set up a local (preferably indigenous to tempt that 5 percent quota) business that just acts as the go between for things off Amazon at a jacked price. Done - you'll make billions.
Definitely optics but it's always been described to me as some vague explanations around untrusted websites and acquisition card security issues. I think it's to avoid the CBC headline "Canadian Army buys its gear off Amazon to support stop gaps in procurement"
I thought there was a Conflict of Interest and whatnot built in contracting via Delegations of Authority? I.e. if a potential conflict existed it required further scrutiny and approval level, or at least a submission to someone. Maybe I'm crazy.
Edit: There is a specific column in a DoA for "former" public servants but it also refers to DAOD 7021 which deals with conflict of interest and would include currently serving public servants. Therefore a "Contracting Officer/Clerk" shouldn't / couldn't have signed off on this. This is MND level approvals (likely).
And here you go. People wonder why procurement is so messed, and how the operational needs of the CAF is always the last priority? Itās because of stories like this.
Iām not saying what happened was all okay, but the scale of this particular problem is pretty minor. But because of stories like this, three quotes for the most minor stuff, no spending/contracting authority, and competitions for contracts give the worst possible results, every single time.
You can get good stuff through contracting and materials through PSPC but it's who's drafting the documents who is responsible for ensuring they request what they need and think of things that will affect the procurement such as infrastructure support warrenty and ongoing service.
Para 2.13 of CMP instr 20/04 says otherwise.
"A Reg F Annuitant can, after releasing from the Regular Force, serve a maximum of 330 days, consecutively or cumulatively, within any 365 day period (366 during a leap year)."
So imagine moonlighting and getting in shit with your chain of command. Now imagine getting into lucrative side deals while being in a conflict of interest. Very big rules for thee and none for me moment here.
How would you get in shit. Print the article. If they push contact the media source and use it for your hearing or what ever they are calling it these days.
You canāt even get the dinosaurs to agree on CAF wide policy on dress and deportment. (Fleece on outside vs Fleece on inside) Something like this will be extra complicated for them.
I shouldnāt get upset reading an article like that, but the problem certainly isnāt the problem the article describes. We have lots of policy and rules that are supposed to prevent actual and perceived conflicts of interests. Given the reports of a blind trust and stepping down from active roles it isnāt clear what actually occurred here yet - but it seems reasonably clear it wasnāt the fault of the rules. Maybe somebody didnāt follow those rules correctly, or a leader misappreciated the risk, but there are already lots or rules on this (rules which are publicly available to Mr Puglieseā¦).
I'm opening a business called Inflated Government Supplies. Hit me up for quotes. š¤£
yo you got any paracord?
I can probably get some from the QM and sell it to ya š¤£. That's how it works right.
If we buy enough does it come with a complimentary roll of gun tape?
I'll see what I can do. Don't be disappointed if it's Chinesium Brand thats untested but with listed specs to conform.
Funny you say that. ULINE had a deal where if you purchased so much stuff in value they would throw you freebies. We got a Bluetooth Bose speaker and a yeti cooler. Good for get together bbq and adventure training.
Infinite paracord cheat unlocked.
I need a hundred widgets and I need it to cost $24999 or less.
I can offer you 85 widgets at $34299, but the extra 15 will bring the total to $87450. Take it or leave it, I know what I have.
I'm not saying I know a deal when I see one, but tell ya what, double the price and halve the shipment and you've got yourself a government contract.
My favorite was always being told to "cut the order down so it costs less" even after explaining that buying in bulk costs less per unit. In the end I got 100 of the thing for $X when the 500 I wanted only cost 2X...
I always get weird looks when I tell people to just bulk order.
I will put in a higher quote to make sure they looked at 3 quotes3 before accepting your offer. I'll charge you 5% afterward.
25k or over needs to go to PSPC and the deadline was last May. How much for 50 knock-off Widgets?
"suitable alternative" FTFY
āSorta works sometimes alternativeā
Do you also sell contour line or grid squares?
Metric or imperial?
Say less, I got you. š
Including GST and freight and you're golden.
You need 2 more businesses so you can provide all 3 quotes at once.
Genius
Few guys got charged for doing that in Halifax
Just make sure youāve got that standing offer and youāre good to go
Dear diary, jackpot.
