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IBPS System will provide* |
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All functions of NAF purchasing utilizing an interactive web site. |
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The complete range of the purchasing cycle from the purchase request
to delivery and receipt of requested goods or services. |
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Standardization of the purchasing processes for all NAF activities. |
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A multi-tiered environment giving access to users at only the level(s)
they require. |
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AFNAF purchasing office level
• Service level: (i.e. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast
Guard)
• MAJCOM level (i.e. AETC, AFSPC, ACC, etc.)
• Base level (i.e. Randolph AFB, Lackland AFB, etc.)
• Activity Level (i.e. Bowling Centers, Golf Courses, Clubs, etc.)
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Real-time, on-line access to databases with current and up-to-date
purchasing information (contracts, price lists, purchase request,
etc.). |
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A paperless work environment that utilizes electronic transfer and
notification for processing purchasing and contract documents through
the approval and coordination processes. |
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Tracking and auditing though the various approval and coordination
levels of the purchasing and contract process. |
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A wide range of reporting of all NAF purchases at all levels, including
IMPAC orders, with ad hoc reporting capabilities. |
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Ease of Administration. IBPS Managers will be assigned at the various
levels of access to IBPS. These managers will provide maintenance
of users and information at the level for which they are given access. |
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The ability to utilize Electronic Commerce in the transfer of information
(Price Lists, Contracts, Purchase Orders, etc.) between AFNAFPO and
the various NAF activities to their Vendors/Suppliers. |
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Portable over different operating systems. Access to the Internet
and an Internet Browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer) are all that
are required. |
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Centralized system maintenance |
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Note: Some of the features listed above will not be in the initial
version of the software, but will be included in future enhancements
to the software as we continue to refine and expand the capabilities
of IBPS. |
