DoD Issues Reminder on Ins/Outs the GSA FSS

The Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy recently issued guidance to prepare DoD’s contracting workforce for the increase in GSA FSS procurements that generally take place as the fiscal year comes to a close. This "reminder" reiterates the requirement that contracting officers must make their own determination of price reasonableness and outlines the standard procedures to follow, including the requirements for DoD to seek additional discounts and to maximize competition when placing orders through GSA FSS.