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GSA FAQsTo get answers to the most frequently asked questions about K12 crash testing and our Metalith™ perimeter security barrier walls, please select one of the links below:
What is the GSA?The General Services Administration (GSA) is the business manager and purchasing agent for the U.S. Government. The GSA enters into more than 4 million U.S. Government-wide contracts with private business firms to provide commercial goods and services that federal agencies need.
Does the GSA buy a lot?The GSA processes about $66 billion in financial transactions throughout the government.
How big is the GSA?The General Services Administration employs about 14,000 people and has an annual budget of $16 billion.
What is a GSA Schedule?A GSA Schedule is a contract that allows a vendor to market and sell products and services, at pre-negotiated prices, to the entire Federal Government without the need for extensive competitive bidding. The Schedule allows companies to sell to the Government in a manner comparable to that used by most businesses. The Federal Supply Service, an agency under the General Services Administration, administers the Schedules. The Schedule lasts for at least 5 years, and could be used for as much as 10 years!
Can Infrastructure Defense Technologies' Metalith physical security barriers be purchased on a GSA schedule?Yes, the Metalith barriers can be ordered using GSA Schedule 84 that provides security and law enforcement solutions to the federal and military communities.
What are the GSA Schedule advantages?There are a number of advantages to both the entities buying using the GSA Schedule and the vendor offering its services through the GSA. Some include:
What kind of organizations purchase using the GSA schedules?Everyone in the federal government, the U.S. military, certain international organizations, and others. Examples include:
What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?A Blanket Purchase Agreement, or a BPA, is an agreement entered into by the Government and a contractor, allowing the Government to issue multiple task orders to a vendor after determining an initial best value. BPAs normally require a vendor to provide a discount deeper than that contained in the GSA Schedule.
Have the Metalith barriers been assigned Special Item Numbers (SIN)?The Metalith blast protection and anti-ram vehicle barriers have been assigned the following SIN numbers:
What Federal Supply Group are the Metalith perimeter security barriers listed under?The Metalith barriers are listed under Federal Supply Group 63 - Alarm and Signal Systems, Facilities Management Systems, Professional Services and Guard Services .
Call us today at 1-800-621-5617, email us at sales@themetalith.com, or send a fax using 773-254-1106 to get an immediate quote for your perimeter security problems. Stop them before they cause serious security issues, critical infrastructure damage, or disaster. Metalith Product Info | Exterior Finishes | Benefits | Applications The Metalith Copyright ©2003-2008 Infrastructure Defense Technologies. |
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