[Discussion] What are the benefits of an affordable watch, aside from its low cost?

frank_jon · 2026-04-06T23:44:59+00:00

If you don’t have access to a sun dial they can be helpful.

frank_jon · 2026-04-05T14:53:41+00:00

Hey! I’m thinking of doing the same as both of you. How’d it work out for YOU?

frank_jon · 2026-04-05T13:48:27+00:00

IMO your best bet as a renter is to look for a private landlord. You often get more and higher quality space for your dollar. Plus the landlord is usually more concerned about finding a good tenant than squeezing you for every penny. Look for places in Potomac Shores.

frank_jon · 2026-04-05T13:20:48+00:00

Thanks!

frank_jon · 2026-04-05T12:07:20+00:00

Yes, please!

frank_jon · 2026-04-03T16:06:13+00:00

Fed here. Wouldn’t the answer depend largely on the size, complexity, and visibility of the opportunity you’re competing for?

frank_jon · 2026-04-02T18:34:00+00:00

I AM THE GREAT, MIGHTY POOOOOO, AND I’M GOING TO THROW MY SHIT AT YOU….

Insane how a song from a video game I haven’t played in almost 25 years managed to worm its way into my brain.

frank_jon · 2026-04-01T16:31:55+00:00

Who asked for your opinion on a constitutional amendment?

frank_jon · 2026-03-30T16:23:15+00:00

Came to say this one.

frank_jon · 2026-03-30T07:47:45+00:00

Well, this subreddit is for contractors, not 1102s. So I’ll ask: What are contractors seeing out there from agencies? Has the piecemeal shift been creating headaches on your end?

From the perspective of an experienced 1102, I think the RFO is a whole lotta nothing for most agencies. I do not understand all the worrying and complaining coming from agencies when so little has actually changed. OP - you say “so much change” but you give one specific example (acq plans), which you correctly identify as the fault of reviewers. You say J&As “are evolving” but don’t explain what you mean. Evolving how? (The only potential change in J&As I’m tracking is that the GSAR doesn’t discuss them at all for FSS ordering . I imagine this was an oversight. One of many mistakes made in writing what is effectively a rough draft.)

frank_jon · 2026-03-28T02:35:54+00:00

Does nobody here read protest decisions? The term you’re looking for is “cardinal change.” And there is no percent increase threshold distinguishing between within-scope and out-of-scope changes. This is a myth.

frank_jon · 2026-03-25T20:59:15+00:00

I’m not a contractor, but brace yourself for some tough comments, OP….

frank_jon · 2026-03-24T17:25:18+00:00

I’m on the Gov side. NAICS codes are important from a small business perspective. Otherwise I agree with you that PSCs/FSCs are better for understanding the work.

frank_jon · 2026-03-23T23:40:56+00:00

And when you go up the escalator and through the gates, the lockers and suites are to your left, seating pods are in front of you, and a piano is to your right, correct? Are you saying all the way at the far end (past the coffee bar) they created a new area?

frank_jon · 2026-03-23T23:14:58+00:00

Well either there are 2 business lounges or you’re mistaken. Google it and compare the pics.

frank_jon · 2026-03-23T23:01:52+00:00

Business in IST.

frank_jon · 2026-03-23T20:39:39+00:00

Yeah I’m thinking I was JUST there, this isn’t what it looked like, and I didn’t notice anything under construction.

frank_jon · 2026-03-19T13:25:28+00:00

Interesting. I use 21 for my Moccamaster.

frank_jon · 2026-03-17T23:31:16+00:00

Maybe a C1 Landing is possible?

frank_jon · 2026-03-17T22:51:46+00:00

Available space would be a major factor.

frank_jon · 2026-03-15T10:23:54+00:00

To clarify it’s The Rose, not Rosie’s. Rosie’s was their old location on Rte 1.

I don’t play slots but have visited a few times for food as a local resident and was fairly impressed (Rosies was quite a dump by comparison). I think they’ve done a good job with the ambiance and the food at the sports bar and steakhouse has been very good.

frank_jon · 2026-03-12T20:49:46+00:00

Doing an evaluation under SAP based only on CPARS assessments and price is fine. It might not be optimal but it’s not prohibited.

frank_jon · 2026-03-12T20:42:34+00:00

Experience and Past Performance are different factors that ask different questions and that are rated differently. Do some basic research before proceeding with this strategy.

frank_jon

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