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Federal Acquisition Service Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Will FAS eliminate any Schedules?
  2. Where is Schedule 70 in the new organization?
  3. Which office is responsible for specific industry training?
  4. Will any Acquisition Centers be eliminated or consolidated?
  5. Will any Client Service Centers be eliminated or consolidated?
  6. Which office is responsible for rationalizing contacts?
  7. How will customer agencies know where to go for procurement services?
  8. Which office will establish contract vehicles, such as Schedule and other governmentwide vehicles?
  9. How will the reorganization impact the way vendors apply to get on Schedule?
  10. How will the reorganization produce standardized acquisition processes across the nation?
  11. How will the reorganization make it easier for contractors to do business with GSA and easier for customers to know where to go for service?
  1. Will FAS eliminate any Schedules?

    Right now we have no intention of eliminating any Schedules. Before we establish any new contract vehicles we will determine the value of the offering and whether GSA currently provides those items or services through another contract.

  2. Where is Schedule 70 in the new organization?

    Schedule 70 is part of the Integrated Technology Service.

  3. Which office is responsible for specific industry training?

    Specific industry training is provided by FAS Customer Accounts and Research Office in conjunction with the various business portfolios.

  4. Will any Acquisition Centers be eliminated or consolidated?

    At this time FAS has no intention of eliminating or consolidating Acquisition Centers.

  5. Will any Client Service Centers be eliminated or consolidated?

    At this time FAS has no intention of eliminating or consolidating Client Service Centers.

  6. Which office is responsible for rationalizing contacts?

    The Office of Acquisition Management in conjunction with The Office of General Supplies and Services, The Office of Integrated Technology Services and The Office of the Controller. All Offices will work together to ensure there is no inappropriate duplication of efforts in contract offerings.

  7. How will customer agencies know where to go for procurement services?

    Customers will work with the Office of Customer Accounts and Research to find out which office within FAS can provide them with the most effective and efficient contract solutions. This office includes civilian and defense agency account managers responsible for handling all customer agency needs.

  8. Which office will establish contract vehicles, such as Schedule and other governmentwide vehicles?

    Within each business portfolio the Office of Acquisition Management develops Schedules and other contract vehicles. This Office works with program managers within a particular business portfolio to ensure both the contracting and program requirements are aligned.

  9. How will the reorganization impact the way vendors apply to get on Schedule?

    Vendors submit Schedule applications to contracting officials residing in the Office of Acquisition Management within each business portfolio.

  10. How will the reorganization produce standardized acquisition processes across the nation?

    The FAS matrix management structure ensures policy developed by FAS is applied consistently nationwide.

  11. How will the reorganization make it easier for contractors to do business with GSA and easier for customers to know where to go for service?

    Through the use of effective web and telecommunications technology, both contractors and customer are able to identify with FAS office will best meet their needs. In addition, the Office of Customer Accounts and Research is responsible for establishing a means for customers and supplies to speak with someone who can direct them to the right organization within FAS.