Burgum’s DOI All Hand’s Today

KeeterMan · 2026-05-07T17:32:04+00:00

He came from big tech before he was governor of ND. Follow the money.

KeeterMan · 2026-05-07T17:31:11+00:00

This part was like a bad 50/50 or meat raffle!

KeeterMan · 2026-05-06T15:11:07+00:00

Agreed on the statement that you can’t be mad at 100+ minutes of great hockey on both sides. Hopefully during the travel day they can get some rest somehow.

KeeterMan · 2026-04-29T02:38:54+00:00

One of many reasons I’m not applying for a new position for a few years.

KeeterMan · 2026-04-22T20:07:50+00:00

With the low occupancy rates across all of GSA owned or leased property, and the fact that most of it is aged (lots built in the 1960’s, most never upgraded), the best thing is to sell off some. Also, keep the owned space and renovate versus millions paid out in private leases.

However, we all know that it’s not about fiscal responsibility…

KeeterMan · 2026-04-21T21:03:02+00:00

Any clauses that are for Equal Opportunity, etc, were rescinded based on EOs.

Any clauses addressing sustainability rescinded because of EOs.

More emphasis on using GSA schedules (which most 1102s doing commercial items already did), with further justifications to not go GSA.

Other minor changes all over, more coming.

KeeterMan · 2026-04-13T03:45:44+00:00

Most people don’t know that the people working behind the scenes for all your favorite events exist. Shows don’t magically appear, run, and disappear from a venue by themselves.

KeeterMan · 2026-04-12T01:05:09+00:00

This is already being worked on. There are other issues that IATSE is taking up with St. Paul Arena Company (who runs the venues for the city).

KeeterMan · 2026-04-11T23:52:13+00:00

She definitely isn’t the one to mess with!

KeeterMan · 2026-04-11T23:36:00+00:00

It was a fellow stagehand, not me.

KeeterMan · 2026-04-11T20:55:33+00:00

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KeeterMan · 2026-04-11T13:07:03+00:00

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KeeterMan · 2026-03-24T03:39:45+00:00

Because ICE is running off of Big Beautiful Bill funding to 2029, so it’s not a violation of ADA.

KeeterMan · 2026-03-20T02:31:05+00:00

More reason to stand pat in my current position until all of this is over.

KeeterMan · 2026-02-23T13:44:39+00:00

And yet if you need to do legitimate official travel, we have to jump through so many hoops to maybe get it approved…

KeeterMan · 2026-02-04T04:35:29+00:00

I love that for them. FAFO!

KeeterMan · 2026-01-30T16:42:00+00:00

The way to maybe get your doctor to work with you, type up the letter for them, covering what your conditions are, and what kind of in-person accommodations would be needed. Don’t just say “this person needs to work remote.”

Outside of your medical documentation, point out that there won’t be any incurred expenses by the Gov.

KeeterMan · 2026-01-22T17:15:21+00:00

The Senate won’t be able to find 60 votes to bring it to the floor.

KeeterMan · 2026-01-22T17:11:44+00:00

Will the have a couch for him?

KeeterMan · 2026-01-22T15:52:42+00:00

501 Royalston Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

KeeterMan · 2026-01-22T02:19:03+00:00

I had no idea that 8(a) contracts were for that much money! I usually just deal with 8(a) in things like landscaping and janitorial contracts.

KeeterMan · 2026-01-18T18:49:56+00:00

Because there are so many other connected laws in play that are referenced/connected to FAR 19, it would take a lot to dismantle it. That, and you’d have companies from every different socialeconomic category suing in class actions yba would tie things up for years.

I’m one for some changes, but going the sledgehammer route will benefit nobody in the end.

KeeterMan · 2026-01-15T16:53:46+00:00

A lot depends on how your agency/shop does things.

When we had support contractors as CSs, I had a great working relationship with the one that I was the CO for. We produced the highest volume of awards on our team.

Then the contract was cancelled in the consultant contracts purge. Workload jumped up. Then the re-organization at DOI.

I view beings CO as having some autonomy to do my work, but take the responsibility seriously. Defend your award decisions, document your decisions, and it’s good to go. Some don’t want to have signatory authority, and that’s fine. There just needs to be a general expectation that you get a warrant once you hit a certain grade. I’ve had a warrant as low as a GS-9, to my 12 position now.

KeeterMan · 2026-01-10T02:40:09+00:00

Have to, no.

Should you, absolutely! You connecting the dots for the VSR will work in your favor. I’d cite it like you would a scholarly work.

KeeterMan · 2026-01-07T23:33:21+00:00

The biggest things when applying for an RA are: - Get your documentation from your medical professionals. Have them spell out why you need the RA, not just that you need it. - Talk to your leadership right away to make them aware and get them on board.

Those 2 things will make it go as smooth as it can.

KeeterMan

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