GSA is responsible for procuring products, services and facilities that keep the U.S. Government running. They have developed several purchasing programs to connect commercial businesses with government agencies, supplying the government with everything it needs and providing billions of dollars’ worth of business for companies who help them achieve this.
Getting started with GSA procurement programs
Essentially everything the government requires is bought and sold through the GSA – from real estate to disaster relief, from office furniture to airfares. Below are some of the GSA procurement programs that companies can sell through:
- Multiple Award Schedules (MAS): this is the primary GSA purchasing and procurement vehicle, which provides government access to 11 million services and supplies on the GSA approved products list, at discount prices. Through the MAS, $45 billion worth of 5-year contracts are awarded to carefully-chosen companies that fall under twelve “Large Categories”.
- GSA Global Supply: a federal requisition program which provides streamlined access to office supplies, tools, IT products, furnishings, cleaning products and emergency equipment for civilian and military customers.
- Technology programs: aside from the MAS Information Technology Large Category, GSA’s technology programs include the SmartBUY Blanket Purchase Agreements and the Governmentwide Acquisition Contract for cheaper IT solutions.
- GSA Travel programs: everything related to government travel – lodging, booking tickets, travel risk management and more – is arranged through the GSA.
How does the government buy from GSA?
Government customers have several purchasing avenues to buy from GSA, including customer representatives, catalogues, phone, fax , and online GSA catalogues/ordering systems like GSA Advantage! and GSA eLibrary.
How can I get involved in GSA procurement programs?
If your company sells any of the products or services that we’ve mentioned above, Price Reporter can help you break into the GSA marketplace. We will assist you every step of the way in securing your GSA contract; from identifying competitors and composing your proposal, to negotiating your prices and maintaining your Schedule, post-award. Contact us today for a consultation.
