- Why is using a GSA Schedule contractor better than purchasing on the open market?
- Can any federal agency use the contract?
- Does the federal agency need to coordinate with anyone at GSA?
- Is there a minimum and maximum dollar order limit?
- How quickly can I procure services?
- Do I need to involve a contracting office or officer to obtain the services of a GSA Schedule contractor?
- Can a federal agency sole source the work or must it be competed?
- If an agency already has a contract with us (such as an ID/IQ contract) must they use that contract or can they use the GSA contract?
- What control of my project do I retain when using a GSA Schedule contractor?
- Can I be assured that the services I need will always be available?
- What fee will GSA charge my project for administrating the contract?
GSA has already deemed the prices to be fair and reasonable. All schedule contracts have been awarded in compliance with all federal laws and regulations. Administrative and ordering time is reduced and simplified.
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Yes. Government Management and Operations (M&O) contractors may also use this contract.
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It is the agency’s choice. If an agency chooses to have GSA act as its contracting officer, they will pay a 4% administrative charge to GSA. If the agency uses their standard agency contracting procedures, they will pay no administrative charge. Federal agency contracting officers are usually very familiar with the GSA contract vehicle (although the agency technical contact may not be familiar with the GSA contract).
The minimum order limit is $100 and the maximum order limit is $5,000,000.
Services can normally be procured within 30 days. However, expedited services can be accomplished as quickly as within 24 hours.
Yes. However, it is the customer’s discretion which contracting office or officer to use.
If there is a sole source justification, the federal agency can sole source the work directly to a firm. If not, then the agency will likely issue a scope of work to three firms on the GSA list. The agency will set the response requirements and evaluation criteria before issuing the scope (for example, price quote plus two-page technical response, including resumes). Examples of typical sole source justification are previous work at the site, continuation of an effort, or unique expertise.
They can use either contract.
You retain all control over a project. You deal directly with Tetra Tech NUS.
The schedule contract period is five years with three additional 5-year options for a total of 20 years.
GSA charges a 0.75% industrial funding fee, which is included in the GSA-approved rates.