BPA

A Blanket Purchase Agreement is a simplified acquisition method establishing charge accounts with qualified sources of supply for recurring purchases of supplies or services. BPAs are not contracts themselves but rather agreements that allow agencies to place individual orders (calls) against pre-negotiated terms without conducting separate procurements each time.

BPAs reduce administrative costs for both government and industry by eliminating repetitive competitive procedures for small, routine purchases. They establish pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and authorized ordering officials in advance. For contractors, holding a BPA position with an active agency creates a steady stream of low-friction orders within the agreed scope.