Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.102–117.35 What are the advantages and disadvantages of using GSA's tender of service?

(1) Use GSA's authority to negotiate on behalf of the Federal Government and take advantage of the lower rates and optimum service that result from a larger volume of business;

(2) Use a uniform tender of service;

(3) Obtain assistance with loss and damage claims;  and

(4) Use GSA's Transportation management and operations expertise.

(1) You want an agreement that is binding for a longer term than the GSA tender of service;

(2) You have sufficient time to follow FAR contracting procedures and are in position to make volume or shipment commitments under a FAR contract;

(3) You do not want to pay for the GSA administrative service charge as a participant in the GSA rate tender programs;  and

(4) Rates are not cost effective, as determined by the agency.