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GSA Reverse AuctionGSA Reverse Auction
March 18, 2015Drand [email protected], 404.331.1524
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Overview On July 1, 2013, the GSA launched ReverseAuctions.gsa.gov for use by
federal agencies
Key Customer benefits Cost efficient e-tool platform designed to drive down the total cost
of acquisitions and increase savings to customers and taxpayers
Facilitates the request and submission of bids through GSA and VA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and Multiple Award Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Multiple Award Contracts (MACs).
Complies with FAR requirements by leveraging existing vendors that are available under each contract vehicle, meeting competition requirements and fair opportunity for all vendors that are listed under the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Multiple Award Contracts (MACs).
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Overview Continued GSA reverse auction addresses concern from industry regarding
paying additional fees for GSA Schedule buys on commercial reverse auction platforms.
There is no fee for the GSA reverse auction platform when using GSA Schedules or Schedule-based Blanket Purchase Agreements which increases savings back to agencies compared to fees paid on commercial platforms. The cost is covered by the GSA Schedules Industrial Funding Fee (IFF).
Working with federal agencies to identify and load any Multiple Award Contracts or Blanket Purchase Agreements into the reverse auction platform.
GSA reverse auction allows for small business set asides, small business have been awarded 92% of total auctions.
Continued collaboration with federal agencies on future enhancements in reverse auction platform.
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Buyer Benefits Saves time and money while achieving maximum savings from
Independent Government Estimate (IGE)
Same log in as eBuy and GSA Advantage
History provided on previous purchases via Buyer Level III Spend Data Report in real time.
Multiple Schedule and SIN selection feature
Ability to copy auctions (that can be used in repeat or similar procurements)
Ability to do Auction Amendments
Post answers to vendors’ questions via platform
Ability to do single award or multiple award auctions
Reduce the need for FOIA requests as prices are clearly visible to industry partners
List of all GSA and VA Schedules and Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreements are available on reverseauctions.gsa.gov homepage.
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Management Benefits Self service – efficient and cost effect
Transparency in procurement Clear information and audit trail to display low price history Reduces the need for FOIA request on prices paid
History provided on previous purchases via Buyer Level III Spend Data Report in real time.
Run agency reports for different levels based on organizational levels (spend/level III reporting)
Download in MS Excel for audit trail/internal files
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Industry Benefits Same log in as eBuy and GSA Advantage;
Ability to see invited auctions in vendor dashboard;
Ability to see all active auctions and amendments under your contract schedule;
Ability for vendors to interact with buyers and post questions directly to the buyers through the platform;
Pricing – Real time pricing is displayed and vendor names withheld for
privacy. Vendors are aware where they stand in the auction;
Flat Bid with no proxy – A flat bid with no proxy can be placed either below or higher than the apparent low bid or maximum bid allowed.
Flat Bid with proxy – Proxy bid is optional. If a proxy bid is placed, the vendor must place a flat bid price at the maximum bid allowed and proxy bid is the lowest price the vendor is willing to sell the product or services .
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Reverse Auctions - DO NOT Take the place of market research on GSA Advantage and eBuy
Take the place of buyer’s decision making
Choose, write or include appropriate clause – contracting officer’s function
Take the place of contracting officer’s or card holder’s decision – Reverse auction is a method to receive quotes in a faster more
robust and competitive environment
Add steps to the procurement process
Below the Micro-purchase threshold
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Reporting Benefits and Spend Data Buyer ability to run detailed Level III report on awarded auctions
In development: enhanced reporting dashboard based on agency input.
Current reverse auction spend since inception: (Data period = July 1, 2013 thru March 18, 2015)
Total IGE: $45,444,111
Total Awarded: $33,724,730
Total Savings: $11,719,380
Total Savings (percentage): 25%
Small Business Utilization Rate: 92%
Bid abstract reports on auctions
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Agency Input
GSA Department of Army
Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Navy Department of Treasury
Department of Transportation
Center for Disease Control
(CDC) Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Homeland
Security
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Lessons Learned
Good Data In = Good Data Out
Auction Characteristics are critical to the success of auctions
Market Research in GSA Advantage or eLibrary
Ability to select Multiple Schedules and Multiple SINs
Vendor outreach is required
Vendor Industry Days to promote awareness
Collaboration with Schedules Acquisition Centers
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Enter User ID and Password – Same as GSA eBuy
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Click “Auctions” tab to see list of closed.
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How to create an auction.
List of auctions already created.
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“Select Type” either BPA, MAS or MAC for Open Market Contracts.
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Once MAS Type is selected. Select the Contract Vehicle (Example: Schedule 70)
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Enter remaining data fields then select “Add Schedule”
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Once Auction Details are entered select “Save & Next” on the bottom right.
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When page information is completely entered and using a default shipping address, select “Next” to save or Add New Line” Item
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Enter auction “End Date” and “End Time.”
Note: The IGCE is not visible to vendors
Confirm “Attachments” and “Line Item.”
When complete select: “Finalize” on bottom right
Vendor Q&A “End Date” and “End Time.”
