The GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) contract, a long-term agreement overseen by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), plays a pivotal role in government procurement. This contract includes a wide array of products and services, making it a versatile tool for federal agencies to obtain what they need efficiently and effectively. Aldevra, holding a GSA MAS contract, participates in this streamlined procurement process.
Key Aspects of a GSA MAS Contract:
- Governmentwide Accessibility: GSA MAS contracts are available to all federal agencies and, in certain situations, to state, local, and tribal governments, making them a go-to source for diverse procurement needs.
- Support for Diverse Businesses: Agencies have the option to select from a diverse pool of contractors, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses like Aldevra. This supports federal goals for inclusive contracting and enables agencies to contribute to the growth of these businesses
- Pre-negotiated Terms: The GSA has already negotiated the terms and pricing for the products and services on these contracts, providing agencies with fair and reasonable pricing and simplifying the procurement process.
- Wide Range of Products and Services: The GSA MAS contract covers an extensive spectrum of products (such as office supplies, technology solutions, and medical equipment) and services (including professional services like engineering, management consulting, and financial services). This variety ensures that agencies can find almost everything they need under this program.
- Simplified Acquisition Process: The GSA MAS program streamlines the acquisition process, allowing agencies to procure products and services more efficiently, with reduced time and administrative effort.
- Flexibility and Choice: Agencies benefit from the flexibility to choose from a wide range of contractors and products/services, ensuring they can find options that best fit their specific needs.
- Continuous Open Season: The GSA MAS contract operates with a continuous open season, allowing vendors to offer their products and services at any time, unlike traditional contracts with set proposal submission periods.
- Compliance and Standards: Vendors under the GSA MAS contract are thoroughly vetted for compliance with federal regulations and standards, ensuring reliable, high-quality offerings for government agencies.
- Streamlined Ordering via GSA Advantage!: GSA’s online shopping and ordering system, GSA Advantage!, further simplifies the procurement process, enabling direct orders from the MAS schedule.
Aldevra’s Role:
Aldevra first received its GSA MAS contract (contract number GS-07F-175AA) on March 15, 2013, marking a significant milestone in our journey. Under this contract, we currently offer a range of foodservice equipment and professional services, catering to the diverse needs of government agencies. On March 15, 2023, we successfully exercised an option year, extending our contract until March 14, 2033. Additionally, Aldevra is an active participant in the GSA MAS 8(a) pool, a specialized segment of the GSA schedule dedicated to 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses. This participation underscores our commitment to meeting government standards and demonstrates our alignment with the GSA’s goals of promoting inclusive economic growth by supporting small and disadvantaged businesses. Through our ongoing relationship with the GSA, Aldevra continues to deliver exceptional service and high-quality products to government agencies, reaffirming our dedication to excellence and inclusivity in government procurement.
Conclusion:
The GSA MAS contract represents a streamlined, efficient, and inclusive approach to government procurement. It empowers agencies to choose from a diverse pool of vendors, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses. Aldevra’s longstanding participation in this program, highlighted by our decade-long presence and extended contract, reflects our dedication to providing quality and value in government procurement. Email sales@aldevra.com or call 269-350-1337 for more information on the products and services Aldevra has available via GSA MAS contract.
