Summary of CRFQ GSD1700000020

This is a Cooperative Request for Quotation (CRFQ) issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) on behalf of multiple state and local government entities participating in the GSA Cooperative Purchasing program. The procurement requests quotations for general supply and service items to be made available through a cooperative agreement vehicle. The CRFQ establishes a framework for participating state and local agencies to purchase products and services under negotiated terms, eliminating the need for individual entities to conduct separate competitive procurements. Interested vendors must submit quotations by the specified deadline to be considered for inclusion on the cooperative contract. The resulting contract will provide an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle with a base term and optional renewal periods, allowing authorized state and local governments to place orders throughout the contract period without additional competitive procedures.

Pricing for awarded vendors must be competitive and represent fair value for the cooperating jurisdictions. The GSA Cooperative Purchasing program does not set aside specific percentages for small business concerns, though vendors of all sizes are encouraged to participate. This CRFQ may result in multiple awards to qualified vendors, and pricing is typically evaluated on a best-value basis considering both cost and technical factors. Vendors selected for the cooperative contract will be required to honor their quoted pricing for all state and local government entities authorized to use the agreement, with pricing remaining firm throughout the initial contract term and any renewal options exercised by GSA on behalf of the participating agencies.