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On the first of November, 2006, call up processes for acquiring Internetworking Equipment by the federal government changed. 
Here is how the changes may affect you:

Please choose the option that applies to you:

· From a client’s perspective

· From PWGSC’s perspective

· NESS fact sheet

NMSO Numbers:
HP PROCURVE: EN578-030742/003/EW	RIVERBED: EN578-030742/000/EW

From a client’s perspective:

· Receive product information from the reseller
· Request a quote (pricing information) from PWGSC (through your own ITSB representative).  Only PWGSC can provide the exact pricing information.
· If satisfied with the quote, the client issues a PO to PWGSC, indicating the reseller of choice.
· PWGSC issues a call up.

If the client has specified a reseller of choice, PWGSC will issue the call up to that reseller.

· A reseller of choice is identified by indicating in the “Special Instructions” field of the on-line ITSB order form that the client would like the call up to be directed to the reseller identified.  ITSB recognizes only InetWorking@nmicro.ca as our contact information.  Putting different information (like a Sales Person’s name) may result in the rotational system being used.

If the client has not specified a reseller of choice, PWGSC will issue the call up to the next authorized reseller in Canada , based on a rotational basis.

· The Reseller that accepted the order arranges for the product to be shipped to the client.
· PWGSC invoices the client.

For more details, please review the following document:  NESS FACT SHEET

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From PWGSC’s perspective:

· Receive a price inquiry (quote request) from the client.
· Return a quotation to the client.
· Upon receiving a PO from the client, indicating the reseller of choice, PWGSC determines if an RVD is called for.

If no RVD is called for:

· A call up is offered to the next reseller on the list of authorized Canadian resellers for the product required.  If the client does not identify a specific reseller who has been helpful in providing information or assistance in determining the correct equipment requirements, then the order will be assigned on a rotational basis to the next authorized Canadian reseller. 
· The recipient (reseller) of the call up must accept the call up within 24 hours otherwise PWGSC will move on to the next reseller on the list until a reseller accepts the call up within 24 hours.

If an RVD is called for, PWGSC follows normal RVD processes.

· PWGSC receives the packing slip as the product is shipped by the manufacturer.
· At the beginning of the next month, PWGSC receives an invoice from the reseller (in the prescribed format).
· PWGSC compares packing slips against monthly reports from standing offer holders.
· PWGSC invoices the client.

For more details, please review the following document:   NESS FACT SHEET

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