GSA Federal Supply Schedule BPA
What is a BPA?
A blanket purchase agreement (BPA) under the GSA Federal Supply Schedules Program has been permitted for a long time. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.303-2(c)(3) states that "BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule contractors . . ."
What are the benefits?
- Setting up a BPA with Esri is a way to fulfill recurring needs while taking advantage of quantity discounts, saving administrative time, and reducing paperwork.
- In the past, individual orders under a BPA could not exceed the maximum order limitation. Today, that is no longer the case. With the removal of the maximum order limitation, agencies are no longer restricted by any dollar limitations when placing orders under a BPA.
- For large BPAs, agencies are empowered and encouraged to seek further price reductions.
- With a Federal Supply Schedule BPA, you can order as little as you want, as much as you want, and as often as you want, giving you flexibility and cost advantages.
- You can establish a BPA that applies to your field offices, allowing them to take advantage of the BPA and place orders directly with Esri. This helps you reduce the administrative burden of writing numerous task/delivery orders.
- Contractor Team Arrangements are permitted with Federal Supply Schedule contractors in accordance with FAR 9.6. Contractor Team Arrangements may be incorporated into your BPA.
What are the requirements for setting up a BPA?
All BPAs must contain certain information, such as
- A description of the agreement
- The extent of the obligation
- Ability of ordering offices to negotiate additional (individual agency) price reductions based on the dollar value of the BPA
- A list of individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA
- The information to be included on the delivery ticket
- Invoice requirements
- A statement that all other terms and conditions are contained in the Esri Federal Supply Schedulecontract
Who has an ELA or BPA?
- Esri/BNN BPA #2008BPA6516
- Esri/Census ELA #2008ELA7061
- Esri/DCGS-A ELA #2009ELA8150
- Esri/DHS ELA #2005BPA1615
- Esri/EPA ELA #2008BPA5578
- Esri/FAA/DOT ELA#2008BPA4627
- Esri/NASA ELA #2010ELA3170
- Esri/NGA #2008ELA4369
- Esri/RATB ELA #2009ELA4173
- Esri/SmartBUY Geospatial BPA #2009BPA6679
- Esri/USACE ELA #2009ELA7970
- Esri/U.S. National Guard Bureau BPA #2008BPA4507
- Esri/USDA ELA #2008BPA4986
- Esri/DOI/USGS ELA#2008BPA4818
How do I find out about intelligence agency contracts?
For intelligence agency contract information, please contact Esri's Washington, D.C., regional office to speak with the appropriate account manager for that agency.
8615 Westwood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182-2218
703-506-9515
703-506-9514 (fax)
I want a BPA.
If you are interested in setting up a BPA with Esri, contact the Esri federal team.
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