BPA
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Contract TypesDefinition
A Blanket Purchase Agreement is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources. BPAs allow agencies to make purchases quickly without processing individual purchase orders each time.
BPAs are commonly established against existing contracts (like GSA Schedules) or with commercial vendors for frequently purchased items. They streamline the buying process — the agency agrees to buy from you repeatedly, and individual orders are placed with minimal paperwork.
For small businesses, BPAs are valuable because they create ongoing relationships with agencies. Once a BPA is in place, the agency's default is to order from you rather than seeking new vendors. This creates predictable revenue and builds the past performance record you need for larger opportunities.
BPAs are typically set up for a one-year period with options to extend, and they don't obligate the government to any minimum purchase amount.
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