What is a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and how do I get one?

Details / How it works

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) — also called "the Schedules" or the Federal Supply Schedule — is a long-term governmentwide contracting vehicle that gives federal, state, local, and tribal governments and other eligible buyers access to commercial products, services, and solutions at pre-negotiated prices.

It is organized into 12 large categories and further into Special Item Numbers (SINs) that map to specific NAICS codes and offerings. The 12 categories are:

• Facilities; Furniture and furnishings; Human capital; Industrial products and services; Information technology; Miscellaneous; Office management; Professional services; Scientific management and solutions; Security and protection; Transportation and logistics; Travel.

A vendor becomes a MAS Contractor by submitting an offer to GSA through the eOffer system against the current MAS solicitation. Once on Schedule, contractors manage their contract through eTools, can list products on GSA Advantage, respond to agency RFQs on GSA eBuy, and are publicly listed in GSA eLibrary.

Agencies use the Schedule under streamlined FAR 8.4 ordering procedures rather than full open-market competition. However, winning a Schedule contract only creates a license to compete for orders—it does not guarantee revenue.

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A MAS contract is not a guarantee of revenue; it merely grants the right to compete for orders. Vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration (renewed every 365 days) and comply with solicitation requirements including financial responsibility, past performance, and commercial pricing support. The offer process runs through eOffer against the current MAS solicitation.