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    THE criminal enterprise that has operated on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait since 2004 is primarily due to the Army's belief that they are exempt from posting solicitations. This FAR is not applicable if there is a Free Trade Agreement in place and there has been since 2004. Under the Small Business Act, the Army must post solicitations greater than $ 25,000 - so why has LTC Scuteri continued the practice that has seen 28 contracting officers from one trailer be put in jail and which has attributed more to the corruption by facilitating hiding solicitations. This commander should be removed and should never be in a position to buy pencils - let alone anything else. 5.202 Exceptions. The contracting officer need not submit the notice required by 5.201 when— (a) The contracting officer determines that— (1) The synopsis cannot be worded to preclude disclosure of an agency’s needs and such disclosure would compromise the national security (e.g., would result in disclosure of classified information). The fact that a proposed solicitation or contract action contains classified information, or that access to classified matter may be necessary to submit a proposal or perform the contract does not, in itself, justify use of this exception to synopsis; (2) The proposed contract action is made under the conditions described in 6.302-2 (or, for purchases conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, if unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable) and the Government would be seriously injured if the agency complies with the time periods specified in 5.203; (3) The proposed contract action is one for which either the written direction of a foreign government reimbursing the agency for the cost of the acquisition of the supplies or services for such government, or the terms of an international agreement or treaty between the United States and a foreign government, or international organizations, has the effect of requiring that the acquisition shall be from specified sources; (4) The proposed contract action is expressly authorized or required by a statute to be made through another Government agency, including acquisitions from the Small Business Administration (SBA) using the authority of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (but see 5.205(f)), or from a specific source such as a workshop for the blind under the rules of the Committee for the Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped; (5) The proposed contract action is for utility services other than telecommunications services and only one source is available; (6) The proposed contract action is an order placed under Subpart 16.5; (7) The proposed contract action results from acceptance of a proposal under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-219); (8) The proposed contract action results from the acceptance of an unsolicited research proposal that demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see 2.101) and publication of any notice complying with 5.207 would improperly disclose the originality of thought or innovativeness of the proposed research, or would disclose proprietary information associated with the proposal. This exception does not apply if the proposed contract action results from an unsolicited research proposal and acceptance is based solely upon the unique capability of the source to perform the particular research services proposed (see 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)); (9) The proposed contract action is made for perishable subsistence supplies, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable; (10) The proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 6.302-3, or 6.302-5 with regard to brand name commercial items for authorized resale, or 6.302-7, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable; (11) The proposed contract action is made under the terms of an existing contract that was previously synopsized in sufficient detail to comply with the requirem

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    THE criminal enterprise that has operated on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait since 2004 is primarily due to the Army's belief that they are exempt from posting solicitations. This FAR is not applicable if there is a Free Trade Agreement in place and there has been since 2004. Under the Small Business Act, the Army must post solicitations greater than $ 25,000 - so why has LTC Scuteri continued the practice that has seen 28 contracting officers from one trailer be put in jail and which has attributed more to the corruption by facilitating hiding solicitations. This commander should be removed and should never be in a position to buy pencils - let alone anything else. 5.202 Exceptions. The contracting officer need not submit the notice required by 5.201 when— (a) The contracting officer determines that— (1) The synopsis cannot be worded to preclude disclosure of an agency’s needs and such disclosure would compromise the national security (e.g., would result in disclosure of classified information). The fact that a proposed solicitation or contract action contains classified information, or that access to classified matter may be necessary to submit a proposal or perform the contract does not, in itself, justify use of this exception to synopsis; (2) The proposed contract action is made under the conditions described in 6.302-2 (or, for purchases conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, if unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable) and the Government would be seriously injured if the agency complies with the time periods specified in 5.203; (3) The proposed contract action is one for which either the written direction of a foreign government reimbursing the agency for the cost of the acquisition of the supplies or services for such government, or the terms of an international agreement or treaty between the United States and a foreign government, or international organizations, has the effect of requiring that the acquisition shall be from specified sources; (4) The proposed contract action is expressly authorized or required by a statute to be made through another Government agency, including acquisitions from the Small Business Administration (SBA) using the authority of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (but see 5.205(f)), or from a specific source such as a workshop for the blind under the rules of the Committee for the Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped; (5) The proposed contract action is for utility services other than telecommunications services and only one source is available; (6) The proposed contract action is an order placed under Subpart 16.5; (7) The proposed contract action results from acceptance of a proposal under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-219); (8) The proposed contract action results from the acceptance of an unsolicited research proposal that demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see 2.101) and publication of any notice complying with 5.207 would improperly disclose the originality of thought or innovativeness of the proposed research, or would disclose proprietary information associated with the proposal. This exception does not apply if the proposed contract action results from an unsolicited research proposal and acceptance is based solely upon the unique capability of the source to perform the particular research services proposed (see 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)); (9) The proposed contract action is made for perishable subsistence supplies, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable; (10) The proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 6.302-3, or 6.302-5 with regard to brand name commercial items for authorized resale, or 6.302-7, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable; (11) The proposed contract action is made under the terms of an existing contract that was previously synopsized in sufficient detail to comply with the requirem

