Advantages

GSA has improved efforts to make buying commercial services easier for Federal customers by awarding GSA Schedule Contracts. Under the Federal Supply Schedule Program, GSA enters into government-wide contracts with commercial firms to provide products and services, at stated prices, for given periods of time. This streamlined procurement vehicle significantly reduces the time required to obtain services because GSA has reviewed vendors' capabilities, negotiated rates, and prequalified vendors to provide services. Federal agencies place orders directly with the schedule contractor, and deliveries are made directly to the customer.

Advantages of Using the GSA Human Resources Contract

• Five-year contract-ordering period with three additional five year option periods.
• Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with no ceiling and no maximum order limitations.
• Available to all federal agencies and authorized organizations.
• No synopsis (FedBizOpps posting) is required - all competitive requirements have been met.
• Direct customer and contractor relationship - no transfer of funds to GSA required.
• Reduced lead times - procurement cost savings.
• Labor categories and rates for fixed price and time and materials task orders.
• Provides for teaming and subcontracts.
• Blanket purchase agreements may be established.