An independent agency of the U.S. federal government that provides centralized acquisition, real estate, and shared administrative services to other federal agencies. The General Services Administration (GSA) manages governmentwide acquisition programs, including the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, governmentwide acquisition contracts (GWACs), federal buildings, vehicle fleets, technology services, and travel and workplace solutions. By negotiating contracts, managing shared services, and promoting procurement best practices, GSA helps agencies acquire commercial products and services efficiently, reduce costs, and improve operational effectiveness across the federal government.
General Services Administration (GSA)
An independent US federal agency providing centralised acquisition, real estate, and shared services to other agencies.
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The official compilation of permanent U.S. federal laws, providing the statutory basis for many contracting requirements.
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