Explore how state and local governments can take advantage of the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule for streamlined purchasing and better pricing.
The General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) may predominantly function to serve federal government procurement needs, however, it extends its benefits to state and local governments through several specified programs. A detailed overview of these programs and how they can be utilized is given below.
Authorized Categories: Various - Mainly Information Technology (IT) and Security.
Qualifying Circumstance: The program can be utilized under any circumstance.
Details: This initiative allows state and local governments the ability to purchase IT and security-related products and services from those GSA Schedule Contractors who choose to participate in the program. Note that there are zero restrictions attached to the kind of purchase.
Authorized Categories: All GSA MAS Categories.
Qualifying Circumstance: The purchase must be associated with recovery from a major disaster, as declared by the President, or for the purpose of disaster preparation and response.
Details: This program works to widen the product and services range accessible to state and local governments for tasks tied up with disaster-related activities.
Authorized Categories: All GSA MAS Categories.
Qualifying Circumstance: The purchases need to be connected with the response efforts for Public Health Emergencies, as declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Details: In times of public health emergencies, this program allows state and local bodies to procure supplies and services under any GSA MAS Category, making use of federal grant funds.
Authorized Categories: Specific Equipment under Select GSA MAS Categories.
Qualifying Circumstance: The purchases need to aim at providing equipment support to counter-drug, homeland security, and emergency response activities.
Details: The program places a clear focus on equipment procurement for specific law enforcement and emergency response activities.
The data below highlights how the Disaster Recovery and Cooperative Purchasing programs have been utilized by state and local governments over several fiscal years:
As outlined by the General Services Administration Manual (GSAM), when we refer to state and local government entities, we include states, cities, counties, towns, tribal governments, public authorities, colleges, and other similar educational institutions among others.
If you're interested in how these programs can benefit your local or state government department, our expert GSA Schedule Consulting services, led by a former GSA Schedule Reviewer, are available to assist you.
Pedro has extensive background as a Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, has worked across seven federal agencies, managing contracts totaling over $1 billion in the professional and tech sectors. His notable tenure includes serving with the DoD/DARPA during the inception of their robotics program. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in initiating the Cyber Special Item Number (SIN) within the GSA's IT Schedule 70 as a Team Lead. After graduating from Harvard, he started Blackfyre to help you win your next contract.
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