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• BPAs under IDIQs????

  > > FrankJon said: > > > This is a different topic. In what way? If I understand the topic here (which I may not, I frequently misunderstand things), it's about adding the ability to issue BPAs unde

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 5mo ago

• BPAs under IDIQs????

  Sounds like they're pushing forward for this in January: [https://www.meritalk.com/articles/gsa-plans-refresh-of-major-gwacs-by-end-of-january/](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/gsa-plans-refresh-of-

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 5mo ago

• Evaluating GSA schedule order out years pricing when the schedule option hasn't been exercised?

  > > C Culham said: > > > It could be that the OP has moved on, but as it goes I can not. "Simply" seems to apply a laissez-faire approach in my view. I appreciate the OP's inquiry and concern. Why? I

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 6mo ago

• Evaluating GSA schedule order out years pricing when the schedule option hasn't been exercised?

  > > On 11/14/2025 at 12:49 PM, C Culham said: > > > Hopefully you do get a response and it will be of interest for a post here. > > > > To the concern of a protest talk to the contractor. Find out w

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 6mo ago

• Evaluating GSA schedule order out years pricing when the schedule option hasn't been exercised?

  > > C Culham said: > > > Thanks. > > > > So [@formerfed](/u/formerfed) has offered a response that I do not disagree with. > > > > My additional thoughts are these. > > > > Why is the contractor i

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 6mo ago

• Evaluating GSA schedule order out years pricing when the schedule option hasn't been exercised?

  > > C Culham said: > > > So you only have one quote to evaluate? No I have a few quotes but this one has the highest technical ratings.

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 6mo ago

• Evaluating GSA schedule order out years pricing when the schedule option hasn't been exercised?

  I'm evaluating a quote under GSA Schedule and their schedule option period ends in 2028 while my requirement goes through 2030. They have an ultimate contract end date for their schedule in 2038 thoug

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 6mo ago

• Can I solicit on eBuy under multiple SINs?

  My CO isn't really sure which SIN she wants to solicit under and is insisting on only choosing one. Would we be able to just submit the RFQ under like 3 to 4 different SINs that all seem to cover the

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 7mo ago

• DLA Umbrella Contract and Subsumable Contracts?

  I keep seeing this terms "umbrella contract" and "subsumable contract" popping up lately and they all seem to reference this Raytheon contract with DLA. The link below describes it a little but I'm co

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 9mo ago

• Evaluation of Oral Presentations

  I've been looking for examples of oral presentations and have started to wonder why is it that Oral Presentations are always a standalone factor? The FAR states, "Oral presentations by offerors as req

  in Contract Award Process · 1y ago

• Rates Only for Price Evaluation (ROPE) in PTIA

  > > Retreadfed said: > > > Are you talking about a Part 8 BPA or a Part 13 BPA?  Also, why are you worried about hours for a BPA? A Part 8 BPA, the hours would be used just to develop a total evalua

  in Contract Award Process · 2y ago

• Rates Only for Price Evaluation (ROPE) in PTIA

  I have an upcoming requirement for a BPA and was thinking of using the "ROPE" technique for pricing. Has anyone used this technique as described on the PTIA? [https://acquisitiongateway.gov/periodic-

  in Contract Award Process · 2y ago

• 16.505(a)(4) vs 16.505(b)(2)?

  If I have a Multiple Award IDIQ where only one vendor has rights to provide a certain brand name product, determined to be vital to the requirement, but in the open market there's several other vendor

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 2y ago

• VAO on Fixed Unit Price Contracts

  Came across the attached article today regarding fixed unit price contracts, it seems that the experts at VAO contend that FUP isn't a thing in federal acquisition and suggests using T&M/LH instead. I

  in Contract Pricing including CAS & Allowable Costs · 2y ago

• FAR 13.501(a)(2)(iii) and (iv) Usage?

  I feel like I'm missing something very basic here but FAR 13.500(a) only allows us to go up to $15M however FAR 13.501(a)(2)(iii) and (iv) prescribe how to get approvals up to $75M or $100M for DoD/CG

  in For Beginners Only · 3y ago

• CPARS Tracking

  Not sure if this is the right subforum but does anyone have experience or knowledge of how their organizations track CPARS as an organization? I'm mostly interested in seeing the quarterly or monthly

  in Contract Administration · 3y ago

• Responsible Prospective Contractors

  When I was with DoD we used to require balance sheets and other data, Don provided a good answer here: [/threads/4361-reponsibility-determination-far-9-104-3-a](/threads/4361-reponsibility-determinati

  in For Beginners Only · 3y ago

• Travel/Lodging for Commercial Requirement Subject to the JTR/FTR?

  If we have a commercial requirement that includes travel/lodging and is anticipated to be entirely FFP and not on GSA schedule, do we have to require the contractors to propose that travel/lodging in

  in For Beginners Only · 4y ago

• Small Business Prime with Large Business Team Members

  > > ji20874 said: > > > Questions can be traps.  For example, you asked WIFCON a question about teaming and are hopeful for an answer, but you don't tell us whether you are talking JV teaming or prim

  in Small Business Socioeconomic Programs · 4y ago

• Small Business Prime with Large Business Team Members

  My CO and I have a solicitation out for a Multiple Award IDIQ for consulting services (541611), estimated at around $9M, that is a total small business set-aside. We've gotten a lot of Q&As lately ask

  in Small Business Socioeconomic Programs · 4y ago