Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration U.S. General Services Administration. Federal Acquisition Service. Solutions for State and Local Governments Through GSA’s Cooperative Purchasing Program Willie Mills – Schedule 70 Carroll Slag – Schedule 84 May 2011
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Federal Acquisition Service
U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. General Services Administration. Federal Acquisition Service.
Solutions for State and Local Governments Through GSA’s Cooperative Purchasing Program
AgendaThe Basics on GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
The Basics on Cooperative Purchasing Program
Schedule Features and Benefits
Recommended Ordering Procedures
IT Schedule 70 Snapshot
Schedule 84 Snapshot
GSA Online Acquisition Tools and Assistance
Other GSA State and Local Programs
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The Basics - What is the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)?
GSA Awards contracts to multiple companies supplying comparable services and products
Provides competitive environment according to the FAR: orders placed under the MAS Program are considered to be issued using full and open competition (FAR 6.102 (d) (3)
The Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program is also known as the Federal Supply Schedule Program or the GSA Schedules Program
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Example Schedule
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Cooperative Purchasing Basics
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Federal Statutory Authority
Section 211 of the e-Gov Act of 2002 authorizes State & Local Governments to purchase Schedule 70: Information Technology products, software and services through the introduction of Cooperative Purchasing.
Public Law 110-248 of the Local Preparedness Acquisition Act, authorizes State & Local Governments to purchase: Alarm and signal systems, facility management systems, firefighting and rescue equipment, law enforcement and security equipment, marine craft and related equipment, special purpose clothing, and related services as contained in Federal supply classification code group 84 or any amended or subsequent version of that Federal supply classification group under Cooperative Purchasing.
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Eligibility and Scope
Scope: GSA Schedule 70 and Consolidated Schedule with IT Special Item
Numbers (SINs): General Purpose Commercial Information Technology Equipment, Software and Services
GSA Schedule 84: Total solutions for law enforcement, security, facilities management, fire, rescue, clothing, marine craft and emergency/disaster response
Eligible Users: The 50 states, all counties, municipalities, cities, towns and townships,
Tribal Governments, Public Authorities (Public or Indian Housing agencies under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937), school districts, and colleges or any instrumentality there of.
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State and Local Participation
Voluntary No obligation by state and/or local governments to
use the schedule. Contractors decide whether to accept orders from
state and local governments.
Always Open for Use Meet GSA Eligible Users Criteria Have State or Local Authority
– Granted by State or Local Entity8
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Cooperative Purchasing Exceptions
The following is a list of clauses in the GSA Schedules Program which do not apply to the Cooperative Purchasing Program: Federal Prompt Payment Act – The Applicable State’s
Prompt Payment laws take precedence Disputes – GSA is not a party to resolving disputes within the
Cooperative Purchasing Program Patent Indemnity Clause – Applies to Federal Ordering
Activities only Commercial Item Contract Terms and Conditions Unique to
the Federal Government – Applies to Federal Ordering Activities only
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Schedule Features and Benefits
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Features and Benefits
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TimeSavings
CostSavings
Built-inValueSelection
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Features and Benefits
The GSA Schedule Programs offer…
Cost Savings
Time Savings
Selection
Built-In Value
Pre-negotiated ceiling prices that can be further discounted through head-to-head competition and negotiations
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Pre-vetted local and global contractors, including small and disadvantaged businesses R R RA suite of eTools to streamline processes, such as market research and competition R R RA nationwide network of responsive GSA representatives available for training and assistance R RThe ability to establish term agreements, known as Blanket Purchase Agreements, for recurring needs R R
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Recommended Ordering Procedures
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GSA Recommended Ordering Procedures (FAR 8.4)
At or below Micro-Purchase Threshold ($3K) Transmit RFQ with SOW (for services) Oral or written quotes and delivery instructions
acceptable Select a vendor and purchase Vendors must accept government purchase cards
Above the Micro-Purchase Threshold ($3K & Up): Develop A Performance-Based Statement of
Work (SOW) for Services Include in the SOW evaluation criteria to
determine “Best Value” offer Must seek at least three vendors and Evaluate
Proposals in Accordance with Evaluation Criteria Select the vendor that offers the “Best Value” Government purchase card acceptance is not
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Recommended Ordering Procedures Cont.
