Professional Services Schedule(PSS)
A GSA contract vehicle providing access to professional services such as consulting, management, and technical support at pre-negotiated rates.
Overview
The Professional Services Schedule (PSS) is a category within the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program that provides federal agencies streamlined access to professional and consulting services at pre-negotiated rates. It covers a broad range of disciplines including management consulting, financial advisory, engineering, and environmental services.
Why It Matters in GovCon
Holding a PSS contract gives service firms a direct channel to federal buyers who prefer the efficiency of ordering from an established schedule. It reduces procurement lead time for agencies and gives contractors visibility to thousands of potential customers through GSA Advantage and eBuy.
Key Details
- MAS Consolidation: PSS is now part of the consolidated GSA MAS under Large Category services SINs.
- Pre-Negotiated Rates: Labor rates are negotiated with GSA and posted on GSA Advantage for agency comparison.
- Ordering Procedures: Agencies can place orders using simplified procedures for lower-value requirements or competitive quotes for larger needs.
- Contract Period: MAS contracts have a 20-year ordering period with ongoing terms and conditions updates.
- Price Reductions: Contractors must offer the government their most favored customer pricing or better.
Related Terms
- GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)
- GSA Advantage
- Special Item Number (SIN)
- Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)
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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