And though an agency may pay more for optional, or value-added services, GSA asserts that administrative savings will offset the costs. Government is going to be a smart customer. We're creating competition and we'll take it to another plane. More products, more offerings equals more service. For now, agencies are busy selecting card vendors, and card companies are busy vying for agencies' business.
Agencies can work with one company or many for travel, purchase and fleet cards.
Some agencies already have put together their teams and have surveyed card users to find out what works and what doesn't in the current contracts. They'll use that information to design the task orders. By Nov. 30, task orders must be final, training of managers and travelers complete, and cards in the hands of travelers.