Agencies are encouraged to seek discounts when ordering through GSA Schedules and GSA Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) urges agencies to seek discounts in its memo, Achieving Better Value from Our Acquisitions.

In response to concerns about overlap and duplication of contracts for frequently purchased goods and services, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) has issued guidance that requires agencies to su