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Washington D.C. (PRWEB) November 05, 2014

The Simplified Acquisition Program has proven to be the most efficient government-marketing program in 2014. US Federal Contractor Registration, the world’s largest third party registration firm developed the Simplified Acquisition Program in an effort to help small businesses win simplified acquisition contracts. Fabricare Draperies Inc enrolled in the Simplified Acquisition Program in December of 2013, and as a result won 63 federal contracts totaling $ 817,498. Peter Lanore of US Federal Contractor Registration suggested that the Simplified Acquisition Program would be the best government-marketing program for their business model based on their business goals. Fabricare Draperies Inc has managed to become extremely successful in the federal marketplace from a direct result of the Simplified Acquisition Program.

Below are some of the awarded government contracts won by Fabricare Draperies Inc as found on the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS):

Vendor Name:    FABRICARE DRAPERIES, INC    

Contracting Agency: USDA, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Date Signed: September 24, 2014    

Action Obligation: $ 8,053.38

Referenced IDV: GS03F5116C    

Contracting Office: USDA, DM / MS, PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION

NAICS (Code): CURTAIN AND DRAPERY MILLS ( 314121 )    

PSC (Code): DRAPERIES, AWNINGS, AND SHADES ( 7230 )

Vendor City: ROCKVILLE    

Vendor DUNS: 049505902

Vendor State: MD    

Vendor ZIP: 208522625

Vendor Name:    FABRICARE DRAPERIES, INC.    

Contracting Agency: FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Date Signed: May 07, 2014    

Action Obligation: $ 4,392.48

Referenced IDV: Contracting Office:     FSA

NAICS (Code): CURTAIN AND LINEN MILLS ( 314120 )    

PSC (Code): DRAPERIES, AWNINGS, AND SHADES ( 7230 )

Vendor City: ROCKVILLE    

Vendor DUNS: 049505902

Vendor State: MD    

Vendor ZIP: 208522625

Vendor Name:    FABRICARE DRAPERIES, INC.

Contracting Agency: FARM SERVICE AGENCY

Date Signed: September 29, 2014    

Action Obligation: $ 5,236.65

Contracting Office: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

NAICS (Code): BLIND AND SHADE MANUFACTURING ( 337920 )    

PSC (Code): TEXTILE FABRICS ( 8305 )

Vendor City: ROCKVILLE    

Vendor DUNS: 049505902

Vendor State: MD    

Vendor ZIP: 208522625

The first phase in implementation of Simplified Acquisition Program is the creation of a federally formatted website viewable at http://www.fabricare1gov.com/. This site services as the central HUB for all purchasing officers to view for key criteria needed to award federal contracts such as: Past Performance, Capabilities Statement, Federal Registration Information (CAGE Code, D&B, GSA Schedule, SDVOSB, WOSB..etc), and the businesses contact information. The website also displays the Verified Vendor Seal which is only allowed to be administered by US Federal Contractor Registration. The Simplified Acquisition Program then provided Fabricare Draperies with monthly email bid notifications; these bid notifications were sent directly to the contact email on Fabricare Draperies Inc’s account with US Federal Contractor Registration. Each of the emails provided new solicitations that were available for bidding that matched their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and were relevant to the business goals of Fabricare Draperies Inc. The next step was building Fabricare Draperies Inc’s profile on the SBA small business search website. This profile allows purchasing officers to access the set asides that Fabricare Draperies Inc qualified for, allowing compliance with FAR 13 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Fabricare Draperies Inc was then provided a custom business plan that included the names of purchasing officers that were using simplified acquisitions to procure the goods Fabricare Draperies Inc was selling. Lastly with the list of purchasing officers Fabricare Draperies Inc was able to land contracts not currently placed out for bid by reaching out to Federal contacts before their competition.

US Federal Contractor Registration is the only firm allowed to qualify and maintain the simplified acquisition program. For businesses interested in learning more please visit SimplifiedAcquisitionProgram.org.

Federal Purchasing officers looking for information on Fabricare Draperies Inc please call Shelly Abramson at (301) 770-2457 or visit their Federally formatted website at http://www.fabricare1gov.com/.

Peter Lanore can be reached at (727) 471-2160 to discuss Simplified Acquisition Program enrollment for both federally registered and unregistered businesses.

