NSF/UCAR Best Practices Workshop
Effective January 2000, FFRDC’s were excluded from the GSA pricing agreement with airlines
UCAR lost the ability to travel on Government fare rates
In July 2000, UCAR Contracts solicited competitive proposals for travel-related services
Travel Focus Group was selected including divs/progs with most travel
Travel Focus Group, in conjunction with UCAR Contracts and Travel Office, evaluated responses to RFP with customer service being the top priority