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  Equipment CONSOLIDATION and ReUTILIZATION

  Equipment CONSOLIDATION and Re-UTILIZATION First come first served. Someone’s trash or excess is someone’s treasure (items needed for another office / or site.) We need to start sharing our knowledge of what we have in excess and what we can donate, exchange, or give away; this could be done within the organization we all resides / or working with…. 1- Each department can provide an equipment list of excess, unused ...more »

  Equipment CONSOLIDATION and Re-UTILIZATION First come first served.

  Someone’s trash or excess is someone’s treasure (items needed for another office / or site.)

  We need to start sharing our knowledge of what we have in excess and what we can donate, exchange, or give away; this could be done within the organization we all resides / or working with….

  1- Each department can provide an equipment list of excess, unused or not desire equipment.

  2- This list can be consolidated as a good faith estimate for property disposal - but not to be disposed of as scrap or as unserviceable items to your local supply or DRMO (Demilitarized Reutilization Marketing Office) or via disposition under form SF120, or disposal of to “Area 51.”

  3- Have 2 Goods-Assets Offices (a logistics office or a Central point of distribution):

  a- a Non-Information Technology (IT) or Office Furniture -- Have an office to store or coordinate the excess of furniture equipment - for utilization whiting the Agency; and after 6 or 12 moths the equipment can go on a SF120 for other agencies to take advantage.

  b- An Information Technology Equipment -- Have an Office in charge of reporting all of the excess Information Technology Equipment. There is so many unopened or boxed up electronic equipment, cables, parts, magnetic media, ect out there that it can be realigned.

  Example 1 --- Maybe someone has a piece of switch / router equipment, or let said a Printer or keyboard, for example it could be transferred to someone in needs of printers or networking communication equipment. And this could start within the office Organization. The cost related to this scenario; as stated before someone needs a $25,000 or $65,000 Cisco 4600 Switch with 192 Giga-Ethernet ports and fiber ports. The equipment could be transferred to the office needing the upgrade without the need of spending almost $80,000 on Switches and this kind of sort of equipment.

  Example 2 --- Someone is conducting a program and there is a project of changing cables on the switches and converting this old Cat5 to Cat6 cabling, because the new technology is booming and the office is going to have Voice-over-IP technology. There was an office down the street that has excess of Cat6 cables and connectors sitting in a corner for the last 2 years. The IT Office Reutilization tapped and has the knowledge of this equipment, and then the Cable could be transferred to the NEW Project office for optimizing the network with Voice-over-IP system. The cost scenario here, someone needs 300 patch cables at approximately $15.00 a piece. The total here is $4,500 in just cables (upgrading the infrastructure to CAT6 only.)

  Remember some of this part can last a long time; cables, parts, magnetic media (usually this magnetic storage media is good for 30 or 40 years.)

  The question is: How many of you have some of them, knowingly that someone could benefit from it.

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  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Control-AC---Heating-and-1-hour-turn-off-for-SAVING-ENERGY-/123166-13060

  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Eliminate-Government-Vehicle-for-permanent-Domicile-to-Duty/122824-13060

  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Wind-turbine-and-Solar-Panels/122931-13060

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  Combine Agencies

  A fantastic way to increase efficiencies is to reduce administrators and doubled/tripled efforts and no efforts due to confused overlap. I work as a regulator in private establishments that are scrutinized by multiple agencies which produces over the top waste. We should not be squandering our limited resources by wondering: does a given responsibility belong to my agency, another agency, multiple agencies, or no agency? ...more »

  A fantastic way to increase efficiencies is to reduce administrators and doubled/tripled efforts and no efforts due to confused overlap. I work as a regulator in private establishments that are scrutinized by multiple agencies which produces over the top waste. We should not be squandering our limited resources by wondering: does a given responsibility belong to my agency, another agency, multiple agencies, or no agency? It is my belief from experience, that more than fifty percent of the fluff in this bloated government can be eliminated. In a welcoming way we can improve results with far less funding – efficiencies the federal government has lagged relative to private industries that cannot print money or utilize unlimited borrowing powers.

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  Controlling of AC /Heating-turn off AC and cut off 1 hour daily

  I am bringing this idea because I have seen government electric bills running too high- exceeding the $15,000 per month average for a 30,000 to 40,000 sq. ft. building. The current setting for government office air conditioning (AC) is set too low. Some offices have the AC too low in summer and too high in winter. Employees have to wear jackets in the summer at the offices and remove their sweater or dress coat in winter ...more »

  I am bringing this idea because I have seen government electric bills running too high- exceeding the $15,000 per month average for a 30,000 to 40,000 sq. ft. building.

