General Services Administration
Procurement at GSA is done primarily through the Federal Supply Service (FSS). FSS procures almost $6 billion worth of goods and services every year through supply and service schedules, stock programs, special order programs, and consolidated purchases. Vendors interested in doing business with GSA should contact their nearest Business Service Center (BSC).
I. What Products Does GSA Buy Most?
| Product | Dollar Amount (1995) |
|---|---|
| Trucks and truck tractors -wheeled | $247,927,000 |
| Stationery and record forms | $154,552,000 |
| Office furniture | $71,417,000 |
| Toiletry paper products | $22,880,000 |
| Boxes, cartons, and crates | $18,922,000 |
| Office devices (pens, pencils, staplers, etc.) | $17,383,000 |
| Cabinets, lockers, bins, and shelving | $15,467,000 |
| Office supplies (erasers, tape, ink, etc.) | $12,999,000 |
| Hand tools (non-powered) | $12,259,000 |
II. GSA Business Service Centers
| Region | Location | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| REGION 1 | Boston (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) |
(617) 565-8100
|
| REGION 2 | New York (NJ, NY, PR, U.S. VI) |
(212) 264-1234
|
| REGION 3 | Philadelphia (DE, MD, VA, PA, WV) |
(215) 656-5525
|
| REGION 4 | Atlanta (AL, FL, GA, KY, MI, NC, SC, TN) |
(404) 331-5103
|
| REGION 5 | Chicago (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) |
(312) 353-5383
|
| REGION 6 | Kansas City (IA, KA, MO, NE) |
(816) 926-7203
|
| REGION 7 | Fort Worth (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) |
(817) 334-3284
|
| REGION 8 | Denver (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) |
(303) 236-7408
|
| REGION 9 | Los Angeles (AZ, NV - Clark County, So. CA) |
(213) 894-3210
|
| REGION 9 | San Francisco (HA, NV - exl. Clark County, No. CA) |
(415) 744-5050
|
| REGION 10 | Auburn, WA (AK, ID, OR, WA) |
(206) 931-7956
|
| NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR) |
(202) 708-5804
|
III. GSA Commodity Centers
| Commodity | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Automotive |
(703) 308-4190
|
| Furniture |
(703) 305-6636
|
| General products |
(817) 334-4545
|
| Office and scientific equipment |
(703) 305-6626
|
| Office supplies and paper products |
(212) 264-3500
|
| Paints and chemicals |
(206) 931-7109
|
| Services acquisition |
(703) 305-7261
|
| Tools and appliances |
(703) 603-1301
|
IV. Who Do I Contact at GSA?
| Name | Office | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Daily | Environmental Policy |
(703) 305-5149
|
| Mirinda Jackson | Enterprise Development |
(202) 501-1021
|
V. What Information Sources are Available?
Brochures:
- "Doing Business With GSA"
- "Telephone Directory For Doing Business With GSA"
- "Contracting Opportunities With GSA"
- "GSA Small Purchases"
- "GSA Environmental Products Guide"
Internet:
* The Procurement Forecast is required by every Federal Agency and is a projection of Agency purchases and contracts for the next fiscal year
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