For a more detailed discussion of the alternate platform models, we have explained them here. GSA had considered using other models, including an “e-commerce” model in which the portal provider would also be the vendor, but decided to table them while it evaluates its options. GSA’s RFP sought contractors to develop an “e-marketplace” model of online shopping, which connects customers to multiple vendors all on the same platform, creating competition among vendors. Although implementation details are still in process, in theory, the program would allow government buyers to purchase COTS items with the click of a button, similar to how a private consumer might buy things over the internet. GSA’s awards were made to implement Section 846 of the NDAA for FY 2018, which required the agency to develop an online marketplace for COTS items, and to exempt these sales from a broad range of typical procurement rules. The awardees are Amazon Business, Fisher Scientific, and.
On Friday, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) announced that it had awarded three contracts to develop online shopping portals for commercially-available off-the-shelf (“COTS”) items.
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