GSA relearns old lesson regarding blanket purchases

Published: Feb. 27, 2020, 5 a.m.

An old lesson had a new airing when a contractor challenged the set-up of a blanket purchasing agreement. The General Services Administration wanted to use a system of highest-technically ranked, and reasonable pricing for awarding equipment deals under the federal supply schedules. That's a no-no, as procurement attorney Joseph Petrillo of Petrillo and Powell told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices