Wasp is a general term referring to a group of related insects in the order Hymenoptera (wasps, bees and ants). Although some wasps are solitary, i.e. just one adult female per nest, this publication discusses social wasps, i.e. multiple individuals sharing one nest. Most social wasps belong to the family Vespidae (sometimes referred to as vespid wasps). There are three types of social wasps in the upper Midwest.
Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) 13.303-1 General. A blanket purchase agreement (BPA) is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources of supply (see Subpart 16.7 for additional coverage of agreements).
When balancing administrative costs against the need for quick and consistent deliveries of goods or services, blanket purchase orders provide a welcome advantage to the owner of a small business. If properly executed, a blanket purchase order saves both the buyer and seller a considerable amount of time and money. Although the mechanics of a blanket purchase can vary, the theory behind them is always the same. The goal is to create a standing purchase order with predetermined terms and conditions that will save administrative time for buyers and sellers who wish to do an extended amount of business together over a period of time and within certain limits.