FED GOV CON - Interagency Acquisition Vehicles - MAC's & GWACs Explained

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FED GOV CON Webinar Wednesdays 2019 Series JSchaus & Assoc. Washington DC +1–202–365–0598


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The Ultimate Guide to Interagency Acquisition


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

Our discussion today will cover the following topics: -A discussion of how IAs work and their advantages for public sector contracting -Overview of the four primary types of IAs and how to use them -Identification of resources to assist with using IAs -Demonstration of how to search, find, and utilize IAs with GovShop


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

Interagency acquisitions are contract vehicles that are awarded by one agency (the servicing agency), but may be used by other agencies (the requesting agency) to place task or delivery orders Two basic types: Assisted & Direct Legislative authorities: Economy Act, Clinger Cohen Act


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

Benefits: -Flexibility and speed to contract -Lower prices as a result of combined buying power Considerations: -Less customization of the product or service -Potential service fees -Confirming your agency’s ability to utilize the particular IA


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

Four Basic Types of IA’s: 1. Multi-agency contracts (MACs) 2. Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) 3. Multiple Award Schedules (aka, Federal Supply Schedules) 4. Cooperative Purchasing Programs (Coops)


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

How and when to use them: 1. MACs Step 1 – Help your contracting point of contact create a written Determination & Findings document which must be provided to the servicing agency Step 2 – Accept the pricing and terms which are established at the master contract level, because you won’t have much room to negotiate when it comes time to close the deal! Examples: OASIS, CS3, Connections II


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

How and when to use them: 2. GWACs Step 1 – Compete for a spot on the master schedule (awarded by the servicing agency) Step 2 – Pay attention to the opportunities database and bid on attractive task and delivery orders Examples: 8(a) Stars, Alliant 2, NASA SEWP


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

How and when to use them: 3. MAS/FSS Step 1 – Compete for a spot on the master schedule (either GSA or VA) Step 2 – Pay attention to the opportunities databases (e.g., FBO) and bid on attractive task and delivery order Step 3 – Encourage your customers to buy more off schedule, and remind them they can set up BPA’s! Examples: MOBIS, IT-70


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

How and when to use them: 4. Coops Step 1 – Within your State of interest, identify any available Coops Step 2 – Complete registration requirements in order to be eligible to bid on Coop opportunities Step 3 – Stay tuned (and consider joining The Professional Association for Cooperative Procurement) Examples: Buyboard, Choice Partners, NASPO ValuePoint


2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates

Download our Ultimate Guide to Interagency Acquisition! -Gain visibility into Interagency Acquisitions with our free guide -Navigate over 30 different MACs, MAS, and Coops to find the right tool for the job -Shorten acquisition lead times and get goods and services on contract while saving money!


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