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Management of Interagency Contracting


Problem: Federal agencies have increasingly turned to interagency contracting -- where one agency uses another agency--s contracts and contracting assistance -- as a way to save resources and achieve administrative efficiencies. However, management of these contracts has not kept up with their growth. Lack of clear lines of responsibility between agencies has contributed to inadequate planning, inconsistent use of competition, and concerns regarding financial controls. Mechanisms are not in place to ensure intended efficiencies are achieved.


Goal: Ensure goods and services obtained through interagency contracts provide best value to the taxpayer.

Challenges/Actions

  • Improved Governance

    • Strengthen internal agency controls to ensure use of an interagency acquisition is consistent with sound business considerations.
    • Develop a model interagency agreement to establish the terms and conditions that govern the relationship between agencies that are party to an interagency acquisition.
    • Ensure creation and renewal of interagency contracts is strategically based.

  • Training and Education

    • Develop and deliver training focused on improving service provider and customer understanding of the governance structure for interagency contracting.

  • Improved Transparency

    • Create standard reports in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) on interagency contract activity.
    • Create contract directory (--yellow pages--) as market research tool for potential agency customers.
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