
The requirement covered by the option fulfills an existing government need. You can exercise such options on Schedule contract orders, provided that: In accordance with the requirements of FAR 17.207, Exercise of Options, Options may be included on orders placed against Schedule contracts, provided that the options are clearly stated in the requirement and are evaluated as part of the ordering activity’s “best value” determination. Level of preservation, packaging, and packing. Other pertinent data, e.g., delivery instructions or receiving hours and size-of-truck limitation. SOW, when required, or a brief, complete description of each item. Special Item Number (SIN) or National Stock Number (NSN). delivery points, e.g., origin or destination Contract number, agency order number, and date. Complete shipping and billing addresses. Orders must include the following elements, in addition to any information required by the Schedule contract: Step 1: Ordering Procedure FAR 8.405-1: Ordering Procedures Without a Statement of Work (SOW):īefore placing an order, you must ensure that you have complied with agency and local regulatory and statutory requirements. Use the GSA Schedule Order: Contract File Checklist to award task or delivery orders against the Schedule and to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) against Schedule contracts. The bundled contracts requirements when the order meets the definition of “bundled contract” (refer to FAR 2.101 and 13.303-2(c)(3)). An IT acquisition strategy as required by FAR Part 39.
Acquisition planning as required by FAR Part 7. Orders against Schedule contracts are not exempt from: May be set aside for small business at the ordering Contracting Officer’s discretion. Must follow the procedures set forth in FAR 8.4. Orders placed against a Schedule contract: In addition to ordering guidelines, GSA offers additional information related to the Schedule's unique features and flexibilities and electronic buying tools. These ordering procedures apply to all federal agencies.
Contracting Officer Guidance - Schedule Ordering Proceduresįederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.4, outlines streamlined ordering procedures for the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) so you can focus on the unique requirements of your buy.