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1 Jennifer Schaus & Associates
GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES

2 Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2017 - WASHINGTON DC www.JenniferSchaus.com
Join Us for A Series of Complimentary Webinars on various US Federal Government Contracting Topics. Presenters are industry experts sharing knowledge about the competitive government contracting sector. Find all of our Govt Contracting webinars (free download) at Contact – –

3 ABOUT JENNIFER SCHAUS & ASSOCIATES: Based in downtown Washington, DC;
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC ABOUT JENNIFER SCHAUS & ASSOCIATES: Based in downtown Washington, DC; A la carte services for Federal Contractors; Proposal Writing to GSA Schedules and Contract Administration, etc.; Deep bench of industry experts; Educational webinars; Networking events and seminars; WEBSITE:

4 ABOUT JENNIFER SCHAUS:
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC ABOUT JENNIFER SCHAUS: Began career with D&B; Over 20 years in federal contracting; Industry speaker and author; Board Member: GovLish; NCMA; and NMIA. Volunteer Mentor &/or Instructor: VA PTAP; CBP / VBOC; Capitol Post; 1776; Eastern Foundry, WIT; WDCEP and the Towson University Incubator.

5 ABOUT OUR SPEAKER MARK A. AMADEO, ESQ.
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC ABOUT OUR SPEAKER MARK A. AMADEO, ESQ.

6 Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2017 - WASHINGTON DC www.JenniferSchaus.com
ABOUT MARK A. AMADEO Founder & Managing Partner of Amadeo Law Firm, PLLC Over 20 years of experience as government counsel & law firm counsel Before starting boutique law firm, was a partner at DC law firm Litigation background in complex cases helps avoid pitfalls LL.M. Georgetown University Law Center; J.D. University of Wisconsin Law School; B.A. Boston College Member of several business, government contracting & technology groups in DC, Maryland & Virginia Phone: (202)

7 ABOUT AMADEO LAW FIRM, PLLC
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC ABOUT AMADEO LAW FIRM, PLLC Boutique With Offices in DC, Bethesda & Frederick Focus on Government Contracting & Technology Review/negotiation: FAR/DFARS complianc Pre & Post Award Teaming: JV’s & Subcontracts Technology: IP preservation & commercialization WEBSITE:

8 CONTRACT AWARDS AND COMPETITION WITH GSA SCHEDULES
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC CONTRACT AWARDS AND COMPETITION WITH GSA SCHEDULES Thursday, September 28, 2017

9 FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Competitive Procedures Best Suited To the Circumstances Fulfill Requirements Efficiently

10 FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Competitive Procedures Sealed Bids Competitive Proposals Combination of Competitive Procedures BAA (Sciency/Tech) Competitive Procedures Use of Multiple Award Schedules Under the Procedures Established By the GSA

11 NOT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC NOT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Few responsible sources DoD, NASA and Coast Guard: one or limited number Other Agencies: only one responsible source No other type of supplies or services Unusual & Compelling Urgency Industrial, engineering, developmental or research International agreement National Security Public Interest By Statute – Sole Source Authority For 8(a) VOSB HUBZone WOSB

12 NOT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC NOT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Justifications Must Justify Sole Source Certify Accuracy and Completeness of Justification Obtain Required Approval

13 MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES Contracts Awarded by VA or GSA For Similar or Comparable Supplies or Services Established With More than One Supplier At Varying Prices

14 FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES (aka GSA SCHEDULES) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Commercial Supplies or Services Volume Prices

15 GSA SCHEDULES How to Get On
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC GSA SCHEDULES How to Get On Prerequisites – 2 Years In Business, DUNS, SAM Identify Schedule Contract & Solicitation Proposal or Offer Price Proposal Template Labor Matrix (Personnel) Financial Statements Subcontracting Plan Technical Proposal Professional Compensation Plan Previous Cancellation/Rejection Letters EULAS Commercial Sales Practices Commercial Price List Pricing Support Documentation Price Narrative Contract Officer Review & Price Negotiation Final Proposal

