The
"no bid or price comparison" for micro purchases (under
$3000) applies to GSA Schedule price list (FAR 804.4)
You
comply with the requirements of CICA (Competition in Contracting
Act - FAR 6.102 (d) (3)) when ordering off the Federal Supply
Schedule. GSA
Schedules are to be the "Preferred Sources of Supply"
for DOD (memorandum from Eleanor R. Spector, Director - Defense
Procurement (OUSD), 3-6-97) Agencys
are justified in ordering higher priced items from the Federal
Supply Schedule vs. Open Market. GAO has ruled that when placing
FSS orders, an agencyneed not order lower priced items that do
not meet its needs. The determination of the agencys needs
- and which product best meets them - is the Agency's responsibility.
(CAPD Technologies, Inc., GSAP, B-278582.2, 2/19/98, released
2/24/98)