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GSA’s purchasing programs offer a variety of options to meet your requirements. From the Multiple Award Schedule to the Strategic Sourcing and Cooperative Purchasing programs, GSA is your resource for every acquisition need. Explore our latest offerings below and follow the links to learn more!
75 Years of Innovation: How GSA Drives a Modern, Tech-Forward Government
GSA has supported the federal government’s evolving technology needs for 75 years, helping make government services more efficient, effective, and accessible to all. From empowering the federal workforce to adapting to the latest digital innovations, GSA plays a key role in shaping a government that’s more responsive and trusted.
Dive into the story of how GSA continues to support a modern, tech-forward government!
To learn more about GSA’s tech evolution, the principles driving our approach, and what the future holds for digital government services, check out this GSA blog post.
Fiscal Year 2024 Year-End Subcontract Reporting Has Been Extended
Increased reporting requirements have expanded the workload for contractors, particularly due to the need for order-level subcontract reporting for multi-agency contracts and the fact that ordering agencies are now receiving subcontracting credit. To accommodate this increased burden, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted a 15-day extension for contractors to submit their year-end Individual Subcontract Reports and Summary Subcontract Reports.
This extension also applies to the time frame for agencies to review and accept or reject these reports. The new deadline for FY 2024 year-end reporting has been moved to November 15, allowing contractors additional time to fulfill their reporting obligations while ensuring that agencies have sufficient time to assess the submissions.
MAS Provides Essential Tools for Disaster Readiness with Advanced Energy Solutions
Through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), we offer vital tools and services to enhance disaster preparedness and response through smart-building technology. From energy audits to full-service solutions, GSA’s partners deliver the expertise needed to conserve energy and maintain resilience in emergencies.
Whether the challenge is commissioning new buildings or integrating renewable-energy options, GSA’s smart-building solutions support agencies in disaster scenarios, enabling them to respond swiftly and safeguard communities.
As energy efficiency and sustainability demands grow, GSA provides innovative solutions through:
- Special Item Number (SIN) 561210SB, Smart Buildings Systems Integrator
- SIN 334512, Total Solution Support Products for Facilities Management Systems
- SIN 541690E, Energy Consulting Services
These offerings allow agencies to manage energy more effectively, ensuring crucial systems remain operational during disasters.
Put GSA’s Emergency-Acquisition Basic Ordering Agreements to Work for You
Our basic ordering agreements (BOAs) allow federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal organizations to access essential products and services during emergencies. By leveraging these agreements, agencies can ensure that they’re fully equipped to:
- Respond to disasters
- Maintain operational continuity
- Effectively support communities they serve in times of crisis
These BOAs:
- Streamline the purchasing process, allowing your organization to quickly acquire essential goods and services
- Simplify procurement by pre-negotiating terms, pricing, and availability with vendors, ensuring that your organization can access the resources they need without delay (especially important in disaster scenarios, where time is of the essence and the ability to act swiftly can save lives and reduce damage!)
- Cover a wide range of products and services – from emergency supplies and temporary housing to infrastructure repair and communication systems
Learn more at our Emergency Acquisition Basic Ordering Agreements page.
Stay Connected with GSA’s Enterprise Infrastructure Services
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, federal agencies require robust, flexible, reliable connectivity solutions to maintain their operations seamlessly, regardless of location. This need becomes even more vital in remote or emergency situations in which traditional broadband solutions may fall short. GSA’s Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) contract vehicle offers secure, reliable solutions for federal, state, and local organizations, and for tribal governments.
Want to learn more? As part of the Executive Education Series, we’ll host the “Intro to Low Earth Orbit” virtual event about EIS and satellite solutions on Wednesday, November 6, at 1 p.m. (ET).
The Commercial Platforms Program is a Preferred Source for Online Purchasing
GSA’s Commercial Platforms program provides a familiar, modern buying experience through its contracts with multiple online platforms. The program helps buyers to:
- Meet mission needs
- Save time
- Increase agency visibility into online spend
Federal agencies have greater choice for their GSA SmartPay® purchase cardholders with a newly expanded award pool of online platforms for routine product needs. The available commercial platforms include:
- Amazon Business
- eProcurement Services*
- Fisher Scientific
- G-Commerce*
- Grainger
- NOBLE Supply & Logistics*
- Pacific Ink*
- Staples
*Denotes a registered small business
Each platform offers a strong combination of commercially available best practices and features while promoting important government priorities related to mandatory sources, supply chain risk management, and an emphasis on small businesses and sustainable products.
Want to learn more?
- For more information on the contract awards and specifics of program participation – including where the program fits into priority sources of supply – visit our Commercial Platforms page.
- Register for virtual "Meet the Platform” training demos.
Put Market Research As a Service to Work for Your Agency
Our MRAS program helps agencies by collecting and providing industry-partner information specific to each governmental agency’s needs.
MRAS:
- Ensures compliance and best competitive prices
- Saves hours of research
- Automates a Request for Information (RFI) that notifies all GSA contract holders
You can use MRAS to:
- Explore product offerings
- Search previous research reports
- Discover upcoming training opportunities to aid in your next acquisition process
Deliver more value with MRAS.
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