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“BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors, if not inconsistent with the
terms of the applicable schedule contract.” Federal Supply Schedule contracts contain BPA
provisions to enable schedule users to maximize their administrative and purchasing savings. This
feature permits schedule users to set up “accounts” with Schedule Contractors to fill recurring
requirements. These accounts establish a period for the BPA and generally address issues such as
the frequency of ordering and invoicing, authorized callers, discounts, delivery locations and
times. Agencies may qualify for the best quantity/volume discounts available under the contract,
based on the potential volume of business that may be generated through such an agreement,
regardless of the size of the individual orders. In addition, agencies may be able to secure a
discount higher than that available in the contract based on the aggregate volume of business
possible under a BPA. Finally, Contractors may be open to a progressive type of discounting
where the discount would increase once the sales accumulated under the BPA reach certain
prescribed levels. Use of a BPA may be particularly useful with the new Maximum Order feature.
See the Suggested Format, contained in this Schedule Pricelist, for customers to consider when
using this purchasing tool.
21. Contractor Team Arrangements
Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use “Contractor Team Arrangements” (see FAR 9.6) to
provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements. The policy and
procedures outlined in this part will provide more flexibility and allow innovative acquisition
methods when using the Federal Supply Schedules. See the additional information regarding
Contractor Team Arrangements in this Schedule Pricelist.
22. Installation, De installation, Reinstallation
The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a-7) provides that contracts in excess of $2,000 to which the
United States of the District of Columbia is a party for construction, alteration, or repair
(including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works with the United States,
shall contain a clause that no laborer or mechanic employed directly upon the site of the work
shall receive less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The
requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act do not apply if the construction work is incidental to the
furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services. For example, the requirements do not apply to
simple installation or alteration of a public building or public work that is incidental to furnishing
supplies or equipment under a supply contract. However, if the construction, alteration or repair is
segregable and exceeds $2,000, then the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act applies. The
requisitioning activity issuing the task order against this contract will be responsible for proper
administration and enforcement of the Federal Labor Standards covered by the Davis-Bacon Act.
The proper Davis-Bacon wage determination will be issued by the ordering activity at the time a
request for quotations is made for applicable construction classified installation, deinstallation,
and reinstallation services under SIN 132-8.
23. Section 508 Compliance
If applicable, Section 508 compliance information on the supplies and services in this contract are
available in Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) at the following:
www.telecom.toshiba.com
The EIT standard can be found at: www.Section508.gov