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Frequently Asked Questions

Question What exactly is the difference between a GWAC and a Multiple Award Schedule contract?
A Multiple Award Schedule is an Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (ID/IQ) contract available to federal agencies worldwide. Agencies place orders directly with the contractor. Interagency Agreements are not required to use Multiple Award Schedules.

GWACs are contracts for various information technology resources owned by one federal agency, but that all other federal agencies can use on a limited basis. The owning (host) agency establishes the maximum value of the contract based on their requirements plus an additional 20% for other agencies. Before an agency can use a GWAC they must enter into an Interagency Agreement pursuant to the Economy Act.

Question Then what is the difference between a Multiple Award Schedule ID/IQ contract and other agencies' ID/IQ contracts?
The Multiple Award Schedules program provides federal customers with over four million products from more than 6000 vendors, without ordering restrictions, around the world.

Other agencies' ID/IQs are primarily for use by the host agency. Access is limited to other agencies and limited sources are available. In some cases ordering must go through the host agency. Some require approval letters, documentation for best value selection, price determinations, etc.

Question How do I know I am getting the best price?
GSA's goal is to be your best value supplier. Multiple Award Schedules contracts offer Most Favored Customer discounts. Quantity discounts may also be available. Additional price reductions may be obtained by individual agencies. This prevents anyone from claiming to beat GSA prices without contacting Multiple Award Schedule contractors first.

Question How is purchasing from Multiple Award Schedules better than purchasing on the open market?
When you purchase from the CACI GSA Schedule you know that

  • GSA has already determined the price to be fair and reasonable
  • Synopsis is not required. Multiple Award Schedules contracts have been awarded in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • A wide selection of commercial items is available
  • Administrative time is reduced
  • Ordering is easy!

Question How do I order from Multiple Award Schedules?

  1. Obtain the Federal Supply Schedule or click on GSA Advantage!
  2. Select the ADP Services that meet your needs
  3. Place your order

Question What are the documentation requirements?
That has been simplified. Your basic ordering information is all that GSA requires.

Question Can I order Multiple Award Schedules products electronically?
Multiple Award Schedules implementation on GSA Advantage!, the FSS electronic shopping mall, is available. Currently, GSA Advantage! has over 200,000 items available and the number is increasing.

CACI's ADP Services Schedule is on GSA Advantage! Electronic ordering through use of GSA Advantage! permits you to send your order directly to CACI, creating a contractor/customer relationship.

Question Can the Multiple Award Schedules meet all of my needs? Even large or complex requirements? What if CACI doesn't have everything under contract?
With over four million commercial items available the GSA Multiple Award Schedules can meet the vast majority of your needs. For those large or complex requirements CACI can join with other schedule contract holders and submit a total solution to meet your needs under a Team Arrangement.

The modification process allows CACI to modify contracts at any time during the contract period. Therefore, CACI has the ability to place new items to meet your needs under contract today. This also assures the latest technology is always available to the customer.

If the cost of non-Schedule incidental items is small compared to the total cost of the procurement a Schedule contractor is permitted to add these to the Multiple Award Schedule delivery order.

Question What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the Multiple Award Schedule?
Setting up a BPA with CACI is a way to fill recurring needs while taking advantage of quantity discounts, saving administrative time and reducing paperwork. With the removal of the maximum order limitation, agencies are no longer restricted by any dollar limitations when placing orders under a BPA.

With a Multiple Award Schedule BPA you can order as much as you want, as little as you want and as often as you want. You can use a BPA as an ordering device in which your field offices across the nation can participate, allowing them to place orders directly. In doing so your entire agency receives the benefits of additional discounts negotiated into your own BPA.

Teaming Arrangements are permitted with Multiple Award Schedule Contractors in accordance with FAR 9.6. Teaming Arrangements may be incorporated into your BPA.

Question Are BPAs for Simplified Acquisition Purchases and are restricted to $100,000?
The use of BPAs under Multiple Award Schedules has been permitted for a long time. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.202(c): "BPAs may also be established with Federal Supply Schedule contracts..." With the removal of the maximum order limitation agencies are no longer restricted by any dollar limitations when placing orders under a Schedule BPA.

Question What is the new Maximum Order Threshold?
This new commercial practice brings more value and choices to our customers. Customer orders will no longer be restricted by a maximum order limitation. New procedures have been developed so that CACI can accept any size order.

In accordance with the FAR 8.4 there may be circumstances where a customer finds it advantageous to request a price reduction, such as where a quantity of an individual order clearly indicates the potential for obtaining a reduced price. To assist the customer to determine when they should seek a price reduction a maximum order level has been established in each schedule. When a customer's order exceeds this level they are encouraged to contact the contractor for a lower price.

Question How can I be sure the products or services I need will always be available on a Schedule contract?
Schedule contract periods are as long as five years with five-year options.

Question Can I use my government credit card for payment?
Use of the government wide credit card is strongly encouraged. CACI accepts the government credit card under the GSA Schedules.

Question When I place an order under a Schedule contract does it really meet CICA requirements?
Yes. Use of the Multiple Awards Schedule program is a competitive procedure [see FAR 6.102(d)(3)].

Question Does the FIRMR still apply to purchasing information technology (ADP) products?
No. The FIRMR was canceled effective August 8, 1996 and FAR Part 8.4 now applies.

Question Do I still have to submit a CBD notice for ADP purchases over $50,000?
The requirement to synopsis proposed orders for ADP over $50,000 purchases was eliminated in March 1995.

Question Can you explain the Teaming Arrangements in more detail?
Under a Team Arrangement CACI can join with other schedule contract holders and submit a solution or proposal to meet a customer's needs.

Question How can I be certain I will always be able to get the latest technology under the Schedule?
With the new modification process Schedule contractors can continually refresh their Multiple Award Schedule contracts. With GSA's ADP Schedules a continual open season permits offers to be submitted at any time.

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