About Fabricare Draperies Inc

Fabricare Draperies Inc is a woman owned business that has been specializing in the fabrication and installation of custom draperies, shades and curtains for over 47 years. Fabricare Draperies prides itself on providing elegant quality at an affordable price, along with finishing all its commitments in a timely manner. Fabricare Draperies Inc holds an FSS, GSA MAS contract. Fabricare Draperies Inc has extensive experience providing window treatments to government agencies such as Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, military housing, military vessels and other federal and state agencies. They have their own textile plant and 41 years of collective experience in which they design, manufacture, deliver and install large complex treatments in a short amount of time. Their on-staff installers already have security clearances at numerous government facilities allowing Federal Agencies to get orders fulfilled quickly with limited paperwork.

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Sandpoint, ID (PRWEB) January 21, 2012

Unicep Packaging, Inc., a Sandpoint, Idaho based contract packaging company, recently promoted Kirby Krause to Director of Program Management. Krause joined Unicep in 2009 as a Senior Program Manager. “I’m looking forward to building on the Program Management model that has been successfully implemented at Unicep and continuing to focus on exceeding our customer’s expectations,” Krause stated. He will report to Greg Taylor, Vice President of Operations at Unicep. “Kirby is an effective leader with the character and integrity that are essential to a leadership position in my organization,” Taylor stated, “I’m looking forward to the positive impact that Kirby will have on the customer experience with Unicep.”

Unicep offers a full range of project management services, from turnkey to individual services, all specific to each individual customer needs. Their program management team individually manages the necessary Unicep resources to bring about the successful completion of each customer project and ensures that the manufacturing of each product has a seamless transition into their facility.

Prior to Unicep, Krause was employed by SprayCool (now Parker Aerospace), in Liberty Lake, WA, as a Program Manager and Supply Chain Manager. He has held program management and engineering positions in a manufacturing environment for the past 15 years.

About UPI

Formed in 1991 by Dr. John Snedden, Unicep Packaging, Inc. is a privately held company that began as a contract packager of cost effective unit dose packaging for dental materials. Within their FDA registered and ISO9001:2008 & ISO13485:2003 certified facility, UPI has developed proprietary machinery and methods for producing the patented MicroDose™ and Twist-Tip™ dispensers. Today, with locations in Sandpoint, Idaho and Liberty Lake, Washington, UPI also provides non-sterile contract packaging and mixing for gels, liquids, lotions, and emulsions for oral healthcare, IVD, OTC, cosmetic and nutraceutical markets. From formulation development to mixing, filling and packaging, UPI can provide a turnkey solution for any customer requirement.

For more information about Unicep Packaging, Inc., please visit http://www.unicep.com or call 800.354.9396.

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Lawrence, KS (PRWEB) September 15, 2014

Today scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) joined with the American Phytopathological Society (APS) and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) to recognize the 50-year anniversary of the national Land-Grant University Pesticide Safety Education Program. Although the program has evolved over the past 50 years, it remains the focal point for pesticide safety education throughout the United States.

The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) had its genesis in 1964 to enhance pesticide label compliance and to develop the first training manuals. In the early years, the program was under the direction of each Land-Grant University’s Cooperative Extension Program and was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In 1970, USDA passed the safe-use education torch to the newly created U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which concentrated especially on safety issues on the farm and in other occupations.

In 1978, EPA classified the first 12 restricted-use pesticides (RUPs). Applicators were required to demonstrate competency to apply RUPs, and Pesticide Applicator Training (as PSEP was then called) served as the primary developer and deliverer to inform and educate on safe pesticide use.

The reach of the Pesticide Safety Education Program has expanded greatly over the years. There are many more RUPs, and many states now require whole categories of users to be certified, even if they do not apply RUPs. Examples include certification of hired applicators, public employees and those treating schools or aquatic environments. In fact, an estimated 40% of certified applicators in the U.S. today do not apply RUPs.

Though it once focused predominantly on the education of applicators controlling agricultural pests, PSEP now teaches applicators working in urban, natural, industrial and other settings. It provides training to those who control weeds, insects, disease-causing organisms, rodents and other pests in forests, structures, turf, ornamentals, rights-of-way, aquatic areas, and other important and sometimes unique “sites.” These include food manufacturing and processing establishments, interior plantscapes, pet grooming, pools, public health, seed treatment, sewers, water sanitation, wood preservation and more. In addition, PSEP impacts more than one million pesticide users in the general public who apply pesticides in their homes and on their lawns, gardens, ornamentals and pets.

