GSA's streamlined ordering procedures have reduced the tedious, time-consuming government procurement process to a few simple steps. GSA has done this by pre-qualifying vendors to perform a range of services. GSA has reviewed vendor qualifications, capabilities and cost schedules in advance of the need for services, and identified these vendors, by type of service, on its Advantage!™ Web site. For GDM, refer to Contract Number: GS-10F-0275L. This approval is valid for all organizations in the federal government, and other governmental agencies. The entire process, from identifying the Statement of Work (SOW) to having a contractor on board, can be completed in as little as three weeks.

To initiate the process, provide your contracts officer with a SOW. Your contracts officer will issue your SOW to GDM and two other approved GSA Environmental Services vendors. You and your contracts officer then review the vendors’ responses, and select the "best value" contractor. A contract order is issued directly to the selected contractor. GSA has put the process in place, and will assist you, if needed, but does not get involved in your procurement process.

The establishment of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for recurring services is permitted when contracting under the GSA schedule. Contractor Team Arrangements and other mechanisms can be used as well. For more information on the GSA ordering process, go to the U-MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) Virtual Campus.

Who Can Use the Schedule?

In accordance with GSA Order ADM 4800.2E(January 3, 2000) the following agencies and organizations are eligible to use the GSA Environmental Services Schedule. The lists are not intended to be all-inclusive, please refer to the GSA Order for additional information.