Multiple Award Schedule(MAS)
GSA's consolidated contract vehicle that provides federal agencies with streamlined access to commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices.
Overview
The Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is GSA's flagship contract program, consolidating what were once dozens of separate schedules into a single vehicle. MAS contracts give federal, state, and local agencies access to over 11 million commercial products and services from thousands of pre-approved vendors at competitively negotiated prices.
Why It Matters in GovCon
The MAS program represents one of the largest pools of government spending. In fiscal year 2024, agencies purchased over $40 billion through GSA Schedules. Having a MAS contract positions your business in front of every federal buyer and many state/local agencies that participate in cooperative purchasing.
Key Details
- Large Categories: Products and services are organized under large categories and subcategories with corresponding Special Item Numbers (SINs).
- 20-Year Term: MAS contracts have a 20-year maximum period (five-year base plus three five-year options).
- Pricing: Vendors offer commercial pricing that GSA negotiates. Economic price adjustments are available periodically.
- Transactional Data Reporting (TDR): Contractors report sales data, which GSA uses to ensure pricing remains competitive.
- State/Local Access: Through cooperative purchasing programs, state and local governments can also buy from MAS contractors.
How GovCon Data Can Help
GovCon Data tracks spending trends across MAS categories and helps you identify which agencies are your best prospects for schedule sales.
Related Terms
- Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Special Item Number (SIN)
- Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
More Contracts Terms
A simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified vendors.
A numbered item in a contract that identifies a specific deliverable, service, or unit of work along with its quantity and price.
A contract type where the government reimburses the contractor for allowable costs plus a predetermined fixed fee representing profit.
An order placed against an existing contract for the delivery of supplies or materials.
A contract type where the price is set at award and does not change regardless of the contractor's actual costs, placing maximum risk on the contractor.
Long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms that provide federal agencies access to products and services at pre-negotiated prices.
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