
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)." Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries." Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained. GSA has already started conversations with agencies and industry to initiate transition planning and activitiesįor more information about EIS, please visit or /eis.To provide the time for an orderly transition to EIS, current Networx and Regional contracts will be extended from 2017 to 2020.EIS should be available for federal agencies to use in early 2017.EIS will replace the existing Networx and Regional contracts.Federal agencies spend about $2 billion annually on network services through GSA’s Networx and Regional contracts.We believe the EIS RFP achieves the appropriate balance between industry’s goals and capabilities, GSA’s objectives, and federal agency's current and future needs.” “This is the culmination of an extensive and successful collaborative process between GSA, federal agencies, and industry which lasted more than two years and provided GSA with valuable feedback that helped us build and refine the RFP. "The EIS acquisition demonstrates GSA’s commitment to provide federal agencies with the business solutions they need to fulfill their important missions," said GSA Assistant Commissioner of the Integrated Technology Services, Mary Davie. Proposals are due January 15, 2016, and GSA expects to award the EIS contract in late 2016. The RFP is available on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site.

– The General Services Administration (GSA) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the follow-on to Networx, a $50 billion 15-year telecommunications infrastructure contract, Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS).ĮIS is a comprehensive solutions-based contract addressing all aspects of federal information technology, telecommunications, and infrastructure requirements bundled for ease of use, ease of ordering, and savings for government agencies. GSA Issues RFP for $50 Billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)
