What are the advantages and disadvantages of using GSA's tender of service?

§ 102–117.35 What are the advantages and disadvantages of using GSA's tender of service? (a) It is an advantage to use GSA's tender of service when you want to: (1) Use GSA's authority to negotiate on behalf of the Federal Government and take advantage of the lower rates and optimum service that result from a larger volume of business; (2) Use a uniform tender of service; (3) Obtain assistance with loss and damage claims; and (4) Use GSA's Transportation management and operations expertise. (b) It is a disadvantage to use GSA's tender of service when: (1) You want an agreement that is binding for a longer term than the GSA tender of service; (2) You have sufficient time to follow FAR contracting procedures and are in position to make volume or shipment commitments under a FAR contract; and (3) Rates are not cost effective, as determined by the agency. [65 FR 60061, Oct. 6, 2000, as amended at 75 FR 51393, Aug. 20, 2010; 87 FR 32322, May 31, 2022]