Kevin Stallings GSA – Federal Acquisition Service Office: (404) 331-1110 Cell: (404) 909-0273 e-Mail: kevin.stallings

1. GSA Solutions Kevin StallingsGSA – Federal Acquisition ServiceOffice: (404) 331-1110Cell: (404) 909-0273e-Mail: kevin.stallings@gsa.gov

2. Course Objectives • An overview of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service • Buying Green • GSA Global Supply • Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contracts • National IT Commodity Buying Program • Assisted Acquisition Services

3. GSA- Our Mission • GSA’s mission is to deliver the best value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to government and the American people. www.gsa.gov

4. GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service • America’s only source dedicated to procuring goods and services for government • Source for virtually every commercial product or service an agency might need • Leading e-business enterprise and digital marketplace • Worldwide distribution system www.gsa.gov/fas

5. www.gsa.gov/csd

6. www.gsa.gov/sustainability

7. Single largest domestic buyer and user of energy Manages or owns nearly 1 in every 5 acres in the U.S. 1 out of every 6 dollars spent by the federal government goes to contractors. The Federal Footprint

8. GSA’s Green Icons CPG Compliant Energy Star FEMP WaterSense BioPreferred SNAP Approved NESHAP EPA Primary Metals Free EPEAT PRIME Forest Stewardship Council Green Seal GreenGuard Biodegradable Low VOC 8

9. Energy-Efficient Products • Standards: ENERGY STAR and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) • Strong purchasing requirement • Product Categories: • Lighting • Commercial and industrial • Office equipment • Home electronics • And more…

10. Electronic Product Evaluation Assessment Tool (EPEAT) • EPEAT is a non-profit organization managed by the Green Electronics Council • Strong purchasing requirement • Product Categories: • Desktop computers • Notebook computers • Monitors

11. Recycled Content Products • Standard: EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) • Products Categories: • Construction • Landscaping • Non-Paper office • Paper and paper • Park and Recreation • Transportation • Vehicular

12. Water-Efficient Products • Standards: EPA’s WaterSense and FEMP • Agencies must reduce water consumption by 2% annually through 2020 • Product Categories • Bathroom sink faucets • High-efficiency toilets • Pre-rinse spray valves • Showerheads • Flushing urinals

13. Bio-Based Products • Standard: US Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred program • Product Categories • Construction & Road Maintenance • Furniture • Housewares and cleaning • Industrial supplies • Landscaping and agriculture • Office supplies • Personal care and toiletries

14. Example: Property Management Services • GSA deploys goats for property management services.

15. GSA Global Supply • Source for all your products needs • Requisition based ordering • Guaranteed full compliance • GSA is accountable for everything from order placement through delivery and billing www.gsa.gov/globalsupply

16. Orders from GSA Global Supply are REQUISITIONS not procurements

17. GSA Global Supply Value Proposition

18. Hundreds of Thousands of Products Tools: Hand & power tools, leading brands Office: Forms to flash drives Safety: Masks, clothing, eyewear Housewares: Cleaning, food service & more IT: Laptops, Desktops, Printers

19. Ordering Options Web: www.GSAglobalsupply.gsa.gov www.emall.dla.mil www.Advantage.gov Phone: 800-525-8027Fax: 800-856-7057 FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP Stores & Strategic Inventory Partnerships

20. Look for the Icon Identifies our items on GSA Advantage Sign of easy compliance, “Ability One Guaranteed” and other program benefits

21. Commercial Acquisition

22. Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Basics • 39 open and standing solicitations published on FedBizOpps (including 9 managed by VA) • 20,000+ contracts awarded providing access to 20 million supplies & services • Contract period effective 5 years from date of award plus three 5-year options • 80% of all MAS contractors are small businesses • $48 billion total annual spend (including VA Schedules)

23. Why use a GSA Schedule • Competitive market based pricing that leverages the buying power of the federal government • Reduce procurement lead times from months to weeks or days • Flexibility and Choice • Tailor orders by customizing terms & conditions • BPA’s & CTA’s • Vast selection of contractors • Purchases count towards socio-economic goals • Online ordering and request for quotes (Advantage!, eBuy, Reverse Auctions)

24. What Supplies are Available on Schedule? • Office Supplies and Equipment • Tools and Hardware • Building and Industrial Materials • Furniture • Scientific Equipment • Information Technology Products • Vehicles and support equipment • Appliances and Food Service • Law enforcement, Fire, and Security Products Note: For a comprehensive list of supplies please visit GSA eLibrary.

25. What Services are Available on Schedule? • Environmental Services • Professional Engineering Services • Logistics Services • Language Services • Consulting Services • Temporary Administrative and Professional Services • Information Technology Services • Advertising and Marketing Services • Financial and Business Solutions • Security Solutions • Facilities Maintenance Note: For a comprehensive list of services please visit GSA eLibrary.

26. Schedule 899 – Environmental Services • 899 1 – Environmental Consulting Services • 899 3 – Environmental Training Services • 899 5 – Materials and Waste Recycling and Disposal Services • 899 7 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services • 899 8 – Remediation and Reclamation Services • 899 10 – Ancillary Supplies and/or Services • 899 99 – New Technology www.gsa.gov/environmental

27. recycling and disposal www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov

30. www.gsa.gov/schedules

31. National IT Commodity Program • Lower prices & easier ordering for federal, state and local • Blanket Purchase Agreements off Schedule 70 • Initial offerings include • Laptops, desktops & tablets • Monitors • Mobile products • Servers, racks & data storage • Video teleconference equipment • Integrated support services like maintenance, warranty, installation, integration & product training www.gsa.gov/itcommodity

32. NITCP Benefits • Average BPA savings – 15% to 37% when compared to MAS pricing • BPA’s feature automatic tiered discounts with contractors able to offer spot discounts • New products added in as little as 24 to 48 hours • Meet socio-economic goals: ALL NITCP BPA holders are small businesses • Green preference purchasing options • BPA’s include characteristics of Strategic Sourcing • Reverse Auctioning

34. ReverseAuctions.gsa.govBenefits • No additional fees for products/services purchased on GSA schedule vehicles • Same log-in as Advantage/eBuy • History of previous purchases • Real time pricing • Spend/level III reporting capabilities • Facilities and drives competition • Fast, efficient & cost effectitive • Increase transparency, reduce some FOIA requests

35. Assisted Acquisition Services • Customized, value-added acquisition, project mgmt & financial mgmt services • Expertise in formulating & executing IT & Professional Services solutions • You chose the services and level of support for each requirement, small or large, simple or complex(requirements analysis, market research, acquisition planning & strategy development, signing & administrating contract and/or task order, project mgmt, funds management, payment of invoices, contract closeout) • Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations including agency specific acquisition & financial mgmt policies www.gsa.gov/aas

36. https://interact.gsa.gov

37. www.gsa.gov/training

38. Thank You for Your Interest!!! Kevin Stallings (404)331-1110 kevin.stallings@gsa.gov