How does this Geospatial software SmartBUY affect existing GIS services contracts?
GSA SmartBUY Blanket Purchase Agreements only effect existing contracts under GSA Schedule 70 specific to those products and services covered by this potential Geospatial SmartBUY. The effects are limited to changes in price, terms, and conditions as that contract enters a new option year. If the prices, terms, and conditions are more favorable under SmartBUY then those prices, terms, and conditions are required to be adopted under subsequent GSA Schedule 70 contracts. Since geospatial services are not included under this SmartBUY effort, and those existing contracts are not classified as GSA Schedule 70 contracts, there will be no impact. Existing contracts for GIS services such as consulting, guidance, program management and other similar professional services will not be affected by this proposed Geospatial SmartBUY for software and software support services. Agencies with existing contracts that include line items for software support services may choose to transition those contrac
