governmentwide acquisition contracts

An interim rule was published in the Federal Register on March 16, 2011 increasing competition requirement for Multiple Award Contracts, and implemented Section 863 of the Fiscal Year 2009 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The interim rule enhances competition requirements for orders placed against Multiple Award Contracts, including:

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