4.3. MACC vs. SABER.
Contract Type | ||
Ordering | Delivery or task orders | Delivery or task orders |
Initial Competition | Competitive | Competitive or set-aside |
Program Size | No Limit | Usually $20-$50M over 5 years |
Number Contracts | Varies by base but 5-7 provides good competition | Most bases can only support one contract |
Competition After Award | - Task orders priced per requirement | - Task orders priced using commercial unit price books |
Flexibility | Complex projects -- up to 100% design | Non-complex projects -- up to 35% |
Task Order Scope | $750K-$5M (typical) | $150K-$750K (typical) |
Task Order Lead Time | 15-45 days average | 7-14 days average |
Contract Responsiveness - Small requirements | May be less responsive -- Must compete | May be more responsive -- If only one contractor |