Buyer Resources

NASA SEWP is very helpful, but often results in time-consuming, urgent modifications. Learn how to use Unison Marketplace to get the best from SEWP by driving competition, clarifying specifications upfront, and avoiding costs.

Unison Marketplace has been honored to support over 400,000 Best Value and LPTA buys for all federal agencies. Given the new FAR rule, acquisition professionals will likely use Best Value Tradeoff source selection methods more frequently. Better understand the new rule with a VAO subject matter expert and a leading acquisition executive.

Finally…people will know just how hard Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists work. FAR 13.003 says one must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable, but your workload is already tremendous. Learn how to use Unison Marketplace to negotiate every requirement, impress your program office and supervisors quick and efficiently. As a bonus, learn about a new Marketplace feature that summarizes the positive impact of your work.

NASA SEWP and GSA are very helpful as you navigate your purchasing needs, but often result in time-consuming, urgent, painful modifications during crunch times. Learn how you can use Unison Marketplace to get the required vendor competition, avoid last-minute modifications, find vendors beyond SEWP and GSA and reduce prices paid.

Vendors are vital to national security and the success of every federal program. Join us to learn how to avoid the landmines and reap the benefits of optimal vendor management.

If Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQs) have you perplexed, you’re not alone! Many contracting professionals have difficulty differentiating between the two. Is a BPA considered a contract? Are funds obligated at the time of award or when an order is placed?