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    THE criminal enterprise that has operated on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait since 2004 is primarily due to the Army's belief that they are exempt from posting solicitations. This FAR is not applicable if there is a Free Trade Agreement in place and there has been since 2004. Under the Small Business Act, the Army must post solicitations greater than $ 25,000 - so why has LTC Scuteri continued the practice that has seen 28 contracting officers from one trailer be put in jail and which has attributed more to the corruption by facilitating hiding solicitations. This commander should be removed and should never be in a position to buy pencils - let alone anything else. 5.202 Exceptions. The contracting officer need not submit the notice required by 5.201 when— (a) The contracting officer determines that— (1) The synopsis cannot be worded to preclude disclosure of an agency’s needs and such disclosure would compromise the national security (e.g., would result in disclosure of classified information). The fact that a proposed solicitation or contract action contains classified information, or that access to classified matter may be necessary to submit a proposal or perform the contract does not, in itself, justify use of this exception to synopsis; (2) The proposed contract action is made under the conditions described in 6.302-2 (or, for purchases conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, if unusual and compelling urgency precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable) and the Government would be seriously injured if the agency complies with the time periods specified in 5.203; (3) The proposed contract action is one for which either the written direction of a foreign government reimbursing the agency for the cost of the acquisition of the supplies or services for such government, or the terms of an international agreement or treaty between the United States and a foreign government, or international organizations, has the effect of requiring that the acquisition shall be from specified sources; (4) The proposed contract action is expressly authorized or required by a statute to be made through another Government agency, including acquisitions from the Small Business Administration (SBA) using the authority of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (but see 5.205(f)), or from a specific source such as a workshop for the blind under the rules of the Committee for the Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped; (5) The proposed contract action is for utility services other than telecommunications services and only one source is available; (6) The proposed contract action is an order placed under Subpart 16.5; (7) The proposed contract action results from acceptance of a proposal under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-219); (8) The proposed contract action results from the acceptance of an unsolicited research proposal that demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see 2.101) and publication of any notice complying with 5.207 would improperly disclose the originality of thought or innovativeness of the proposed research, or would disclose proprietary information associated with the proposal. This exception does not apply if the proposed contract action results from an unsolicited research proposal and acceptance is based solely upon the unique capability of the source to perform the particular research services proposed (see 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)); (9) The proposed contract action is made for perishable subsistence supplies, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable; (10) The proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 6.302-3, or 6.302-5 with regard to brand name commercial items for authorized resale, or 6.302-7, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable; (11) The proposed contract action is made under the terms of an existing contract that was previously synopsized in sufficient detail to comply with the requirem

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    United States and Kuwait Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick and Kuwaiti Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah Al Taweel today signed an agreement creating a framework for increased trade and investment between Kuwait and the United States. "This agreement will promote trade between Kuwait and the United States and is part of our effort to facilitate economic development in the region," said Zoellick. "Increased trade will help Kuwait grow while laying the foundation for a greater liberalization and diversication of its economy. Kuwait has been a strong supporter of the United States in the ght against terrorism, and I look forward to exploring ways to deepen our economic relationship." The new Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) establishes a United States-Kuwait Council on Trade and Investment in which high level ofcials from each country will meet to advance trade and investment issues. The Council will be chaired by the Ofce of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In 2002, the United States exported $1 billion worth of goods to Kuwait, including iron and steel, chemicals, drilling and oileld equipment, aircraft, and food products. The United States imported $2 billion in goods from Kuwait that year, including crude oil, petroleum products, and chemical fertilizer. Background: U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area To re-ignite economic growth and expand opportunity in the Middle East, the President proposed on May 9, 2003 establishing a U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area within a decade. Building on our free trade agreements (FTAs) with Jordan and Israel, the United States will take a series of graduated steps: - Help reforming countries become members of the World Trade Organization; - Negotiate Bilateral Investment Treaties and Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) with governments determined to improve their trade and investment regimes; - Launch, in consultation with Congress, new bilateral free trade agreements with governments committed to high standards and comprehensive trade liberalization; and - Provide assistance to build trade capacity and expansion so countries can benet from integration into the global trading system. The United States has used bilateral TIFAs to develop economic dialogues with countries to promote closer economic ties, freer trade, greater openness, a stronger investment climate, and economic reforms. These robust dialogues have fostered market liberalization and economic reforms and the negotiation of free trade agreements with U.S. partners such as Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco. The U.S.-Kuwait TIFA will serve as an essential element in implementing the MEFTA initiative. U.S. Efforts to Promote Trade Globally, Regionally and Bilaterally The U.S. trade agenda involves working to open markets globally (Doha WTO trade negotiations); regionally (the FTAA); and bilaterally (such as the recently concluded CAFTA). With only six current FTA partners (not counting CAFTA, which still must be enacted), FTAs with the U.S. are relatively rare and attractive to countries seeking to expand their economies. FTAs with the U.S. can boost economic growth by promoting the rule of law, regulatory transparency and other positive reforms that attract investment and help create efcient and more modern economies. These policy initiatives have had a transforming impact on those countries that embraced market opening and liberalizing reforms. Free trade with the United States has led to Jordans exports to the United States growing from $16 million in 1998 to a projected $600 million in 2003. Of this increase, in only two years Jordans non-textile exports to the United States have risen to $100 million B this diversication of exports is a key FTA benet. Jordans exports to the rest of the world increased 97 percent between 1998 and 2002 (from $1.2 billion to $2.3 billion), outpacing the 68 percent growth for the Middle East as a whole. The Jordanian Government reports that more than 30,000 jobs have been created by Jordans expanding trade with the United States, and that foreign direct investment in Jordan rose from $627 million in 1995 to $2.4 billion, or 26% of gross domestic product, in 2002. Jordan directly attributes its increased economic performance and competitiveness to the steps it has taken in the WTO and its free trade relationship with the United States.

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