How FAR is the FAR when Devastation is involved?

by Dannie E. James Sr.
Government Business CoachSultants LLC


Early part of March 2011, I realize just how far the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) traveled. I spend an enormous amount of time researching and understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation and other government regulations to support the goals and objectives of government agencies contracting departments as well as contractors attempting to do business with the government. What got my attention during my research and training is that this regulation among others stretches beyond the United States. Places located in the Asian Pacific known as Yokosuka Japan, the home of the Commander Navy Installation Command (CNIC) is also required to comply with this regulation.

I was selected to provide a series of training to the U.S. Fleet & Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Contracting Office at Yokosuka Japan in February 2011 with a delivery date of March 9 thru 11 2011, very significant dates. The training consist of a three day training workshop that covered; File Documentation, Sources Sought Justification and Fair & Reasonable Price Determination. Once I received the notice to proceed, I immediately started researching regulations outside, the FAR requirements that supported training foreign US Commands Contracting Departments. For the Asia Pacific, outside of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), I had to brush up on the Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulations Supplement (NMCARS) and the U.S. Fleet & Industrial Supply Center Acquisition Supplement.

After conducting such a detailed assessment of other regulations requirements, I decided to research things to do in Japan and what the weather would possibly be like. I wanted to ensure I got some site seeing in and I wanted to dress appropriately while in Japan. The forecast weather was determined to be high 40 degrees for that area during my visit and there were plenty of sites to see. I was more than ready to complete my workshop before even getting started.

Fast forward after my workshop; on March 11th I was walking back to the Yokosuka Navy Lodge located on the base. I walked through a tunnel which was nearly 40 meters long. Mid way in the tunnel I was jolt with a force that nearly through me into oncoming traffic in the tunnel. Not familiar with the earth moving such as this I wasn’t sure what had happen. My view was limited due to the fact that I was in the tunnel and I could only see the opening and the rear of the tunnel. After I made it to through the end of the tunnel I received another jolt that nearly knocked me to my knees. I immediate realize that this was not normal.

After observing everyone outside their buildings and finally making it to Navy Lodge, I realize that I had experienced an earthquake. From the initial jolt in the tunnel, and routine evacuations of our hotel, until my arrival back to the United States March 13th , I had never experienced anything of this magnitude and devastation. Yokosuka Japan Navy Base is located on the water; we experience high water rushing land but never experience a true Tsunami. With the thought of water rushing on land at 400 miles an hour and 40 feet high surely put fear in ones thoughts.

So you ask me how FAR is the FAR when Devastation is involved? I say it is as FAR as Yokosuka Japan where contracting regulations remain the same. Let’s continue to pray for those who were effective by the earthquake and the Tsunami in Japan.




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Are You Fed Up With Them Annoying Voice Messages & Calls?

By C. Henry Adams Tuesday March 29th, 2011

Every time I turn around and I mean just about every week, Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. receives a phone call from an annoying telemarketer guaranteeing us thousands of dollars if you calculate it, for doing this one thing...

Whatever the one thing in the message which is always nearly the same, we never find out or even care to go further to try. One reason being, if what they say was true, nobody and again I mean nobody in America would be broke or penniless.

Anyway, its pay back time. Below, are telephone numbers of telemarketers that call us. Oh, we do not know the name of the company or who it is. Please feel free to investigate them yourself or avoid them like we do.

1) +1-407-429-2265 Orlando, FL
2) +1-801-903-5915
3) +1-206-339-6144 Seattle, WA
4) +1-206-888-6128 Seattle, WA
5) +1-904-229-0187 Jacksonville, FL
6) +1-617-648-3944 Boston, MA
7) +1-206-309-9696 Seattle, WA
8) +1-801-701-7338 Pleasant Grove, UT
9) +1-800-787-5829
10) +1-206-905-2090 Seattle, WA
11) +1-801-753-9393 Lehi, UT
12) +1-317-755-4069 Indianapolis, IN
13) +1-855-227-4101
14) +1-218-385-3838 New York Mills, MN
15) +1-206-338-0543 Seattle, WA





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A Name Change For BIE & Its CEO

As of today March 24th, 2011, the C. Henry Adams and BIE, Inc. Blogs will become BIE MG Blogs.

