1. Exclusive distribution agreement: This type of agreement grants a vendor exclusive rights to distribute a product or service in a specific geographic area or market segment.
2. Non-exclusive distribution agreement: In contrast to an exclusive distribution agreement, a non-exclusive distribution agreement allows multiple vendors to distribute a product or service in a specific market.
3. Reseller agreement: This type of agreement allows a vendor to resell a product or service that is owned by another company. The reseller typically purchases the product at a wholesale price and sells it at a retail price.
4. Licensing agreement: A licensing agreement grants a vendor the right to use a company's intellectual property, such as trademarks, patents, or copyrights, in exchange for a fee or royalty.
5. Supply agreement: A supply agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which a vendor will supply goods or services to a buyer. This agreement typically includes details such as pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
6. Service level agreement (SLA): A service level agreement defines the level of service that a vendor is expected to provide to a customer. This agreement typically includes metrics for measuring performance, as well as penalties for failing to meet agreed-upon service levels.
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Fixed-Price Contracts:
- Firm Fixed-Price (FFP): Vendor receives a fixed, unadjustable price for all specified goods or services, regardless of actual costs incurred. - Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FPEPA): Similar to FFP but includes clauses that allow for adjustments based on changes in economic factors (e.g., inflation, currency exchange rates).
Cost-Reimbursement Contracts:
- Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF): Vendor is reimbursed for all allowable costs incurred plus a fixed fee for profit and overhead. - Cost-Plus-Percentage-of-Cost (CPPC): Similar to CPFF but the fee is based on a percentage of the total costs incurred. - Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF): Vendor is reimbursed for costs plus an incentive fee based on meeting or exceeding specified performance targets.
Time and Materials (T&M) Contracts:
- Fixed-Rate T&M: Vendor is paid a fixed hourly or daily rate for work performed and actual materials used. - Variable-Rate T&M: Vendor's rates are subject to change based on factors such as experience or complexity of the work.
- Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): Vendor receives a pre-negotiated contract with government agencies to provide goods or services for a specified period of time. - Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA): Similar to MAS but limited to a single government agency.
Other Types:
- Enterprise Architecture (EA) Agreement: Comprehensive agreement that covers multiple services or solutions from a single vendor. - Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA): Simplifies the procurement process by allowing vendors to supply goods or services under a single contract with a government agency. - Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA): Agreement between two or more government entities to procure goods or services. - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Non-binding agreement that outlines the general principles and goals of a collaboration between parties.