  The current setting for government office air conditioning (AC) is set too low. Some offices have the AC too low in summer and too high in winter. Employees have to wear jackets in the summer at the offices and remove their sweater or dress coat in winter because the heat setting is too high.

  Even today, in these days, the civilian and local business offices have controlled their HVAC to appropriate temperature without affecting operation.

  Here is how to save energy and government funds by controlling the AC / Heating (HVAC) temperature and cutting off one hour of AC/Heating a day. When the operation of the office is not a 24/7 operation, the HVAC could even be turned off for 3 to 4 hours at night and /or Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The energy consumption would drop, thus savings in the energy bill would be reflected dramatically. This technique has been tested by some public energy services in different cities across the nation.

  My recommendation is to have this tested at different government offices at different zoning areas and analyze the trend and production when controlling the AC and heating to different moderate temperatures. Below is a check list with some but not limited key points:

  1—Set AC to 79 -81 degrees in summer or very warm temperatures.

  2 – Set heat to 69-70 degrees in winter or very cool temperatures.

  3 – Provide 1 hour per day to turn off the HVAC for major consumption areas. Some energy companies offer these services in exchange for a new remote control thermostat. Why not bring this to the government buildings?

  4 – Turn off HVAC system for 3 to 4 hours at night for offices that are not 24/7 and 16 hours for Saturday, Sunday and holidays on offices that are not 24/7/365.

  5 – Power buildings to high temperature cooling system and to low temperature heating system when building is not occupied.

  6 - Ensure computers and LAN rooms (requiring a colder environment) operate on a dedicated AC unit system. These areas may be excluded for the 1 hour power-off – energy saving program.

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  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Eliminate-Government-Vehicle-for-permanent-Domicile-to-Duty/122824-13060

  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Equipment-CONSOLIDATION-and-ReUTILIZATION/123337-13060

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  Eliminate Government Vehicle for permanent Domicile-to-Duty

  Eliminate Government Vehicle for permanent Domicile-to-Duty (D2D) to Supervisor or high top management (Directors, Deputies, Chiefs, Supervisory-in-charges, or other in position that can be justified via the ranking and privilege hierarchy) 6 or 8 years ago all GS13-GS15 and some Senior Level Management in the SES executive position used to ride its own POV back and forth to work. Now every Supervisor Agent, Director, ...more »

  Eliminate Government Vehicle for permanent Domicile-to-Duty (D2D) to Supervisor or high top management (Directors, Deputies, Chiefs, Supervisory-in-charges, or other in position that can be justified via the ranking and privilege hierarchy)

  6 or 8 years ago all GS13-GS15 and some Senior Level Management in the SES executive position used to ride its own POV back and forth to work. Now every Supervisor Agent, Director, or Deputy in Charge in all Customs and Patrol Offices use Unmark Government unit (or GOV Vehicle) to go home and work everyday.

  The cost per week is roughly (25 gallon tank x $3.00 = 75.00  assuming the gas would be or stay at 3 bucks, so this is a full tank of gas. Now, 75.00 x 52 weeks is = $3,900.00 for a year in GAS ONLY)

  This expense along with the service and maintenance can run or add to about $6,000.00 (just adding the maintenance cost of $2,100, which is an average per year)

  This would be an approximation expense of a single -user driving a Government vehicle to Domicile-to-Duty. THIS IS NOT taking in consideration the ACTUAL COST of the UNIT (how much a unit would cost $35,000 plain vanilla without any add-ons?), some of these units are 4-wheeled Trucks or suburban, typically a 15-20 miles per gallon vehicles, or new 4 doors V6 Sedans.

  Now if you add all of the Domicile-to-Duty USERS for each Area. Let said 100 (just to round it up on a comfort zone), I would recommend for the agency to do an assessment / survey and to determine how many D2D users are in the office). This is 100 x $6,000 = $600,000 and this is not taking in consideration the Actual Cost of the vehicle, WOULD the vehicle needed for the mission or for D2D?

  Now this figure could be as much as double if the personnel using the GOV Vehicles for longer trips or maybe an hour one way driving home back and forth (it could be as twice or as 3 time this cost.) The estimation would be a saving of 1.2 to 1.8 Million of dollar per year on ONLY 100 users driving Gov back and forth as domicile-to-duty.

  Remember all Top Management, Directors, Deputies and Station-in-Charges officers can delegate their duties, there is always someone, especially at the 24/7/365 sites that are working and can conduct business for the office and can use the duty vehicle at the time if needed for official business.

