Multiple Award Schedules are multiple award, IDIQ contracts that buyers may leverage for the purchase of commercial products and services. These pre-competed, on-demand contracts are meant to increase the productivity and capacity of acquisition resources and provide quick and easy access to the right industry partners, allowing ordering activities to more efficiently complete the procurement process.
Use of FAR Subpart 8.4 procedures significantly reduces acquisition lead time. Orders can be awarded in days or weeks, rather than months.