In following up on this threaded discussion, the Branch Chief forwarded his recommendation (of modifying the contract type from FFP to T&M) to the Legal Department; however, the Legal Department was not in agreement. Therefore, the contract type remains as FFP.
In reviewing the BPA, I noticed that the toner prices listed for each call order do not match the toner prices listed in the BPA. In speaking with the contractor, the contractor stated that due to market fluctuations that are beyond his control, his prices will either decrease or increase for each call order placed. Based on this information, the BPA needs to be modified to reflect a fixed price w/EPA contract type. In addition, the BPA needs to be modified to include all part numbers for toner so that each call order placed will reflect the part numbers for toner established in the BPA.
Please share your thoughts.