• Terms and Conditions
• Services
• Labor Categories
• Rates
• Ordering
• Contractor Team Arrangements

Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS)

Contractor Team Arrangements

CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS AND FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, all Federal agencies have been encouraged to facilitate innovative contracting/acquisition approaches.  FAR Part 1.102 provides Guiding Principles on the Federal Acquisition System, outlining what the System will achieve --

• Satisfy the customer (cost, quality and timeliness of delivery).
• Maximize use of commercial products and services.
• Using contractors with track record of successful past performance.
• Promoting competition.
• Minimize administrative costs.
• Conduct business with integrity, fairness and openness.
• Fulfill public policy objectives.

The Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program is a source that customers may use to achieve what the System has outlined for Acquisition Teams to follow.

Each member of the “Acquisition Team” is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment and is responsible for making acquisition decisions that deliver the best value product or service to meet the customers’ needs.  FAR 1.102-4 further empowers Government Team members to make acquisition decisions within their areas of responsibility including selection, negotiation and administration.  The contracting officer has the authority to the maximum extent practical, to determine the applications of rules, regulations, and policies.

In light of these changes, FSS customers may refer to FAR 9.6 - Contractors Team Arrangements.  The policy and procedures outlined in this part will provide more flexibility and allow innovative acquisition methods when using the FSSs.  Customers are encouraged to review this section and should note this is permissible after contract award.  Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs) combined with the FSS Program provide Federal customers a powerful commercial acquisition strategy.

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING “CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS”

• FSS contractors may use “CTAs”  (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements. 
• These CTAs can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).  BPA’s are permitted under all FSS contracts. 
• Orders under a CTA are subject to terms and conditions of the FSS contract.
• Participation in a CTA is limited to FSS contractors.
• Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on CTAs.

Here is a general outline on how it works:

• The customer identifies their requirements.
• FSS contractors may individually meet the customers needs, or -
• FSS contracts may submit a Schedules “Team Solution” to meet the customer’s requirement.
• Customers make a best value selection.

For detailed ordering information view the complete MOBIS Schedule:
View or download JB&A's MOBIS Schedule in PDF format; 80kb
This Schedule Contract Price List includes modifications through No. PO-0014 effective October 14, 2009