Social Security Administration Procurement Procedures with Regard to a Multiple Award Contract and its Maximum Order Limitation

Concerns were expressed about Social Security Administration (SSA) practices in the procurement of standard forms. An examination was conducted to determine whether regulations were being circumvented and whether the concept of Maximum Order Limitation (MOL) was being properly used. MOL allows Federal agencies to purchase supply items under contract up to a specific dollar amount after which competitive bids would have to be submitted through the General Services Administration (GSA).