Additional State/Local requirements are permitted but must NOT conflict with GSA Schedule Terms and Conditions
State and local governments are encouraged to use GSA Schedule Ordering Procedures Incorporate by referencing GSA Schedule terms
and conditions See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.4
Each task order is a new contract among government, industry, and municipal government
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Recommended Ordering Procedures Cont.
Source of Funding can be of any type allowed by the ordering agency Contract Funding Grant Funding
Schedule Vendors are required to accept Credit Card for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase threshold ($3K)
Maximum Ordering Provisions give guidance for seeking further price reduction
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Example Cooperative Purchasing Process
Acquisition ResearchWith GSA’s online tools,
GSA Advantage! and e-Library
Sending a Request for Quote (RFQ)to a Selected Contractor
Evaluating Proposalsand Making a Selection
Using the GSA Schedule Contract as a Model
Customers negotiate their respectivecontracts with the selected Vendor
with mutually agreed-on modifications
Defining the Scopeof Requirements
Receiving Products or Servicesfrom the Contractor
Paying the Contractor as per the contract agreement
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GSA’s IT Schedule 70 Snapshot
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IT Schedule 70 – Who Are We?
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IT Schedule 70 grants government customers direct access to commercial experts who can thoroughly address the needs of the government IT community through Special Item Numbers (SINs).
IT Schedule 70 Offerings IT Schedule 70 Features
Software Licenses IT Equipment (Sales or Lease) IT Training Courses IT Professional Services E-Commerce Services Wireless Services Satellite Services (COMSATCOM) Identity and Access Management
Products and Services: Digital Certificates HSPD-12 Products and
Services
ID/IQ contracting vehicle to procure IT commercial products & services
Ordering agency selects products and services based on “best value” to the end-user
Est. 80% of all contracts held by Small Businesses More than 40% of all IT Schedule 70 Sales by Customer
Agencies are with Small Business Enable agencies to meet socioeconomic goals Available to state/local under certain authorities
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IT Schedule 70 Products and Services
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Software:
132 32 Term Software Licenses
132 33 Perpetual Software Licenses
Hardware:
132 3 Leasing of Product
132 4 Daily/Short Term Rental
132 8 Purchase of Equipment
132 9 Purchase of Used/Refurb. Equip.
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IT Schedule 70 Products and Services Cont.
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Services:
132 12 Maintenance of Equip./Repair 132 34 Maintenance of Software
Service Offering132 60F Identity & Access Management
Professional Services132 61 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Shared Service Provider (SSP) Prog.132 62 HSPD-12 Product and Service
Components
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Security Solutions
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Examples: (Not All Inclusive)
132-60C Digital Certificates 132-60D E-authentication Hardware Token
Encryption Certificates Hardware Token
Signature Certificates
132-61 Public Key Infrastructure 132-62 HSPD-12 Product and Service ComponentSmart Card Authentication Certificates Card Reader – BiometricDigital Signature Certificates Fingerprint Capture StationShared Services Providers Card Printer Station
Facial Image Capturing Camera
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Network Products & Services Solutions
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Examples: (Not All Inclusive)
132-8 Purchase of Equipment Support Services 132-8 and 132-12Web servers Maintenance Network servers InstallationCablesRoutersGateways
132-51 IT Professional Services 132-50 Training Courses Consultants Instructor-Lead training for:Analysts Network SecurityDevelopers Tactical Network ManagementTechnicians Wireless Networks ManagementSpecialists
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Network Products & Services Solutions Cont.
