How to use the MOBIS Schedule
GSA's streamlined ordering procedures have reduced the tedious, time-consuming
government procurement process to a few simple steps. GSA has done this by
prequalifying vendors to perform a range of services. GSA has reviewed vendor
qualifications, capabilities and cost schedules in advance of the need for
services, and identified these vendors, by type of service, on its GSA Advantage!T Web
site. For iParametrics, refer to Contract Number: GS-10F-0011R. This
approval is valid for all organizations in the federal government, and other
governmental agencies, and the entire process, from identifying the Statement
of Work (SOW) to having a contractor on board, can be completed in as little
as three weeks.
To initiate the process, provide your contracts officer with a SOW. Your contracts
officer will issue your SOW to three approved GSA MOBIS vendors. You and your
contracts officer then review the vendors' responses, and select the "best value"
contractor. A contract order is issued directly to the selected contractor. GSA
has put the process in place, and will assist you, if needed, but does not get
involved in your procurement process.
For more information on the GSA ordering process, go to the U-MAS (Multiple
Award Schedule) Virtual Campus.
Common Questions:
1. Do I place Task Orders through GSA?
The majority of ordering offices place Task Orders directly with the best value MOBIS contractor and are responsible for administration of the task order. The contractor submits invoices directly to the ordering office. Contractor payments are issued to the contractor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Agencies can also elect to utilize fee for service contracting support offered by GSA's Office of Professional Services currently a division of Federal Technology Service (FTS). FTS can accept funding documents and competitively procure professional services from MOBIS contractors. Services might include preparing a Performance Based Statement of Work, conducting market research, developing/distributing a Request for Quotes (RFQ), evaluating quotes received and issuing/administering the MOBIS task order. For additional information, please contact the Management Services Center at mobis@gsa.gov or (800) 241-7246 (RAIN).
2. How do federal agencies use MOBIS?
Civilian Agencies distribute a Request for Quote (RFQ) to a minimum of three (3) MOBIS contractors. An RFQ typically includes instructions; evaluation criteria and a performance based Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW communicates what work will be performed, period and place of performance, deliverable schedules, applicable standards, special requirements (security clearances, travel), etc. After the RFQ closes, the ordering office evaluates the quotes received, makes a best value decision and issues a task order. GSA offers a comprehensive training course, titled, "Using GSA Schedules" which covers schedule ordering procedures, developing Statements of Work, Contractor Teaming Arrangements, Blanket Purchase Agreements and other Schedule related topics. For additional information, go to The FSS Center for Acquisition Excellence at www.fsstraining.gsa.gov. Military agencies distribute RFQs per Section 803.
3. What is/is not within the scope of the MOBIS Schedule?
MOBIS is designed to provide agencies with expert advice in all areas of management and management improvement. When tasking under MOBIS, agencies shall not use this vehicle for the acquisition of supplies other than that integral to the task and incidental to its central role of management improvement. Typical examples of services that are not appropriate for purchase under a MOBIS task include, but are not limited to: administrative support unless directly related to a MOBIS requirement, financial audits; engineering services, IT systems integration, network services, volume purchase of IT hardware, software or software development, data base planning, marketing and media services, and human resources services and construction and Architect-Engineering services as set forth in FAR Part 36 (including construction, alteration and repair of buildings, structures or other real property). Training classes that do not fall under the scope of MOBIS 874-4, refer to Schedule 69 for "general training". The acquisition of IT is not forbidden under MOBIS, however, it must be clear that the software, hardware, or IT services acquired must be incidental to the management improvement effort, and directly linked to the successful performance of the task. There are no specified definitions of incidental. This determination shall be made by the responsible agency Contracting Officer.
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