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The document provides an overview of the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service and its engineering and services contracts. It discusses GSA's role in enabling project management through various professional services schedule contracts that map to the Project Management Body of Knowledge knowledge areas and processes. The document outlines features of GSA contracts like streamlined ordering, best value determinations, and e-tools that help connect buyers and sellers.

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U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Understanding GSA Engineering & Services Contracts A Program Managers Guide Jeff Manthos Jeff Manthos US General Services Administration US General Services Administration February 7, 2007 February 7, 2007
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Who are we? GSA Federal Acquisition Service…A New Service Representing General Supplies and Services Integrated Technology Services Assisted Acquisition Services Travel, Motor Vehicle, & Card Services 2
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Today’s Topics Acquisition, GSA, and Project Management Nexus! Enabling GSA “Tools” (Professional Services Schedule contracts) GSA Tools – Project Management Crosswalk GSA Tools Features and Benefits GSA Support 3
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Leveraging the Industrial Base for Project Management Acquisition GSA Project Management GSA can be the enabler! 4
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Commercial Item Acquisition Expanding the use of commercial items in DoD systems offers the DoD opportunities for reduced cycle time, faster insertion of new technology, lower life-cycle costs, greater reliability and availability, and support from a more robust industrial base. It is a fact that for many technologies that are critical to military systems, the commercial marketplace-and not the DoD-now drives the pace of innovation and development. DoD Extension to PMBOK ® Guide June 2003 5
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Schedules Program-What is a Schedule? GSA Awarded Competitive IDIQ contracts Mirrors Commercial Buying Practices Long-term Contracts Awarded to Multiple Vendors - 5 yrs. With Three 5-yr. Options Forty-three Schedules Offer 11 Million-Plus Products & Services Huge Selection: Over 14,000 Vendors Represented on Nearly 18,000 Contracts 6
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Transparent Pricing Task Order Type: Firm fixed price or FFP (preferred) Labor hour Time and Materials Incentives with FFP The service contract act does not apply!7
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Enabling Tools GSA Professional Services Schedule Contracts 8
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Professional Services (a sample) Professional Engineering Services Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services Logistics Services Environmental Services Laboratory Services 9
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Professional Engineering Services (Schedule 871) Industry Partners Over 800 Contractors as of January 2007, including: Large Businesses Small Businesses – Disadvantaged – HUBZone – Veteran-owned – SDVOB 10 – Women-owned
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Professional Engineering Services-871 Special Item Numbers (SINs): 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities 871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration 871-4 Test and Evaluation 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management 11
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities …definition and interpretation of high-level organizational engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc. 12
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis …abstract or concept studies and analyses, additional requirements definition, preliminary planning and evaluation of alternative technical approaches…cost-performance trade-off analysis, feasibility analysis.. 13
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-3 Systems Design, Engineering and Integration …translation of a system or (subsystem, program, project activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications), performing risks identification/analysis/mitigation, traceability… 14
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-4 Test and Evaluation …application of various techniques demonstrating that a prototype system (subsystem, program, project or activity) performs in accordance with the objectives outlined in the original design…. 15
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support ….analysis, planning and detailed design of all engineering specific logistics support including material goods, personnel, and operational maintenance and repair of systems throughout their life cycles….. 16
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management …planning, budgetary, contract and systems/program management functions required to procure and/or produce, render operational and provide life cycle support to technology based systems, activities, sub-systems, projects, etc….. 17
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS)-874 Special Item Numbers (SINs): 874-1 Consulting Services 874-2 Facilitation Services 874-3 Survey Services 874-4 Training Services 874-5 Support Products 874-6 Competitive Sourcing Support 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 874-99 Introduction of New Services 18
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Logistics Worldwide (Logworld)-874V Special Item Numbers (SINs): 874-501 Supply & Value Chain Management Services 874-502 Acquisition Logistics 874-503 Distribution & Transportation Logistics Services 874-504 Deployment Logistics 874-505 Logistics Training Services 874-506 Support Products 874-507 Operations & Maintenance Logistics Management and Support Services 19
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Environmental Special Item Numbers (SINs): 899-1 Environmental Planning Services & Documentation: 899-2 Environmental Compliance Services: 899-3 Environmental Occupational Training Services: 899-4 Waste Management Services: 899-5 Reclamation, Recycling and Disposal Services: (This does NOT include handling/disposal and/or transportation of nuclear or radioactive waste.) 899-6 Remote Advisory Services: 899-7 Geographic Information Services (GIS): 899-8 Remediation Services: 20
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services Special Item Numbers (SINs): 873-1 Mechanical Testing and Analysis 873-2 Chemical Testing and Analysis 873-3 Electrical Testing and Analysis 873-4 Geotechnical and Thermal/Fire Testing and Analysis 873-99 Introduction of New Testing and Analysis 21