  Remember they all making the extra 25% increase payment and other incentive. We need to do a research or agency survey and find out who has a vehicle to take home, start cutting back and you’d see how much the Gov can save (At least a million per year)

  With all due respect this Top Management / Directors should set the example to other on energy saving and cost effective reduction to the organization outfit, the Department of Homeland Security and the US Government programs.

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  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Control-AC---Heating-and-1-hour-turn-off-for-SAVING-ENERGY-/123166-13060

  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Wind-turbine-and-Solar-Panels/122931-13060

  http://governmentreform.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Equipment-CONSOLIDATION-and-ReUTILIZATION/123337-13060

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  Finally get Immigration Reform passed, now!

  This is always the 800 pound gorilla in the room. President Bush had a good plan in 2005/6 that was blocked by the far left and far right. It is time a mainstream center of the spectrum plan be debated and passed and the far left and far right need to live with it. We need to legalize worker that are here with permits, get them paying taxes, and create a PATH to citizenship. The left wants to make all them citizens ...more »

  This is always the 800 pound gorilla in the room. President Bush had a good plan in 2005/6 that was blocked by the far left and far right. It is time a mainstream center of the spectrum plan be debated and passed and the far left and far right need to live with it. We need to legalize worker that are here with permits, get them paying taxes, and create a PATH to citizenship.

  The left wants to make all them citizens immediate and the right wants to send them home. How about the middle ground here?

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  Adopt Agile Project management practices over PMP waterfall

  It's not just applicable to software! Use an iterative method of determining requirements (all products) and for delivering products in a highly flexible and interactive manner. The iterative life cycle products delivered by small teams in stages should be 'field-tested' prototypes with iterative complexity, which undergo regular status updates/customer reviews and lead to to strong functional requirements development ...more »

  It's not just applicable to software! Use an iterative method of determining requirements (all products) and for delivering products in a highly flexible and interactive manner. The iterative life cycle products delivered by small teams in stages should be 'field-tested' prototypes with iterative complexity, which undergo regular status updates/customer reviews and lead to to strong functional requirements development (don't write requirements documents first!) Cut management overhead (and redundant CM board reviews+) using these PMBOK agile PM methodologies. To succeed the Team Lead/PM must have strong leadership and innovation skills by which to empowered individuals (smaller team/project leaders) from the relevant business and supplier and customer input must be received. Watch the return of innovation, accountability, and personal employee investment & self-motivation while dramatically reducing the cost and schedule!

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  Dept. of Defense: Defend on US Soils Only

  The United States' Defense Department could be more efficient by only defending the United States within the United States.

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  Save portion of income tax revenue in reserve acct

  From all money received from yearly income tax payment, the government should save a portion in a reserve savings account. Options for implementing might include: government enacted deferral of a percentage from all income tax returns or, on a voluntary basis, deferral is made via an available checkbox on income tax return.

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  Electronic Post Orders

  I would like to incorporate a procedure to place Correctional Services Post Orders on computer Desk Top for staff to review. The Post Orders would include the 1st 4 sections. The Signature Sheets would still be maintained both on-site and in the Captain's Office. Hard copies would be required for posts not having computer access. The cost savings would be for paper, printers, copiers, toner and the time necessary ...more »

  I would like to incorporate a procedure to place Correctional Services Post Orders on computer Desk Top for staff to review. The Post Orders would include the 1st 4 sections. The Signature Sheets would still be maintained both on-site and in the Captain's Office. Hard copies would be required for posts not having computer access. The cost savings would be for paper, printers, copiers, toner and the time necessary to print and copy and replace each quarter. This could be extended to all Bureau of Prison facilities.

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  Reduce WhiteCollar Jobs for Increased Military Personnel

  I say cut out the paperpushers. Update our computers to eliminate the paper and work. Even with major increased contributions from the Federal Government, our students have not shown substantial improvements. Money is not the answer. We have failed them in their schooling, we can get a second chance to help them. The young are our nation's future. The military can benefit a person for a lifetime. ...more »

  I say cut out the paperpushers. Update our computers to eliminate the paper and work.

  Even with major increased contributions from the Federal Government, our students have not shown substantial improvements. Money is not the answer.

  We have failed them in their schooling, we can get a second chance to help them. The young are our

  nation's future.

  The military can benefit a person for a lifetime.

  Discipline, integrity, independence, character, etc.

  the list is endless.

  GOVT. $$$ BOTTOMLINE: the tax dollars that the paperpushers contribute will be collected from our future military. We will not lose the tax dollars.

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  Get rid of the Copyright, Patent & Trademark office

  Abolish the Copyright, Patent & Trademark office. Let Business police itself!

