Buying Services Through GSA Schedules

In this video series we’ll be discussing the services that are available through GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule program, including how to find them and the procedures and requirements that apply when ordering services.

This video series is for ordering agencies that require GSA Schedule services and that can benefit from the easy and cost-effective solutions the program offers. In this first video we’ll introduce you to the Multiple Award Schedule program including the benefits of using the program and its applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation or FAR Guidance. In this second video of the series we’ll cover the services available in the MAS program and the basics for acquiring those services. This includes acquisition planning and when to use a Statement of Work. In the third video of the series we’ll continue with the basics of acquiring services. This includes Advisory and Assistance services, Limited Sources Justifications, and awarding and administering task orders for Schedule Services and exercising options. In this fourth video of the series we’ll cover the benefits of using Contacting Teaming Agreements and Blanket Purchase Agreements for Schedule Services. In this last video of the series we’ll cover a number of topics including determining price reasonableness, Small Business in Schedule Orders, sustainable acquisition and DoD requirements for using schedules.

For more information including upcoming live training classes please visit  https://www.gsa.gov/schedules

If you are a federal acquisition workforce member and would like to receive continuous learning points (CLPs) for viewing this recording, you can sign up for the event via the  FAI CSOD.