General Services Administration(GSA)
The federal agency responsible for managing government buildings, providing products and services to agencies, and administering the GSA Schedule program.
Overview
The General Services Administration (GSA) is the federal agency that serves as the government's landlord, purchasing agent, and shared services provider. GSA manages federal buildings, negotiates government-wide contracts (including the GSA Schedule/MAS program), operates the GSA Advantage online marketplace, and provides acquisition services that other agencies use to buy goods and services efficiently.
Why It Matters in GovCon
GSA is one of the most important agencies for contractors because it administers the contract vehicles that agencies across the government use to make purchases. Getting on a GSA Schedule opens your products or services to the entire federal marketplace. GSA also sets policy and standards that influence procurement government-wide.
Key Details
- GSA Schedules/MAS: The Multiple Award Schedule program — the single largest vehicle for commercial buying across the federal government.
- GSA Advantage: The online ordering platform where agencies browse and purchase from schedule holders.
- GWAC Vehicles: GSA administers major government-wide acquisition contracts like Alliant 2 and OASIS+ for IT and professional services.
- FAS: The Federal Acquisition Service within GSA handles procurement policy and operations.
- PBS: The Public Buildings Service manages over 370 million square feet of federal space.
How GovCon Data Can Help
GovCon Data tracks opportunities flowing through GSA contract vehicles and helps you monitor which agencies are actively buying through GSA programs.
Related Terms
- Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)
- Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
- Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
- GSA Advantage
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