C. Henry Adams, the President & CEO of Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. has decided that he would like to lessen his role relating to the Blogs Series to focus his attention on other areas of the business.

In doing so, BIE Media Group will now open the blog to guest writers from around the World relating to small & medium-sized business concerns, events, research and growth to name a few.

C. Henry Adams is quoted as saying, "It was always my intention to eventually relinquish myself from solely trying to write a blog while expressing my opinion in a blunt, but professional manner."



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BIE Media Group Wants To Share Its Calendar

BIE Media Group is announcing today to the World, March 24th, 2011- that it would like to share its Google Calendar. What does this mean? Well, basically - the Department of Broadcasting Interest Enterprise, Inc. will give companies, non-profit organizations and government entities alike access to post their events on BIE Media Group Networking Calendar.

What's the catch? There is no catch. Well, in order for this concept to work successfully, those organizations must allow BIE Media Group to post its events in return on their calendar for 'free'.

Now, to make this a fair trade, we are only asking to exchange on 'Google Calendars' at the moment.

However, if you don't have a Calendar and would like us to post your event on our Calendar, there will be a nominal fee imposed for the labor.

The fee could be set-up for a one-time payment or monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annual as well. Also, we can help you embed a Google Calendar into your website for a Coaching Fee.

For more details, please call, voice-mail, text us or email us. (404) 348-8319 media@biemediagroup.com.


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"Ride or Die, Do or Die that is the Question in 2011"

On Sunday, March the 20th, 2011; after reading many News articles online regarding the United Nations Resolution 1973 being enacted to create a No-Fly Zone over Libya, I made the following remarks via Tweeter and other social networks or media below:
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Alright, just running my mouth here. But, to abstain from voting is like 'setting on the fence & watching what happens before deciding'.

Whereas, when things get tough, certain people who talk tough decide they don't want anything to do with it. What's up with that nonsense?

I tell you what, maybe we need to stop trying to solve other people's problems. But, if we did, how could we call ourselves 'united'?

Just one more thing before I close my mouth. You ever heard of these sayings, "Ride or Die" (or) "Do or Die"? Well, they are REAL sayings.

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The bluntly opinionated statements above by myself can be interpret in many ways. Therefore, it is my obligation to say that in the World, just like in a business or even in your community when dealing with a bad Neighbor; you will be forced at some point to make unpopular decisions or actions that are in the best interest of all people.

In doing so, you must utilize wisdom, seek wise counsel, not be hasty to jump in, create several plans of actions, be well aware of the consequences negative or positive while hoping for the best outcome for all that is involved.

What will make you successful in the long-term is not that you failed in the short-term, but that you did not give up, give in or give out.

There are people right now in the World, actually it appears in Libya who are dead, dying or willing to die for democracy.

Whereas, there are people who are alive in the country of Japan after enduring one of the worst earthquakes on record. Furthermore, who will have the determination and ability to live through a nuclear disaster ,as well as, observe many generations of Family die.

All these people need your support and or prayers. Yet, as they continue to survive, then live to prosper, let them motivate you to endure your circumstances.

You can ride or die, do or die in 2011. I choose to ride and do, not die.

What do I mean by the term 'ride'? It is meant to continue to struggle or endure whatever obstacle that is place in your way while maneuvering around it as you go forth toward the future.

What do I mean by the term 'do'? It is meant to balance your life and daily actions through work, grooming, dieting or eating right, resting, enjoyment, fellowship, doing the right things and much more to live a healthy productive life.

What do I mean by the term 'die'? For those of you who do not know what the opposite of life is, respectfully it means death.

Sign,
C. Henry Adams



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TALK RADIO SHOW: "Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" Guest: Dr. David J. Farber

"Social Networking with C. Henry Adams and the Krewe" is a up and coming TALK RADIO SHOW. It discuss the benefits of Information and Advanced Technology as they relate to entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, small business and medium-sized business.

In this 15 minute podcast, Mr. C. Henry Adams, the host of the show- interviews Dr. David J. Farber, Distinguished Career Professor of Computer Science and Public Policy Carnegie Mellon University Institute for Software Research. Dr. Farber is also known in the World affectionately as the Grandfather of the Internet.

Click here to hear the show on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN0U6Tzvn9M

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