GSA

General Services Administration

Manages federal procurement for civilian agencies. Operates Schedule contracts (GSA Schedule) that simplify government buying.

FY2026 Budget

$75B+ (civilian operations and real estate)

OSDBU Contact

Office of Small Business Programs - smallbusiness@gsa.gov

2026 Trend

Increased focus on federal office consolidation, IT modernization, and sustainable procurement

Top NAICS Codes for GSA

These industry classifications represent the largest procurement focus areas.

541511

541611

542112

561210

334112

Typical Procurement Areas & Recompetes

1

IT consulting and system integration

2

Facility management and maintenance

3

Professional services (accounting, HR, training)

4

Office supply and equipment contracts

Procurement Focus & Strategy

  • GSA Schedule is easiest entry point for small contractors
  • Simplified acquisition procedures for contracts under $250K
  • Commercial item contracts with streamlined requirements
  • Numerous small business set-asides available

Forecast Strategy for Contractors

GSA is easiest federal buyer for small contractors. Start with GSA Schedule contract (pre-negotiated terms = faster sales). Focus on IT, professional services, or facilities. Low compliance burden compared to DoD.

How to Use This Forecast

  1. Monitor updates. GSA updates their forecast quarterly. Check back every 3 months for new opportunities.
  2. Match your NAICS. Focus on recompetes and opportunities in your primary NAICS codes (listed above).
  3. Research past winners. Use WinBidIQ's USAspending data to find who won the last contract. Model your proposal after them.
  4. Contact early. Reach out to Office of Small Business Programs - smallbusiness@gsa.gov (their small business contact) 6-12 months before RFP release to ask questions and register.
  5. Prepare the proposal early. Start writing 60-90 days before RFP release. When RFP drops, you're 80% done.

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