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA “Tools” – PM Crosswalk 22
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Management Knowledge Areas- PMBOK® Guide Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Time management Project Cost Management Project Quality management Project Human Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management 23
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Integration Management SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 24
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Scope Management SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration 874-1 SIN Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 25
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Time Management SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 26
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Cost Management SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 27
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Quality Management SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-2 Facilitation Services SIN 874-4 Training Services 28
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Human Resource Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-2 Facilitation Services SIN 874-4 Training Services SIN 874-8 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services 29
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Communications Management SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 30
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Risk Management SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-4 Test and Evaluation SIN 874-1 Consulting Services 31
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Procurement Management SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services 32
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Five Types of Project Processes – PMBOK® Guide Initiating Planning Executing Controlling Closing 33
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Initiating SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 34
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Planning SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management 874-1 SIN Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 35
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Executing SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-4 Training Support SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 36
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Controlling SIN 871-4 Test and Evaluation SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 37
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Closing SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services 38
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Multiple Award Schedule Features & Benefits 39
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Schedules Features and Benefits Streamlined Ordering Best Value Blanket Purchase Agreements Teaming Arrangements Maximum Order Provisions E-Tools 40
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Multiple Award Schedule Benefits All Competition Requirements Have Been Met No Synopsis Required Prices Have Been Deemed Fair & Reasonable Terms and Conditions Have Been Pre-negotiated Reduced Need For Front-End Procurement Personnel Reduced Procurement Lead Time Minimizes Documentation Required Customized Solutions Direct Relationship With Contractors No Additional Administrative Fees Risk of Protest is Low 41
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Streamlined Ordering MAS Ordering Procedures Under $3,000 Select any Schedule Contractor (The Micro Purchase Threshold for Davis Bacon Act Procurements is $2,000. The Micro Purchase Threshold for Service Contract Act Procurements is $2,500.) Over $3,000 Send RFQ to a Minimum of 3 Schedule Contractors Review the Quotes Received (can use GSA e-Buy) Select the “Best Value” Based on Other Evaluation Factors in Addition to pricing 42 Issue a Task Order/Delivery Order
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Awards Based on Best Value Best Value is Determined on What is Important to the Buyer Price Technical Solution (including program management) Corporate Experience Past Performance Delivery 43
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Blanket Purchase Agreements BPAs Offer Flexible Solutions and Options Build Long Term Relationships With Vendor Partners Useful for Replacing Expiring IDIQs Easy to Establish Establish BPA From the Pool of Schedule Contractors Used to set up “Accounts” to Fill Recurring Requirements Can Last as Long as the Contract Period Review Annually for “Best Value” May be Offered Volume Discounts When Establishing a BPA 44
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Contractor Teaming Arrangements Schedule Contractors May Team With Each Other to Provide a Total Solution for a Customer Best for Complex Acquisitions Enables Contractors to Consolidate Unique Capabilities Offers the Government the Best Combination of Performance, Cost and Delivery Increases Small Business Participation CTA Team Leader Responsible for Task Order Execution, Even If Not Identified 45
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Maximum Order Provisions Customer Agencies Must: Seek Additional Price Reductions 3+ Contractors for Further Competition Contractors can: Offer a Lower Price Offer the Current Contract Price Decline the Order 46
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service E-Tools: Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together GSA Advantage!® e-Buy e-Library 47
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Market Research Web Address Schedules E-Library www.fss.gsa.gov/elibrary GSA Advantage!® www.gsaAdvantage.gov GSA e-Buy access through GSA Advantage!® www.gsaAdvantage.gov 48
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Market Research Tools • Research vendors Buyer • Research vendors • RFQ/RFI • Research pricing • Obtain quotes 49
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Support 50
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Support Provided By GSA Agency outreach: guidance, training & education Industry outreach: promote, facilitate the growth of schedules supplier base Expedite awards/mods of “potential” suppliers 51
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Support (continued) Value added assisted procurement service or agency in-house buying are customer options. 52
