Contracts Online, the new GSA Schedules initiative designed to capture clause exception(s) from existing contract holders, achieves greater transparency and maximizes competition by providing customers with contractors’ Terms and Conditions within GSA Schedules.
This electronic resource tool captures and regularly modifies contract terms and conditions to keep them updated across each Schedule, and displays information electronically on the GSA e-Library for customers to consider when establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements or placing task and delivery orders against Schedule contracts. It should be noted that contracts with exceptions may contain less favorable terms and conditions which should always be considered when evaluating a vendor proposal. Through Contracts Online, the Federal Acquisition Service builds upon its commitment to customers’ success by providing a contractor’s contract terms and conditions to conduct an effective acquisition. You may go to GSA eLibrary and perform a search for keywords, contract numbers, contractor/manufacturer name, Schedule name, and more to view the latest contract award information. Access contract clauses via the “View Contract Clauses” button on any eLibrary Schedule page (see screenshot illustration). Note: For a more detailed step-by-step process read 'dwclemens' Comment Post, "Selecting 'Contract Terms & Conditions' at eLibrary => Pricelist".
To learn more about Contracts Online be sure to listen to the Federal Acquisition Service’s Office of Acquisition Management audio interview.
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