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  Exercise for Energy

  There are now cardio machines, like stationary bikes, ellipticals and treadmills, that generate electricity from use. If you traded these energy efficient machines for current machines, the government could save millions in the cost of electricity to use the machines and in the 'free' energy created from the use of the machine.

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  Get rid of $1 bill, just have coins, SAVE BILLIONS, $5.5 of them

  The $1 bill cost more than a dollar to produce. It is time we replace it with coins like they have done in Europe. They last longer and are cheaper to make.

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  Make Telework Mandatory for eligible positions

  1. Saves energy in America.

  2. Saves roads / extends their life

  3. Less energy consumed in office space

  4. Focus for projects

  5. Improved morale

  6. More agile workforce able to work offsite during contingencies

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  Reward to Employees for Money Saving Ideas

  I have heard of this in the military but the Federal Gov't should also do this - rewards for good ideas.

  If it saves money then a reward for the idea is what capitalism is all about!

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  Add solar power to military and federal buildings!

  My building in the military had one that powered the HVAC and the hot water. We were always very comfortable and it was not at the expense of taxpayers beyond installation. What made this good was that we were a 24/7 function. We need more of these where it pays to add them and they should be made in America!

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  Made in the U.S.A.

  For decades we have focused on free trade. This is not a bad thing but Americans must hear from the top that buying American is a good thing to do. If we buy more then prices go down.

  I looked at the American Living line in JC Penney and it is made in the usual suspects. They charge more and you would think it would be AMERICAN made!

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  Investing in America Savings Program

  Reward each U.S. Governmental Agency that does not spend every dollar that was budgeted and appropriated for by allowing them to save the money at the end of the fiscal year. This money could go into a centralized US Government investment account. Recommend rewarding agencies that come in under budget with a recognition program based on the amount of money they saved proportional to their overall budget. Allow Agencies ...more »

  Reward each U.S. Governmental Agency that does not spend every dollar that was budgeted and appropriated for by allowing them to save the money at the end of the fiscal year. This money could go into a centralized US Government investment account. Recommend rewarding agencies that come in under budget with a recognition program based on the amount of money they saved proportional to their overall budget. Allow Agencies to save up their money and use it on a project or resource they really need in the future. Recommend not factoring savings amounts into their future budget either. The money that is saved/generated off of interest could go into paying off the national deficit, U.S. Savings Bonds, Social Security, etc. By rewarding Agencies for saving money it promotes an environment that rewards fiscal mindedness. If all agencies are promoting and participating, little savings and big savings alike will add up quickly. You could title it the "Investing in America Savings Program."

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  Use Telework for Staff injured on Duty. Simple Solution!!!

  Telework is being utilized throughout the government. I know its only being used for non-bargaining Bureau of Prisons employees (P3620.01), but why can’t it be used to accommodate officers injured on duty. I do know that Telework is not an employee entitlement, but why has the Department of Justice has ever considered this for staff injured on duty? I think staff could monitor inmate email and phones from home and report ...more »

  Telework is being utilized throughout the government. I know its only being used for non-bargaining Bureau of Prisons employees (P3620.01), but why can’t it be used to accommodate officers injured on duty. I do know that Telework is not an employee entitlement, but why has the Department of Justice has ever considered this for staff injured on duty? I think staff could monitor inmate email and phones from home and report immediately any threat to staff, community or institutional security. Any important leads that needed to be monitored immediately can be phoned into to institution via Telework staff. This way disabled staff can contribute to the Bureau. I was told by the Director of HRM Washington that Telework outside the institution would not be primary Law Enforcement; Therefore you would loose your Law Enforcement Retirement after being injured doing your job. I do understand this wouldn't be considered a Primary Law Enforcement position , but why can't the Department of Justice make Telework for permanent on duty injuries a “Secondary” law enforcement covered position. I know that if you have three or more years and are moved into a secondary position you will retain LEO retirement. I know “Secondary” coverage has been authorized for executive, managerial, technical, semiprofessional, or professional positions at the Central Office, regional offices, community corrections offices, training centers, and certain product support center positions in Englewood, Colorado to name a few. I was hoping that Bureau would consider making "Secondary" positions for dedicated staff injured on duty as well. I feel that injured staff should receive "Secondary" law enforcement before anyone else. This way an employee that has permanent injury doesn't have to worry about losing everything he's worked for or worry about moving away from their family. One of the barriers is management not understanding how to utilize Telework for injured LEO, We have a policy, laptops, computer programs to allow the telework system to work, yet we can’t overcome obstacles. One way to fix this problem is to allow injured workers with three or more years to use Telework and for this to fall under “Secondary” Law Enforcement. I really think it’s that simple and it would help out numerous staff or at least give them the option. The program can be shown to work for the Washington area, even work greatly for non federal agencies through articles I've read. Yet Federal Agencies don't seem to [allow?] or [be in favor of] such a wonderful way to help staff injured on duty, reduce oil dependence, CO2 emissions, traffic, etc. I'm only aware of employees in our National Office that telecommute regularly. If a true health emergency (or worse), Prime example Japans major problem occurs, the real way to know an agency can still produce is to have a good plan, like Telework, in place and used on a regular basis. No one can expect to just start the Telework plan in an emergency and have it run flawlessly. Start the program, use it with those employees who have been injured and otherwise productive and use it consistently. Today's private work sector is leading the way; if we want to retain some of the brightest and best Bureau staff, it's time we jump in with both feet and lead by example. I know this program works great for disabled employees, but this program would also be a great addition for Federal Law Enforcement injured on duty. Hope someone actually reads this that can make needed changes.

