July 2019
GSA’s Cloud Information Center (CIC) is an interactive hub on the Acquisition Gateway that connects agencies with commercial cloud providers. It delivers timely, strategic resources around fundamental issues such as security, technical capabilities, and implementation.
You can access GSA’s Market Research as a Service tool and best practices, review acquisition guidance, download templates, and communicate with fellow decision-makers. Soon, industry partners will be able to share information on their cloud capabilities with agencies through the CIC’s communities-of-interest forums.
As the culmination of GSA’s analysis of the current position of the federal cloud market, the CIC is designed to serve as a comprehensive cloud resource for your agency – supporting IT modernization, the President’s Management Agenda, and OMB’s new Cloud Smart Strategy.
GSA will be continually assessing and updating the CIC to best serve your needs, so visit www.gsa.gov/cic today and acquire cloud services with confidence!
Use GSA’s eTools Web Portal to Access an Array of Programs
Check out the eTools Web portal, your complete resource for our eTools. From buying paper clips to acquiring complex IT services, eTools allow GSA to better serve our customers by providing an efficient and cost-effective way to do business. This portal allows customers to access the vast array of eTools available for a wide variety of GSA programs, including:
- Supply and Procurement
- Transportation and Vehicles
- Technology
- Property Disposal and Auctions
- Travel
- Training
- And more
Visit us online today!
Choose GSAAdvantage!® Online Shopping
GSAAdvantage! is GSA’s online shopping and ordering system that provides access to thousands of contractors and millions of products and services. Anyone can browse GSAAdvantage! to view and compare the variety of products and services offered.
There are many benefits when you choose GSAAdvantage! – visit us online to learn more!
GSA AdvantageSelect! is Your One-Stop Shop for IT Products
GSA AdvantageSelect! is an online tool that simplifies the buying process for satisfying your IT product needs. It makes shopping for select pre-competed IT commodities easier and faster.
GSA AdvantageSelect! establishes FAR-compliant, pre-competed contractual vehicles, so buying is as easy as clicking and paying. Simply select an item, enter the required quantity, and pay – without worrying about managing an extended competitive process.
Available IT products include laptops and desktops consistent with Government-wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) standard configurations, as well as IT hardware and software.
Be Prepared with GSA’s Disaster Relief Program
Hurricane season is upon us, and GSA is ready to help. Federal, state, and local government organizations can quickly access a full range of disaster- and emergency-related supplies, equipment, and services by using a specialized section of GSAAdvantage!®.
Whether your organization is planning ahead or addressing an immediate need, GSA’s Disaster Relief program can help.
Access the Disaster Relief section on GSAAdvantage!.
PPM Helps Agencies Acquire and Dispose of Personal Property
Does your federal agency need to:
- Dispose of excess property?
- Acquire excess government property at no cost (other than shipping and handling)?
- Sell property and use the proceeds to buy a replacement?
GSA’s Office of Personal Property Management (PPM) has you covered. GSA is your solution for property disposal, Exchange/Sale, agency moves, and more.
Visit us today at www.gsa.gov/property.
Sign Up for Complimentary Training on GSA’s Hardware Superstore
Join us to learn how to use the Hardware Superstore’s catalog and store front. The Hardware Superstore – a.k.a. GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 51 V – includes lawn and garden equipment, machinery, and implements; appliances; and much more.
This virtual training covers:
- An overview of GSA MAS 51 V
- Tool and hardware solutions
- The Home Improvement Center
- Equipment renting and leasing
- Ordering appliances for domestic use or export shipping
- Ordering options
- Flexible Schedule features
This training session will include helpful tips on how to use the Schedule to gain access to more than 400 providers, along with discussion of FAR Subpart 8.4. You can receive one Continuous Learning Point (CLP) credit for this training.
Sign up today!
New Product Service Codes for Records Management
GSA has implemented system changes to incorporate new Product Service Codes (PSCs) for records management. These changes can be found in:
- System for Award Management (SAM)
- Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
- PSC application program interface (API)
The new PSCs are:
- PSC R616 – Physical Records Management Services
- PSC R617 – Electronic Records Management Services
These PSCs align, respectively, with Special Item Numbers (SINs) 51 504 and 51 600, which were created to help federal agencies comply with records-management rules and satisfy the requirements of Universal Electronic Records Management (ERM). Customers can use GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 36 to access a full range of related services. For more information, visit GSA MAS 36’s Records Management Solutions page.
Use the Acquisition Gateway’s Streamlined Email Address
To make contacting us easier, we merged several of our email addresses into one: gateway@gsa.gov.
Please write to us at gateway@gsa.gov to get answers to your questions, get usability testing, and give us your feedback.
Take Advantage of GSA Training Opportunities
GSA offers a wide variety of training opportunities to help you achieve your agency’s mission goals. Visit GSA’s Upcoming Events and Training page for dates and locations of GSA-sponsored seminars, workshops, meetings, and other events.
For other training opportunities, visit the GSA Events page for descriptions, by topic, of webinars and other online training offered to federal employees and vendors.
For More Information and Customer Service
If you have questions or want more information about any of GSA’s solutions or programs, contact the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at (800) 488-3111 or NCSCcustomer.service@gsa.gov.
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