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File: 111396_aacvt_10.txtreasonable prices. Some creative contracting initiatives taken to overcone these obstacles were: a. Competitive quotes b. Migration away from General Trading Companies to wholesalers c. Finding redundant sources of supplies d. Networking with other contracting officers e. Coordination of big buys to avoid "bidding war" Even though most items requested were available within tbe AOR (saving time and valuable airlift space) certain items had to be purchased from the CONUS. Typically, these were medical supplies and equipment, vehicle parts, communication equipment, computer hardware/software and accessories. The USCENTAF Contracting office at Shaw AFB S.C. was set up as an East Coast Contracting office. We were able to work with both contractors and the Air Force Transportation system to expedite deliveries. In many cases, we were able to flow the items to Riyadh where small items could be put on Star/Camel flights for intra-theater flights to final destination. The 1 November 1990 Implementation Plan between the U. S. and Saudi Government called for the Saudis to assume contract responsibilities for food, water, transportation, facilities and ground fuel provided to U. S. forces in Saudi Arabia. USCENTAF transferred to the Saudis 141 contracts valued at $20.2 million per
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