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The Federal Supply Schedule offers simplified ordering, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), and price reductions. BPAs facilitate recurring purchases, which can include negotiated terms such as delivery frequency, pricing discounts, and authorized individuals for orders. Whether using a single BPA for defined tasks or multiple BPAs for competitive procurement across technically qualified contractors, agencies benefit from efficiency and administrative savings. Explore essential elements like maximum order provisions and delivery information to enhance your procurement strategy.
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Federal Supply Schedule Features • Simplified Ordering • Blanket Purchase Agreements • Teaming • Price Reductions • Expedited Delivery • Maximum Order Provisions • Purchase Card
Elements of a BPA • Name/number of contractor, BPA number • Description of agreement, include frequency • Prices and/or discounts • Extent of obligation • Authorized individuals • Delivery information
Blanket Purchase Agreements Single BPA: • Task can be defined easily Multiple BPAs: • Determine “technically qualified” contractors • Establish multiple BPAs • RFQ- 3 or more depending on $
Best Value • Covers other things besides lowest price -- for example -- delivery, warranty, training, past performance, environmental or trade-in
Blanket Purchase Agreements Included in All Schedule Contracts Permit “Accounts” to Fill Reoccurring Requirements Accounts Establish Terms, Period of Time, Frequency of Ordering, Discounts, Delivery Locations, etc. Administrative Savings Additional Discounts by contractors
Judi Hyde Procurement Analyst Commercial Acquisition Policy Division 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway TEL: 703.305.7012 Arlington, VA 22202 FAX: 703.305.6594 Email: judi.hyde@gsa.gov www.fss.gsa.gov