Course Introduction
Topic 1: Introduction to the MAS Program
Topic 2: Benefits of the MAS Program
Topic 3: Acquisition Life Cycle
Topic 4: Market Research
Topic 5: Acquisition Strategies Using Schedules
Topic 6: Acquisition Flexibility for Use of Schedules
Topic 7: Task/Delivery Order Award, Administration, and Closeout
Topic 8: eTools
Appendix A – FAR Subpart 8.4
Appendix B – Sample Blanket Purchase Agreement Format
Appendix C – GSA Publication “Building Flexibility, Speed, and Value into Acquisition”
List of Acronyms and Websites
Course Introduction
Course Objectives
GSA Mission and Objectives
GSA Business Lines
FAS Business Portfolios
Statutory Authority for the MAS Program
Responsibility for Management of the MAS Program
Regulatory Foundation
What is a Federal Supply Schedule?
MAS Schedule Facts
Common Schedule Myths
MAS Contract Characteristics
FAR Applicability to Schedules
Priority Use of Government Supply Sources for Products
Priority Use of Government Supply Sources for Services
What Services are Available on Schedule?
What Supplies are Available on Schedule?
MAS Value Proposition
MAS Value Proposition: Save Time, Realize Transparency, Control Procurement
GSA Schedules Conform with Competitive Contracting
Socioeconomics: FAR 8.405
Meeting Agency Goals: Going “Green”
Environmental Program Scope
Environmental Program Scope (cont.)
FAR Subpart 8.4 Simplifies the Solicitation Process
FAR Subpart 8.4 Simplifies the Evaluation Process
Governmentwide Ordering Requirements
The Order Acquisition Life Cycle
Acquisition Life Cycle Roles
Schedule Contractor Responsibilities in the Order Acquisition Life Cycle
Ordering Activity Responsibilities in the Order Acquisition Life Cycle
Purposes of Market Research
Market Research Goals
Market Research Requirements
Market Research Addresses Requirements
Acquisition Planning: Background and Objectives
Schedule Alternatives to Open Market Items
Ordering Procedures – FAR 8.405-1
Ordering Procedures – FAR 8.405-2
Schedule Order Types
Limited Source Justification and Approval
Limited Source Justification
Posting Requirements
Post-Award Posting Requirements for Limited Source
Other Direct Costs Categories
Contract Flexibilities
Schedule Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) Benefits
Key Differences between CTA and Subcontractor Arrangements
MAS BPA Streamlines the Acquisition Process
Blanket Purchase Agreements Benefits
Single-Award BPAs
Multiple-Award BPAs
Evaluation Process
Comparing Best Value
Factors Affecting Best Value Determination
Making and Documenting the Decision
Notification of Unsuccessful Quoters
Protests
Order Administration Functions
Required Actions at Closeout
Requirements for Termination
Termination for Cause
Termination for Convenience
GSA
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Subpart 8.4 – Federal Supply Schedules
8.402 General
8.403 Applicability
8.404 Use of Federal Supply Schedules
8.405 Ordering procedures for Federal Supply Schedules
8.405-2 Ordering procedures for services requiring a statement of work
8.405-3 Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs)
8.405-4 Price reductions
8.405-6 Limited sources justification and approval
8.406 Ordering activity responsibilities
8.406-2 Inspection and acceptance
8.406-4 Termination for cause
8.406-5 Termination for the government’s convenience
MAS BPA Streamlines the Acquisition Process
The Attraction of Schedule BPAs
Guidelines for Establishing BPAs for Work Requiring an SOW
Establishing a Schedule BPA: Basic Information
Award Types
Choosing BPA Types
BPA Specifications
Sample BPA Format
Schedule BPA Order Placement
Using Existing Schedule BPAs
Price Reductions
BPA Task Order Documentation
Socioeconomic Considerations for BPAs
BPA Annual Review
The Challenge
The Solution
Working with GSA