When GSA Schedule wins
Schedule wins on repeat buys against a known catalog: IT hardware refreshes, MRO supplies, professional services hours, and any category where pricing has already been determined fair and reasonable. The CO gets to lean on the Schedule award for that determination and move quickly.
When open market wins
Open market wins when the item is not on Schedule, when a local vendor will beat Schedule pricing on a one-time buy, or when the cardholder is below the micropurchase threshold and wants the flexibility of any responsible source.
- Non-Schedule items where the spec is specific.
- Local vendors offering material below-Schedule pricing on a one-off.
- Truly small buys where the simplicity of a card charge beats the Schedule overhead.
How AXA South quotes both
When we quote, we tell the buyer which path the price is coming from and whether a Schedule equivalent exists. That keeps the file clean and the buyer's options open.
Common questions
Do I have to compete Schedule orders below the micropurchase threshold?
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No. Below the micropurchase threshold, the cardholder can place a Schedule order with any Schedule holder offering the required supplies or services.
Does Schedule pricing always beat open-market pricing?
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Often, but not always. Local supply and demand on one-off buys can produce open-market prices below Schedule, especially on freight-sensitive items.
Does AXA South hold a GSA Schedule?
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Reach out and we will share the current vehicle status and any partner Schedules we can quote against for your buy.