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Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Blanket Purchase Agreement
A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a simplified arrangement a buyer sets up to fill recurring needs from a supplier at agreed terms, then places orders (calls) against it as needs arise — avoiding a new procurement each time.
What it is
A BPA establishes terms and often pricing with one or more suppliers; the government then issues calls against it for repeated purchases. BPAs are commonly set up against GSA Schedules.
Why it exists
It removes repetitive procurement overhead for anticipated, recurring purchases while preserving competition at the BPA-establishment stage.
Who it applies to
Suppliers of recurring commercial products or services — a BPA can be a steady, low-friction channel of orders.
Frequently asked
What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement?
A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is a simplified arrangement for recurring purchases: a buyer sets up agreed terms with a supplier, then places orders against it as needs arise. It avoids running a separate procurement for each buy and is often established against a GSA Schedule.
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