16 Procedures Established By GSA
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC GSA SCHEDULES Procedures Established By GSA Three Sets of Ordering Procedures Ordering Procedures For Supplies & Services Not Requiring Statement of Work Supplies or Services Listed At Fixed Price & SOW Not Needed (Installation, Repair & Maintenance) Ordering Procedures For Services Requiring Statement of Work Services at Hourly Rates Ordering with Blanket Purchase Agreements Repetitive Needs For Supplies & Services Agency Establishes BPA With One or More Schedule Contractor Later Agency Orders From BPA Holder BPA’s For Supplies & Services at Fixed Price (Don’t Require SOW) BPA’s For Services at Hourly Rates (Do Require SOW)

17 At or Below Micro-Purchase
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC Procedures All Non-BPA Orders For Supplies & Services (Whether SOW Is Required or Not) At or Below Micro-Purchase Can Place Orders With Any Schedule Contractor That Can Meet Needs

18 Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2017 - WASHINGTON DC www.JenniferSchaus.com
Procedures Non-BPA Orders Over Micro-Purchase, Not Exceeding Simplified Acquisition Threshold To Establish BPA’s That Do Not Exceed Simplified Acquisition Threshold SOW Not Required (Fixed) Survey, Review Catalogs of, Request Quotes from At Least 3 Schedule Contractors Document Why Restricted to < 3 Schedule Contractors SOW Required (Hourly) Provide RFQ to At Least 3 Schedule Contractors (Non BPA’s) Document Why Consideration Restricted to < 3 Schedule Contractors Place Order: With Schedule Contractor Represents Best Value Establish BPA’s: With Schedule Contractors That Represents Best Value

19 Procedures Document Why Restricted to < 3 Schedule Contractors
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC Procedures Document Why Restricted to < 3 Schedule Contractors Urgent And Compelling Need Only 1 Source is Capable of providing unique supplies or services New Work Is Follow-On To Original Order

20 Procedures All Non-BPA Orders Over Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC Procedures All Non-BPA Orders Over Simplified Acquisition Threshold To Establish Any BPA’s That Exceed Simplified Acquisition Threshold (Whether SOW Is Required or Not) Waive Competition Post RFQ’s For All Schedule Contractors or Provide To As Many As Practicable to Ensure At Least Three Quotes If < 3 Quotes, CO Must Explain No Additional Contractors Are Capable & CO’s Efforts Place Order: Schedule Contractor Represents Best Value Establish BPA’s: With Schedule Contractors That Represents Best Value

21 Procedures Waive Competition Limited Sources
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC Procedures Waive Competition Limited Sources Urgent And Compelling Need Only 1 Source is Capable New Work Is Follow-On To Original Order Items Peculiar To One Manufacturer CO Must Comply With Justification & Approval Process

22 Ordering Procedures For BPA’s Placing Orders
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC Ordering Procedures For BPA’s Placing Orders Single Award BPA’s User Just Places Order Multiple – Award BPA’s At or < Micro-Purchase Threshold Any BPA holder Above Micro-Purchase Threshold, Not Over Simplified Acquisition Threshold Must Consider All BPA Holders Unless Urgent, 1 Source, or Follow-On Above Simplified Acquisition Threshold Provide RFQ’s to all BPA Holders Unless Waiver

23 GSA SCHEDULES Set-Asides? Sole Source?
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES WASHINGTON DC GSA SCHEDULES Set-Asides? FAR authorizes CO’s to set-aside orders under GSA Schedule contracts for HUBZone, 8(a) and WOSB’s Kingdomware – mandatory or discretionary? Agencies Must Follow GSA BPA & Non-BPA Ordering Procedures Sole Source? No – Not Under SBA Sole-Source Rules Only Using GSA Ordering Procedures Orders at or below Micro-Purchase Threshold If Obtain a Waiver

24 Jennifer Schaus & Associates
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