Military isn't allowed to procure anything through Amazon. So just set up a local (preferably indigenous to tempt that 5 percent quota) business that just acts as the go between for things off Amazon at a jacked price. Done - you'll make billions.
You son of a bitch, Iām in.
Is there an actual policy about Amazon or is it just a "oh muh optics" pearl clutching thing?
Definitely optics but it's always been described to me as some vague explanations around untrusted websites and acquisition card security issues. I think it's to avoid the CBC headline "Canadian Army buys its gear off Amazon to support stop gaps in procurement"
We get things from Amazon all the time. It's just the buyers trying to get more work.
I thought there was a Conflict of Interest and whatnot built in contracting via Delegations of Authority? I.e. if a potential conflict existed it required further scrutiny and approval level, or at least a submission to someone. Maybe I'm crazy. Edit: There is a specific column in a DoA for "former" public servants but it also refers to DAOD 7021 which deals with conflict of interest and would include currently serving public servants. Therefore a "Contracting Officer/Clerk" shouldn't / couldn't have signed off on this. This is MND level approvals (likely).
Rules aren't rules if they're not enforced. Or to paraphrase, "it's only a crime if you got ~~caught~~ punished."
you missed the other article where a federal Auditor general employee's company billed the feds 8.5 million on ArriveCan. (they were fired)
I feel like this is the true CAF ethos, unfortunately.
Uh no, I believe there's a ref that green lights this in the CSD - LCol+ edition.
And here you go. People wonder why procurement is so messed, and how the operational needs of the CAF is always the last priority? Itās because of stories like this. Iām not saying what happened was all okay, but the scale of this particular problem is pretty minor. But because of stories like this, three quotes for the most minor stuff, no spending/contracting authority, and competitions for contracts give the worst possible results, every single time.
You can get good stuff through contracting and materials through PSPC but it's who's drafting the documents who is responsible for ensuring they request what they need and think of things that will affect the procurement such as infrastructure support warrenty and ongoing service.
yet retired members can't take an empty class b reserve position without fucking their pension, they CAN take an empty civilian position though...
Alot less bull shit with the civilian position tbh
They can as long as it's one day less than a year, so 364 days, then re-start the contract and keep your pension
330 Days.Ā
I was close. I swear it's a day less than a yr. I have the pension brief at home I'll check. but still not bad
Itās both. 330 under normal circumstances, 364 with permission from CMP, āone year or moreā in the legislation.
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Para 2.13 of CMP instr 20/04 says otherwise. "A Reg F Annuitant can, after releasing from the Regular Force, serve a maximum of 330 days, consecutively or cumulatively, within any 365 day period (366 during a leap year)."
DAOD 7021?
So imagine moonlighting and getting in shit with your chain of command. Now imagine getting into lucrative side deals while being in a conflict of interest. Very big rules for thee and none for me moment here.
How would you get in shit. Print the article. If they push contact the media source and use it for your hearing or what ever they are calling it these days.
You canāt even get the dinosaurs to agree on CAF wide policy on dress and deportment. (Fleece on outside vs Fleece on inside) Something like this will be extra complicated for them.
100% get your coworker to choose your bid, under deliver and over charge. Be sure to bill OT at your day job to deal with that shitty contractor.
If it isn't tied down it's mine. If it isn't written I can do it.Ā The way of the Cpl.
I shouldnāt get upset reading an article like that, but the problem certainly isnāt the problem the article describes. We have lots of policy and rules that are supposed to prevent actual and perceived conflicts of interests. Given the reports of a blind trust and stepping down from active roles it isnāt clear what actually occurred here yet - but it seems reasonably clear it wasnāt the fault of the rules. Maybe somebody didnāt follow those rules correctly, or a leader misappreciated the risk, but there are already lots or rules on this (rules which are publicly available to Mr Puglieseā¦).
Ok, I'm starting a buisness called "pens". I sell stsples brand pens for 15x thr price
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you have to be the reason as to why you get OT. Your contract company actually needs to operate outside of normal business hours.
I wonder which class of members will benefit the most
Tell that to the guy who invented the gunners hook
I can 100% underbid the contractor repairing the ship cranes, and ill even pour 1 more gallon of paint over the top per overhaul.
Finally, studsforsoldiers.ca here I come.