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How will I request help desk support from the new contractor?
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A – All requests will go through the Help Desk using the same 800 number; 866-699-4872.
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When a DoD contractor is developing a new system/software as a deliverable in a typical DoD contract, is it possible to include existing open source software?
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Yes, it's possible. In nearly all cases pre-existing OSS are "commercial components", and thus their use is governed by the rules for including any commercial components in the deliverable. The use of commercial components is generally encouraged, an
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MUST A CONTRACTOR COMPLETE A NEW STD -168 IF EXERCISING A RENEWAL OPTION FOR A CONTRACT THAT EXCEEDS $50,000.00?
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There is no additional requirement for a contractor to complete a “new” STD -168 for renewal options that are exercised by the Commonwealth. The contractor must maintain commitments made in the STD-168 during any renewal terms.
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Why reinvent critical system assemblies with every new project, depending on the engineer or contractor?
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For improved project quality and efficiency, Aqueous offers a wide variety of standard and customizable system packages, skids, and assemblies. Like any other piece of purchased equipment, know what you are going to get and what its going to look lik
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What would a contractor charge in labor to install 2' by 4' awning windows in new construction?
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$200 if in town, provided there is nothing to impede installation. Understand, however, that for an awning company to install someone else's awning there is an opportunity cost. We make little money on a job of this size whereas installing an awning
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What happens when a contractor is fired and a new contractor is hired?
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If there are no violations of the Contractors License Law, the Contractors State License Board has no jurisdiction over the firing or hiring of a contractor.
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I am going to be bringing a contractor on to my farm to erect a new machine shed. All that safety and health stuff is the contractor’s responsibility – right?
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A. Wrong! As the owner of the property you have responsibilities as well.
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When a cleared employee moves from one employer (contractor or Federal) to another at a site, is it necessary to have the employee sign a new SF-312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, for their new position?
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No, as long as the SF-312, which the individual originally signed, can be readily located and retrieved from wherever it is filed, there is no requirement to have the individual sign a new one. There is no prohibition against having the person execut
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When a licenced contractor installs a new system or works on an existing system, what should I know about the system when the job is complete?
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You should know the location of the septic tank and disposal field for future maintenance and to avoid driving over it. The contractor must supply you with a Compliance Certificate which certifies that the work covered by the permit has been complete
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My air conditiong contractor wants to install a new heat pump onto my existing air handler. Will this work?
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A. Sometimes! If it is one by the same manufacturer it probably will. If it's a different manufacturer, probably not. With heat pumps, both outdoor and indoor sections must be matched to operate properly. Manufacturers build their heat pumps to be ma
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