If you ever get audited (and you will, eventually), the auditor will pull the NOA book. They will compare your commercial pricing to your GSA pricing. The BOA section explains why GSA approved your discount. Lose this, and you cannot defend your pricing structure.
For new contractors and even seasoned veterans, the "Notice of Award" (NOA) book is the single most misunderstood document in the federal acquisition lifecycle. Many contractors lose their compliance footing simply because they don't know how to read the PDF sitting in eMod. gsa noa book pdf
The real roadmap to compliance isn't the contract signature; it is the . If you ever get audited (and you will,
The NOA book contains your "Price List." When you submit your sales reports to GSA, the SKUs and pricing in that PDF must match what you report. If you sell a product not listed in your NOA, you are technically selling outside your contract—which is a cardinal sin in federal acquisition. Lose this, and you cannot defend your pricing structure
Are you selling items that aren't in the first book? Are your prices still accurate? If the answer is "I don't know," you have compliance work to do.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with a GSA Schedule consultant or legal counsel for specific compliance matters.
If you have had a GSA Schedule for more than 12 months, stop what you are doing. Go into eMod. Download your original NOA PDF and your most recent Modification. Compare them.