U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Services Support Provided By GSA Acquisition management Program management Financial management 53
Costs to Use GSA U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service No additional administrative fee for in- house buying (IFF built into rates) Competitive negotiated fee for procurement service 54

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  • 1. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Understanding GSA Engineering & Services Contracts A Program Managers Guide Jeff Manthos Jeff Manthos US General Services Administration US General Services Administration February 7, 2007 February 7, 2007
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  • 5. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Commercial Item Acquisition Expanding the use of commercial items in DoD systems offers the DoD opportunities for reduced cycle time, faster insertion of new technology, lower life-cycle costs, greater reliability and availability, and support from a more robust industrial base. It is a fact that for many technologies that are critical to military systems, the commercial marketplace-and not the DoD-now drives the pace of innovation and development. DoD Extension to PMBOK ® Guide June 2003 5
  • 6. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Schedules Program-What is a Schedule? GSA Awarded Competitive IDIQ contracts Mirrors Commercial Buying Practices Long-term Contracts Awarded to Multiple Vendors - 5 yrs. With Three 5-yr. Options Forty-three Schedules Offer 11 Million-Plus Products & Services Huge Selection: Over 14,000 Vendors Represented on Nearly 18,000 Contracts 6
  • 7. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Transparent Pricing Task Order Type: Firm fixed price or FFP (preferred) Labor hour Time and Materials Incentives with FFP The service contract act does not apply!7
  • 8. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Enabling Tools GSA Professional Services Schedule Contracts 8
  • 9. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Professional Services (a sample) Professional Engineering Services Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services Logistics Services Environmental Services Laboratory Services 9
  • 10. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Professional Engineering Services (Schedule 871) Industry Partners Over 800 Contractors as of January 2007, including: Large Businesses Small Businesses – Disadvantaged – HUBZone – Veteran-owned – SDVOB 10 – Women-owned
  • 11. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Professional Engineering Services-871 Special Item Numbers (SINs): 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities 871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration 871-4 Test and Evaluation 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management 11
  • 12. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities …definition and interpretation of high-level organizational engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc. 12
  • 13. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis …abstract or concept studies and analyses, additional requirements definition, preliminary planning and evaluation of alternative technical approaches…cost-performance trade-off analysis, feasibility analysis.. 13
  • 14. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-3 Systems Design, Engineering and Integration …translation of a system or (subsystem, program, project activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications), performing risks identification/analysis/mitigation, traceability… 14
  • 15. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-4 Test and Evaluation …application of various techniques demonstrating that a prototype system (subsystem, program, project or activity) performs in accordance with the objectives outlined in the original design…. 15
  • 16. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support ….analysis, planning and detailed design of all engineering specific logistics support including material goods, personnel, and operational maintenance and repair of systems throughout their life cycles….. 16
  • 17. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management …planning, budgetary, contract and systems/program management functions required to procure and/or produce, render operational and provide life cycle support to technology based systems, activities, sub-systems, projects, etc….. 17
  • 18. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS)-874 Special Item Numbers (SINs): 874-1 Consulting Services 874-2 Facilitation Services 874-3 Survey Services 874-4 Training Services 874-5 Support Products 874-6 Competitive Sourcing Support 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 874-99 Introduction of New Services 18
  • 19. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Logistics Worldwide (Logworld)-874V Special Item Numbers (SINs): 874-501 Supply & Value Chain Management Services 874-502 Acquisition Logistics 874-503 Distribution & Transportation Logistics Services 874-504 Deployment Logistics 874-505 Logistics Training Services 874-506 Support Products 874-507 Operations & Maintenance Logistics Management and Support Services 19
  • 20. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Environmental Special Item Numbers (SINs): 899-1 Environmental Planning Services & Documentation: 899-2 Environmental Compliance Services: 899-3 Environmental Occupational Training Services: 899-4 Waste Management Services: 899-5 Reclamation, Recycling and Disposal Services: (This does NOT include handling/disposal and/or transportation of nuclear or radioactive waste.) 899-6 Remote Advisory Services: 899-7 Geographic Information Services (GIS): 899-8 Remediation Services: 20
  • 21. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services Special Item Numbers (SINs): 873-1 Mechanical Testing and Analysis 873-2 Chemical Testing and Analysis 873-3 Electrical Testing and Analysis 873-4 Geotechnical and Thermal/Fire Testing and Analysis 873-99 Introduction of New Testing and Analysis 21
  • 22. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA “Tools” – PM Crosswalk 22
  • 23. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Management Knowledge Areas- PMBOK® Guide Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Time management Project Cost Management Project Quality management Project Human Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management 23
  • 24. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Integration Management SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 24
  • 25. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Scope Management SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration 874-1 SIN Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 25
