GSA Schedule (Multiple Award Schedule)
The GSA Schedule — officially the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) — is a long-term, governmentwide contract administered by the General Services Administration. Once you’re awarded a Schedule contract, any federal agency (and some state and local buyers) can purchase your offerings at pre-negotiated prices and terms, without running a full open-market procurement each time.
Why contractors pursue a Schedule
- Buying is easier for agencies: Schedule orders use streamlined ordering procedures, so a customer can buy from you faster.
- Governmentwide reach: a single MAS contract makes you available to every federal agency.
- Pre-negotiated terms: pricing, terms, and conditions are set up front, reducing friction on each order.
A Schedule is a vehicle, not a sales force
Winning a Schedule contract makes buying from you easy — it does not generate demand. You still have to market to agencies and compete for orders. Many small firms win work for years before pursuing a Schedule.
The GSA Schedule is one of several governmentwide vehicles, alongside agency IDIQs and Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) for IT. They’re all "hunting licenses" — valuable once you have the demand to justify them.
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Find agency work →Frequently asked questions
What is a GSA Schedule?
It’s the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) — a long-term governmentwide contract run by GSA. After award, federal agencies can buy your products or services at pre-negotiated terms using streamlined ordering procedures.
Should a new contractor get on the GSA Schedule first?
Usually not. A Schedule makes it easier for agencies to buy from you, but it doesn’t create demand. Most firms first win some agency work to prove there’s a market, then pursue a Schedule to scale.