Blanket Purchase Agreement 12314420A0016

The USDA awarded a blanket purchase agreement to 7th Echelon LLC to provide acquisition support services across multiple department components. Under various firm fixed price call contracts issued against the BPA, 7th Echelon will supply program management, contracting oversight, IT support, and acquisition advisory functions. Services are set aside for 8(a) small businesses and valued at over $5 million through July 2023. Places of performance include Washington, D.C., Fort Lesley J. McNair, and Pearland, Texas.

The call contracts draw on the BPA to augment the USDA's procurement operations, strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and modernize IT infrastructure. The Office of Procurement and Property Management, Forest Service Washington Office Acquisitions, and Office of Contracting and Procurement will benefit from specialized contractor resources that support acquisition functions and subject matter expertise. The contracts aim to aid the USDA's efforts to effectively manage programs through continuous improvement and responsible stewardship of public funds.