  • 26. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Time Management SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 26
  • 27. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Cost Management SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 27
  • 28. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Quality Management SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-2 Facilitation Services SIN 874-4 Training Services 28
  • 29. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Human Resource Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-2 Facilitation Services SIN 874-4 Training Services SIN 874-8 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services 29
  • 30. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Communications Management SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 30
  • 31. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Risk Management SIN 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration SIN 871-4 Test and Evaluation SIN 874-1 Consulting Services 31
  • 32. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Project Procurement Management SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services 32
  • 33. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Five Types of Project Processes – PMBOK® Guide Initiating Planning Executing Controlling Closing 33
  • 34. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Initiating SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 34
  • 35. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Planning SIN 871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities SIN 871-2 Concept development and Requirements Analysis SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management 874-1 SIN Consulting Services SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 35
  • 36. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Executing SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-4 Training Support SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 36
  • 37. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Controlling SIN 871-4 Test and Evaluation SIN 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-7 Program Integration and Project Management Services 37
  • 38. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Closing SIN 871-6 Acquisition Life Cycle Management SIN 874-1 Consulting Services 38
  • 39. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Multiple Award Schedule Features & Benefits 39
  • 40. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Schedules Features and Benefits Streamlined Ordering Best Value Blanket Purchase Agreements Teaming Arrangements Maximum Order Provisions E-Tools 40
  • 41. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Multiple Award Schedule Benefits All Competition Requirements Have Been Met No Synopsis Required Prices Have Been Deemed Fair & Reasonable Terms and Conditions Have Been Pre-negotiated Reduced Need For Front-End Procurement Personnel Reduced Procurement Lead Time Minimizes Documentation Required Customized Solutions Direct Relationship With Contractors No Additional Administrative Fees Risk of Protest is Low 41
  • 42. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Streamlined Ordering MAS Ordering Procedures Under $3,000 Select any Schedule Contractor (The Micro Purchase Threshold for Davis Bacon Act Procurements is $2,000. The Micro Purchase Threshold for Service Contract Act Procurements is $2,500.) Over $3,000 Send RFQ to a Minimum of 3 Schedule Contractors Review the Quotes Received (can use GSA e-Buy) Select the “Best Value” Based on Other Evaluation Factors in Addition to pricing 42 Issue a Task Order/Delivery Order
  • 43. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Awards Based on Best Value Best Value is Determined on What is Important to the Buyer Price Technical Solution (including program management) Corporate Experience Past Performance Delivery 43
  • 44. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Blanket Purchase Agreements BPAs Offer Flexible Solutions and Options Build Long Term Relationships With Vendor Partners Useful for Replacing Expiring IDIQs Easy to Establish Establish BPA From the Pool of Schedule Contractors Used to set up “Accounts” to Fill Recurring Requirements Can Last as Long as the Contract Period Review Annually for “Best Value” May be Offered Volume Discounts When Establishing a BPA 44
  • 45. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Contractor Teaming Arrangements Schedule Contractors May Team With Each Other to Provide a Total Solution for a Customer Best for Complex Acquisitions Enables Contractors to Consolidate Unique Capabilities Offers the Government the Best Combination of Performance, Cost and Delivery Increases Small Business Participation CTA Team Leader Responsible for Task Order Execution, Even If Not Identified 45
  • 46. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Maximum Order Provisions Customer Agencies Must: Seek Additional Price Reductions 3+ Contractors for Further Competition Contractors can: Offer a Lower Price Offer the Current Contract Price Decline the Order 46
  • 47. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service E-Tools: Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together GSA Advantage!® e-Buy e-Library 47
  • 48. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Market Research Web Address Schedules E-Library www.fss.gsa.gov/elibrary GSA Advantage!® www.gsaAdvantage.gov GSA e-Buy access through GSA Advantage!® www.gsaAdvantage.gov 48
  • 49. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Market Research Tools • Research vendors Buyer • Research vendors • RFQ/RFI • Research pricing • Obtain quotes 49
  • 50. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Support 50
  • 51. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Support Provided By GSA Agency outreach: guidance, training & education Industry outreach: promote, facilitate the growth of schedules supplier base Expedite awards/mods of “potential” suppliers 51
  • 52. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service GSA Support (continued) Value added assisted procurement service or agency in-house buying are customer options. 52
  • 53. U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Services Support Provided By GSA Acquisition management Program management Financial management 53
  • 54. Costs to Use GSA U.S. General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service No additional administrative fee for in- house buying (IFF built into rates) Competitive negotiated fee for procurement service 54