GSA Reorganizes Buying Procedures
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced its plan to create the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), a move expected to leverage the government’s buying power.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced its plan to create the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), a move expected to leverage the government’s buying power.
“This is a great day for GSA and for the new FAS,” says Acting GSA Administrator David L. Bibb. “We are now positioned to begin FAS implementation and adapt to a marketplace that has grown far more complex and demanding over the decades. With this evolution, we will increase GSA’s value to our federal agency customers and the American taxpayer.”
This new FAS will include five major customer centers, among these:
- Customer Accounts and Research (CAR). CAR will permit FAS to better understand customer requirements and become a strategic partner in helping agencies meet their requirements.
- Acquisition Management. The FAS emphasis on acquisition management will ensure that its activities are fully compliant with laws, regulations and policies, and that operating practices are consistent across business lines.
- Integrated Technology Services. This portfolio combines the business lines from information technology, some professional services, and telecommunications.
- General Supplies and Services. This portfolio acquires a broad range of commercial products as well as some professional services, as well as GSA specialized logistics-based activities.
- Travel, Motor, Vehicle, and Card Services. This portfolio operates with respective supplier industries but shares commonalities for customers that provide opportunities for synergy and scale.
The plan was approved by the Senate Appropriations subcommittee with oversight for the agency; House Appropriations leaders gave their approval earlier this month.
Each portfolio will be comprised of various divisions in order to serve customer needs and establish GSA as the federal community’s agency of choice when it comes to acquiring goods, services and other workplace needs.
“We believe the new FAS will help GSA improve its support for federal agencies as they strive to meet the needs of the American people,” says Acting FAS Commissioner G. Martin Wagner.
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