1. A. An agency chief procurement officer may purchase products or services using General Services Administration (GSA) schedules or contracts under the following conditions:

   1. 1. Use of the GSA contract or schedule is cost effective and in the best interest of the state;
   2. 2. Price is equal to or less than the contractor’s current GSA price;
   3. 3. Price is fair and reasonable;
   4. 4. Contractor is willing to offer GSA pricing and terms to the state;
   5. 5. Comparable products or services are not available under a state or agency contract;
   6. 6. Comparable products or services are not restricted under a set-aside contract; and
   7. 7. Contractor accepts required state contract terms and conditions.

2. B. An agency chief procurement officer shall make a written determination that use of the GSA contract or schedule is in the best interest of the state. The determination shall contain the following:

   1. 1. Name of the contractor;
   2. 2. GSA contract or schedule number;
   3. 3. Procurement description;
   4. 4. Analysis of price, quality, and other relevant factors; and
   5. 5. Statement that the price is fair and reasonable.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 508, effective April 8, 2006 (Supp. 06-1).