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  Federal "Good Neighbor" Resource Sharing

  When federal agencies have resources that they could, on occasion at the very least, lend or assist a fellow federal agency office nearby; they can and should. However, they actually rarely do because... well... they haven't been directed to do so. Solution: Direct all federal government that if they have resources they can reasonably offer, lend or assist another federal agency in need, do it. Furthermore, no federal ...more »

  When federal agencies have resources that they could, on occasion at the very least, lend or assist a fellow federal agency office nearby; they can and should. However, they actually rarely do because... well... they haven't been directed to do so.

  Solution: Direct all federal government that if they have resources they can reasonably offer, lend or assist another federal agency in need, do it. Furthermore, no federal agency should be charged from or make charges to, another federal agency (USPS excepted). It is essentially a double-indemnity to the taxpayer. I can probably come with 100 examples or scenarios of how this would immediately save money.

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  Buy e-readers

  Agencies can reduce paperwork costs by using digital paperwork. I have reduced the need to print about 10,000 pages over 6 months through use of a personally purchased e-reader.

  The savings on paper are substantial enough. However, when the cost of ink and printers are factored in, such purchasing decisions become a no brainer.

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  Repeal the Health Care Law - Comments encouraged!

  Just a thought, we should repeal the Health Care Law. Several judges say it is unconstitutional but no action from the Executive branch. The legislative branch should either repeal it or the AG contest the ruling - otherwise the preparation are WASTED money!

  What do you think? If you disagree, why?

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  Eliminate positions that can be automated (timekeeper etc)

  Many positions can be automated. Examples such as the timekeeper or a multiple security guards. Add man traps and other features. If the private sector is doing it to be more efficient so should the govt!

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  Highspeed rail in the Northeast - Maglev from D.C. to NYC

  The high speed rail projects that were proposed were in the wrong states. We need to redirect those funds to a maglev from Washington D.C to New York City. We need to connect our leadership capital with our financial capital. Agencies would be able tl locate up the corridor and have cheaper travel. Since this will take a load off roads then it can be built with government funds and leased to a commercial operator ...more »

  The high speed rail projects that were proposed were in the wrong states. We need to redirect those funds to a maglev from Washington D.C to New York City. We need to connect our leadership capital with our financial capital. Agencies would be able tl locate up the corridor and have cheaper travel. Since this will take a load off roads then it can be built with government funds and leased to a commercial operator to use and maintain and earn a profit. Since the infrastructure is leased the deal must place caps on rate increases - they must be based on increasing cost and not increasing profitability.

  This would help Amtrak not need govt funds and you could get from DC to New York in 1 hour. The existing Accela rail lines in the corridor can be worked with the local commuter rails that are operated by Amtrak so that the additional tracks planned won't need to be added!

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  Supply Source - More IMPAC vs GSA and DLA

  I hate to say this but the GSA and DLA prices for items such as tools are criminal. If they cannot offer the best product at the best price then we should ALWAYS be able to change to IMPAC funds and buy from a commercial source such as Sear Craftsman. I priced one DLA tool box that cost $1250 was $217 at Sears. The Sears set was also lifetime warranty and the pieces matched. The DLA set was mix match! Best product, ...more »

  I hate to say this but the GSA and DLA prices for items such as tools are criminal. If they cannot offer the best product at the best price then we should ALWAYS be able to change to IMPAC funds and buy from a commercial source such as Sear Craftsman.

  I priced one DLA tool box that cost $1250 was $217 at Sears.

  The Sears set was also lifetime warranty and the pieces matched. The DLA set was mix match!

  Best product, best price period!

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