Last year, approximately 900,000 certified applicators in the U.S. applied pesticides or supervised their use. Many more individuals who did not require certification sold, transported, stored, mixed, applied, disposed or were otherwise involved in the life-cycle management of pesticides. To reach all these audiences, PSEP and its not-for-profit partners provided in-person and on-line training sessions, distance education, manuals, brochures, presentations and videos. Today you can surf the web for pesticide safety education in any state to locate resources developed by PSEP. These resources promote safe handling of pesticides and protection of applicators, workers, the general public, beneficial organisms and the environment.

Everyone benefits from a strong national Pesticide Safety Education Program – the general public, the registrants whose products’ availability depends on safe use, the applicators who must be competent in the safe use of pesticides, the expanded network of trainers educated by PSEP and the regulatory agencies that enforce the law.

The recognition this program deserves is often muted, due to the increasing number of organizations and initiatives that erroneously equate pesticide safety education with promoting pesticide use. On its 50th anniversary, the WSSA, APS and ESA salute the Pesticide Safety Education Program in the Land-Grant Universities and in the territories for its many efforts to protect human health and the environment, as society continues its ongoing battle against pests.

About the Weed Science Society of America

The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.

About the American Phytopathological Society

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is a nonprofit, professional scientific organization. The research of the organization’s slightly less than 5,000 worldwide members advances the understanding of the science of plant pathology and its application to plant health. For more information, visit http://www.apsnet.org.

About the Entomological Society of America

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines. Founded in 1889, ESA today has more than 6,000 members affiliated with educational institutions, health agencies, private industry and government. Members are researchers, teachers, extension service personnel, administrators, marketing representatives, research technicians, consultants, students and hobbyists. For more information, visit http://www.entsoc.org.

Gurgaon, Haryana (PRWEB) October 02, 2014

MAKEUPShades, a leading online store for cosmetics, fragrances, and skincare and make up products, has launched its new Referral Program, welcoming visitors to refer the website to their friends and get fantastic discounts. It is one of the leading sellers of branded cosmetics, bath care and fragrances, facial kits, and skincare products online.    

On spreading the word for MAKEUPShades, customers can avail a 10% discount on their current purchase, and another 15% off on their next purchase for every referral. First-time customers to whom the website has been referred will receive a 10% discount on their purchase as per MAKEUPShades Referral Program. The online store has introduced the Referral Program as a part of their marketing strategy and expects a good return, with fantastic response from the customers. The program is designed to attract new customers to the online store, as well as retain existing customers, and thus creating a strong brand value and presence in the market.

Share MAKEUPShades on Facebook and Twitter, and unlock the Coupon Code to receive a 10% off on the current purchase. For every new member who joins via the Referral Program, the referring customer gets a 15% discount on next purchase. The new customer can avail 10% discount on their first purchase, and can earn more lucrative discounts and special offers on sharing the word for MAKEUPShades on social media. Just share a discount link among friends and relatives on Facebook and Twitter, and get an instant discount of 10% on current purchases. Discounts are available on all products. This is a limited period offer and must be availed before the Referral Program expires.

For upcoming festivals of Dusshera and Diwali, MAKEUPShades offers fantastic discounts and special offers on facial kits, perfumes and fragrances, and skin care products for men and women. Available at amazingly low prices, perfumes and fragrances are available in a plethora of choices; from most renowned brands, such as, Lomani, Davidoff, Wild Stone, Park Avenue, Yardley, Nivea, Adidas, Fogg, Jovan, and Nike.

In the skincare segment, there is a wide range of products including moisturiser, sunscreen, face wash, fairness products, scrub, face treatment, anti-ageing, and body skin treatment products from leading brands like Nivea, L’Oreal, Lotus Herbal, Jovees, Shahnaz Husain, Biotique, VLCC, and Oxy Glow. This festive season, MAKEUPShades brings matchless discounts on facial kits and treatment products from top brands, such as, Skin Secrets, VLCC, Oxy Glow, Jovees, Aroma Magic, Lotus Herbals, Lotus, Nature’s Essence, and Shahnaz Husain. Compare products online and enjoy lucrative deals only at MAKEUPShades web store.

To know more about MakeupShades Referral Program, please visit http://www.makeupshades.com/.

About Makeupshades.com

MAKEUPShades is a leading online store, offering a wide range of cosmetics, skin care and bath care products, perfumes and fragrances, hair care, and facial kits from the leading brands. Buy cosmetics, hair care and skincare products for men and women online and get special discounts and offers on every purchase.