Download vendor listings
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Forwarding an Auction will allow a registered co-worker the same rights as the originator.
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You may enter more than one email address. When fields are completed click “Submit”.
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Buyers can download a bid abstract on all auction status, active, closed, draft etc.
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Buyer clicks on PDF to download bid abstract report.
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How to complete Draft auction. List of auctions
Draft Auctions, also called “Unfinalized”
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There are 14 total “Unfinalized” auctions. Select “Next” to continue.
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Select “Auction ID” or item “Name” to continue.
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Select “Update Auction” to review and edit.
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Review and complete any missing information. Then select “Save & Next”.
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Review and complete all missing information on the “Auction Details” page.
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“Auction Details” page continues. Select “Next” to save or Add New Line” Item
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Buyer side of the Q&A function to post response.
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This page is what the Vendor sees when looking for auctions to bid on.
Vendor selects an auction to submit a question.
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This page is what the Vendor sees when logged in to submit a question.
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Move all personal or identifying statements before submitting response.
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Once Q&A have been added, click “Update” to post all participating Vendors to receive.
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From the Dashboard select Auctions from the Navigation Bar.
Select Amend Auction.
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Save & Update Address saves the line item change and lets us amend other line items.
Save & Next allows us to amend attachments.
Save & Finalize takes us to the Finalize page.
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Enter in your justification for the amendment.
Finalized Amendment.
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Buyer and Vendor can see Amendment History.
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Agency Pre-Award Review Process
• Step One – Obtain pre award approvals
• Step Two – Make award in agency contract writing system.
• Step Three – Log back into reverse auction
platform and make award notification
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From the Dashboard select Awards.
Or select the Auction ID or Name of the auction from the Pending Awards header.
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Choose between Multiple Award and Single Award.
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Click Multiple Award to view the Multiple Award abstract.
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Click Single Award to view the Single Award abstract.
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From the Dashboard select Auctions from the Navigation Bar.
Select Copy Auction.
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Select the auction you want to copy at click “Copy”.
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Update or Delete line items.
Add additional line items.
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From the Dashboard select Auctions from the Navigation Bar.
Select Cancel Auction.
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Enter the reason for cancelling the auction.
Click “submit”.
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Auction Id
Alternate Id
Line Item Number
Award Type
Award Date
Number of Invitees
Number of Bidders
Number of No Bids
Awarded Vendor Name
Awarded Vendor Business Size
Contract Number Type
Schedule/BPA Selected
SIN Selected
SIN Subcategory Name
Brand Name or Equal
Buyer Manufacturer Name
Buyer Manufacturer Part Number
Buyer Product Description
1099
Interact 1Single
3/18/2014 857 3 0
AUTOMATED CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC
Small Business
GS-35F-0148M
MAS 70
132 8
Laptop/Portable/Notebook Computers
Brand Name
Dell
E6340
GSA Laptops (Amended)
1099
Interact 2Single
3/18/2014 857 3 0
AUTOMATED CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC
Small Business
GS-35F-0148M
MAS 70
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Desktop Computers
Brand Name
Dell 7010
GSA Desktop Midrange (Amended)
Funding (DoDACC AAC MIPR or other agency funding code)
Vendor Manufacturer Name
Vendor Proposed Part Number FSC UNSPC
Unit of Issue
Quantity IGE
Awarded Price
Calculated Unit Price
Savings (IGE - Awarded Price) Buyer Name Agency Bureau Org. Level 1
Org. Level 2
MIPR XYZ
Dell
E6340 7021
43211503EA 1000 500000 420000 420 80000
PAUL MORRIS
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICES
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ORG "
MIPR XYZ
Dell 7010 7021
43211507EA 200 150000 134500 672.5 15500
PAUL MORRIS
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICES
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Reverse AuctionBid Change Logic Reverse Auction
Bid Change Logic
Released November 16, 2014
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Unit Price Enhancement Line Item Description – Provides vendors with detailed information on
line item.
New Field (Contract Price) – Vendors will be required to enter their contract price for GSA Schedules and Agency Specific Contracts – (Once unit price is entered the system will automatically calculate the total price)
Maximum Bid – If bidder is placing a proxy bid, then flat bid must be below the maximum bid allowed price
Flat Bid in Unit Price – If a bidder is placing only a flat bid then flat bid can be either higher or lower than apparent low bidder (Once unit price is entered the system will automatically calculate the total price)
Proxy Bid in Unit Price (Optional) – If bidder is placing a proxy bid, then flat bid must be below the maximum bid allowed price (Once unit price is entered the system will automatically calculate the total price)
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Line item detail information
New field contract unit price. Once unit price Is entered system will automatically calculate total price
Flat bid in unit price. Once vendor enters flat bid unit price system will automatically calculate total price.
Proxy bid in unit price. Once vendor enters proxy bid system will automatically calculate total price.
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Points of Contact
Drand Dixon, GSA Business Development
Specialist Email: [email protected] Phone: 404-331-1524
Hassan Harris, GSA Senior Contracting Officer Email: [email protected] Phone: 404-215-8705