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Single-Award BPAs

FAR stated preference for multiple awards
Single-award BPA limited to 1 year, no more than 4 option years; documented justification and approvals required
- Initial award >$103M approved by agency head
Benefits:
- Simplified ordering process
- Improved pricing and terms

The preference in FAR 8.405-3 is to establish a multiple-award BPA. However, if agency requirements are best met with a single award and proper approvals are obtained, the agency may award the BPA to only one contractor. If so, authorized users may place the task order directly under the established BPA when the need for the supply or service arises.

Consider:

Frequency of:
- Ordering
- Invoicing
- Discounts
- Delivery
Type of order:
- FFP
- Labor Hour
- T&M

MAS DESK REFERENCE

For more information, refer to the MAS Desk Reference: Section 8 on BPAs.

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