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Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) February 14, 2014

Global public health organization NSF International has launched the NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program in response to growing concerns from consumers and retailers regarding adulteration, mislabeling and counterfeiting issues. The new program provides auditing, training, product testing, claim substantiation and certification services developed by NSF to enable manufacturers to improve the quality and safety of their products and retailers to strengthen the oversight of their cosmetic and personal care suppliers.

The NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program addresses the needs raised by new legislation, retailer-prohibited chemical lists and manufacturing-related quality issues which have driven rapid changes to the $ 300 billion global cosmetics and toiletries market. Consumer safety concerns also have fueled this need. In fact, a recent independent study conducted on behalf of NSF found that 48 percent of consumers are concerned about the quality and safety of personal care products. To help address these concerns, NSF International developed the NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program, which includes:

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Auditing: This program meets the growing demand for third-party verified compliance to cosmetic manufacturing GMP quality standard ISO 22716, which is recognized worldwide and mandated by European regulations. It also encompasses U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance criteria for cosmetic production, laboratory controls and customer complaint handling, which is essential for cosmetics imported into the United States. Manufacturers earn a graded audit that retailers use to qualify and set standards for their suppliers, and that serves as a baseline for continual improvement.

Bundled Audits for Food, Personal Care and Dietary Supplements: Many facilities produce ingredients for multiple product categories spanning food, cosmetics and dietary supplements, each of which has its own set of specific quality and safety guidelines. NSF perform audits to multiple schemes and labeling requirements including dietary supplement GMPs, food safety schemes benchmarked under the Global Food Safety Initiative, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 in addition to cosmetic GMPs. This eliminates audit redundancy and disruption to production operations while reducing costs.

Testing: This includes testing to verify label claims including “free from” substances like Bisphenol A (BPA), PABA (p-Aminobenzoic acid), sulfates, parabens and many others. NSF also screens cosmetics for contaminants to verify their safety and quality. This is in addition to substantiating compliance to regulations in Europe and the U.S. (e.g. Proposition 65). Label reviews and physical, chemical and performance characteristic comparisons against national brands are also available for retailers that have concerns regarding their private label cosmetics and personal care product lines.

Product Certification: NSF certifies cosmetics to widely accepted programs, including the EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) program, which verifies that cosmetic products and ingredients do not contain chemicals of concern such as known carcinogens or reproductive and developmental toxicants. NSF International also certifies cosmetics to either the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) or the American National Standard for personal care products containing organic ingredients (NSF/ANSI 305) via NSF’s sister company QAI. These programs are important to safety-minded consumers in particular as a recent independent study conducted on behalf of NSF found that 44 percent of consumers prefer products that are independently tested and certified.

Training and Consulting: NSF provides GMP training for professionals who are involved in manufacturing and distributing cosmetic and personal care products so they can stay apprised of the changing regulatory landscape and best practices in supply chain quality. Those professionals who know how to conduct gap analyses and identify regulatory noncompliances before they become an issue will add value to the manufacturing process, and also help minimize safety and quality risks. NSF can also provide expert consulting to evaluate a cosmetic manufacturing quality and safety system, help facilities resolve complex quality problems or guide companies through the proper procedures for responding to FDA warning letters.

“The cosmetics industry is becoming increasingly scrutinized as consumers seek safer products and retailers step up to meet this demand,” said Casey Coy, Manager of NSF International’s Cosmetics and Personal Care Program. “With this new program, NSF International has applied 70 years of technical and scientific expertise to develop specialized auditing, testing and certification programs that support retailers in improving their supply chain oversight and cosmetic safety. This program also helps manufacturers demonstrate compliance to retailer requirements and U.S. and European regulations.”

To learn more about the NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care Program, please contact Casey Coy at cosmetics(at)nsf(dot)org or +1 734-904-2995.

Media Contact: To schedule an interview with an NSF cosmetic or personal care expert, contact Kelly Ingerly at media(at)nsf(dot)org or +1 734-827-6850.

About NSF International: NSF International is an independent global organization that writes standards, and tests and certifies products for the food, water, health sciences and consumer goods industries to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide. NSF International is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment.

NSF International’s Cosmetics and Personal Care Program provides auditing, ingredient and product testing and certification, and training and education for the cosmetic and personal care industries throughout the entire product lifecycle. NSF International developed the only accredited American National Standard for personal care products containing organic ingredients (NSF/ANSI 305) and provides verification of cosmetic and personal care ingredients to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Design for the Environment (DfE) program.