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Examples: (Not All Inclusive)
132-53 Wireless Services 132 52 E-Commerce ServicesVoice Service Internet Access Services Data Service Other Data Transmission Services Cellular Broadband Services Value Added Network ServicesBlackberriesCell Phones
132-54 Commercial Satellite Communications Transponded CapacityOwning/operating or reselling dedicated bandwidth and power on a communications satellite in
any available COMSATCOM frequency band
132-55 Commercial Satellite Communications Subscription ServicesPre-existing, pre-engineered Fixed Satellite Service and/or Mobile Satellite Service solutions, typically including shared or dedicated satellite resources, ancillary terrestrial components, and Contractor specified networks and equipment in any available COMSATCOM frequency band
End-to-End Solutions are also available through New Custom SAT Solutions and Small Business Contracts
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Commercial Software Solutions
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CustomerRequirement
AcquisitionChannel
CustomerOutput
GSA Schedule 70
The San Bernardino County (CA) seeks Geospatial Information System (GIS) tools that are compatible with products used by EPA, FEMA, and DOI
GSA Schedule 70
• Demographic Software• GPS Equipment• Web Map Service
Schedule 84 Cooperative Purchase Sales Volume (in Millions)
16.5
51.6
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Schedule 84 – Attachment 1: Marine Craft
Boats, Engines, Trailers, Spare Parts & Accessories Harbor/Waterfront Security Products & Services Marine Craft Repair and Modifications to all type
Marine Craft Professional Consulting and Training Services for
Marine Craft, Harbor, or Waterfront Floating Marine Barriers, and Booms
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Schedule 84 – Attachment 2: Firefighting
All types of Urban and Wildland Firefighting Equipment and Supplies
Flood Control Products, Medical Rescue Kits and Patient transport/immobilization devices
Fire Extinguishing/Suppressing Products Breathing Air Equipment & Respiratory Protection
Products Hoses, Valves, Fittings, Nozzles, Couplings and Related
Accessories Aerial Search and Rescue and Aerial Firefighting Products
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Schedule 84 – Attachment 3: Alarm & Signal Systems, Facility Management and Protective Service Occupations
Security Systems Integration and Design Services Security Management and Support Services Security System Life Cycle Support Alarm and Signal Systems, Access Control Systems,
Intrusion Detection Systems, Patient Wandering Detection, and Fire Alarm Systems
Facility Management Systems including building comfort systems and integrated security system and Professional Security/Facility Management Services
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Schedule 84 – Attachment 3: Alarm & Signal Systems, Facility Management and Protective Service Occupations (Continued)
Protective Service Occupations including Guard Services, Alarm Monitors, Baggage Inspectors, Corrections Officers, Court Security Officers, Detection Dog Handlers, Detention Officers, Firefighters, Police Officers and Categories to support operation of on-site Security Functions, and other support and related categories.
Rainwear, Footwear, Extreme Cold Weather Clothing, Fire Fighting Clothing, Wildland Fire Fighting Clothing, Flotation Devices, Security Clothing, High Visibility and Reflective Products, Medical/Hospital Clothing, Industrial Work Clothing, Concealment Clothing, Miscellaneous Undergarments for use with Special Purpose Clothing, and Cool/Hot Clothing Products.
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Schedule 84 - Attachment 5: Law Enforcement Equipment and Services Body Armor, Miscellaneous Personal Law
Enforcement Equipment Restraining Equipment, Canine Training and
Handling Equipment, Search and Detection Night Vision Equipment Alcohol and Drug Detection Kits and Devices Bomb Disposal and Hazardous Material Equipment Radiation / Nuclear material Detection Equipment
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GSA Training Resources andOnline Acquisition Tools
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Tool Description URL Search Tool
Research Tool
Ordering Tool
Business Status Indicator
COOP Program Verifier
GSA Advantage!
Online Shopping Site
www.gsaadvantage.gov YES YES YES YES YES
eLibrary Online Contract Library
www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov YES YES NO YES YES
eBuy Online RFQ Tool www.gsa.gov/ebuy YES NO YES YES YES
E-Tools
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http://www.gsa.gov
Provides information on GSA’s various offerings
A great tool for learning more about the Schedules program.
http://www.eBuy.gsa.gov Facilitates the request for submission of quotes or proposals for commercial products, services, and solutions offered through GSA Federal Supply Schedules
Current State and Local registration for Advantage and eBuy must be done through Advantage
For immediate registration, users must have a .gov, .xx.us (where xx is state code) or .edu
Users without approved domain names will have to go through alternate process with the GSA Advantage helpdesk.
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Alternate Registration Process
A request must be submitting in writing on official letterhead of your particular state or local government organization. The name of the state or local organization must be on the letterhead.
The letter must be dated and signed by an approving official who will serve as the point of contact (POC) for any and all individuals who may request a GSA Advantage account in the future using that second level domain.
Name, phone, email, and title of the POC. Provide the second level domain requested. A short paragraph explaining your organizational mission and authority. You may submit the request with attached letterhead document via email to [email protected] or mail to:
GSA Federal Acquisition Service Contract Services Management Division (QI0A) Attention: GSA Advantage 2200 Crystal Drive, Suite 8014 Arlington, VA 22202
Please note that GSA will review each request and determine if that domain will be approved for ordering on GSA Advantage. You will be notified of the decision via email.