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Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Express Program


Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Express Program
The Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Express Program, a specialized program established under the GSA Schedules Program, is designed to simplify, streamline, and ultimately accelerate the process for vendors to obtain MAS contracts (also known as GSA Schedule and Federal Supply Schedule contracts). Under the GSA Schedules Program, GSA establishes long-term governmentwide contracts with responsible firms to provide customers with access to a wide variety of supplies (products) and services.
Are all Schedules participating in the MAS Express Program?
At the present time, the Program is open to specific Schedules and SINs under fifteen Schedules. The participating Schedules are:
  • Schedule 36 The Office, Imaging and Document Solutions
  • Schedule 48 Transportation, Delivery and Relocation Solutions
  • Schedule 51 V Hardware SuperStore
  • Schedule 58 I Professional Audio/Video, Telecommunications, and Security Solutions
  • Schedule 67 Photographic Equipment-Cameras, Photographic Printers, and Related Supplies and Services (Digital and Film-Based)
  • Schedule 69 Training Aids and Devices, Instructor-Led Training, Course Development, Test Administration
  • Schedule 70 General Purpose Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services
  • Schedule 71 I Office Furniture
  • Schedule 71 III Special Use Furniture
  • Schedule 73 Food Service, Hospitality, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Chemicals, and Services
  • Schedule 75 Office Products/Supplies and Services
  • Schedule 78 Sports, Promotional, Outdoor, Recreational, Trophies, and Signs (SPORTS)
  • Schedule 81 I B Shipping, Packaging, and Packing Supplies
  • Schedule 599 Travel Services Solutions
  • Schedule 899 Environmental Services
By clicking on any of the Schedule numbers listed above, industry partners may access the online solicitation files in Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). Included in the online solicitation files for each Schedule is a file entitled, "MAS Express Program Instructions to Offerors", or "MAS Express Instructions" that explains the criteria and procedures for submission of offers under the MAS Express Program.

In some cases, only a limited number of SINs under each Schedule qualify for submission under the Express Program. Please reference each Schedule's specific Instructions for a complete listing of qualified SINs, as well as any additional requirements that may apply.
I plan on submitting a MAS Express offer under one of the Schedules cited above. Are there other criteria that I need to meet in order to qualify for the Program?
Yes. First of all, be sure to read the "MAS Express Program Instructions to Offerors" in its entirety. In addition, it is critical that you read the solicitation for the Schedule in which you are interested. Unless explicitly stated in the "MAS Express Program Instructions to Offerors," you must still adhere to all other requirements as outlined in each solicitation.
At a minimum, vendors must meet the following criteria in order to submit an Express offer:
     Has been in business for at least two years;
     Has a minimum of $100,000 in cumulative commercial sales over the last two years;
     Has an acceptable current ratio based on the company's most current year's financial statement;
     Has positive and/or neutral ratings on all elements on the Open Ratings Past Performance Evaluation Report.
Details relating to the above criteria can be found in the "MAS Express Program Instructions to Offerors" for each Schedule. In addition, there are a number of other qualifying criteria that must be met. For example, offers accepted under the MAS Express Program are limited to a total of 500 products/labor categories. Most Favored Customer (MFC) pricing must also be offered at the outset in order to expedite the contract award process. Vendors wishing to submit an offer under the Express Program must also complete the Pathway to Success education.

Please read each Schedule's "MAS Express Program Instructions to Offerors" for a full and detailed list of all Express Program criteria. As noted above, additional requirements may apply depending upon the Schedule solicitation in which you are interested.
What is the Pathway to Success, and how do I access it?
One prerequisite for participation in the MAS Express Program is the successful completion of the Pathway to Success education seminar. Pathway to Success is designed to assist prospective GSA Schedule contractors in making an informed business decision as to whether obtaining a GSA Schedule contract is a good fit for their organization. The presentation provides background information on the GSA Schedules Program and encompasses a variety of other topics, including-
     What are GSA's expectations for a vendor to become a successful Schedule contractor;
     How to compete and succeed as a GSA Schedule contractor in the federal marketplace;
     How to develop a GSA Schedule-specific business plan; and
     How to submit a qualify offer, the proposal submission process, and the GSA Schedule solicitation
Vendors may view the web-based presentation posted on the Vendor Support Center (VSC) under the "Vendor Training" tab.

After completing the seminar, please print out the certificate of completion, and include it with your offer.
Can I submit my offer electronically?
You may be able to submit your offer electronically using Express eOffer. Please visit the eOffer homepage for additional details.
Once I submit an offer, what's the process?
Your offer will be submitted to the Schedule Program Express Evaluation Desk (SPEED Desk). Through the use of a centralized SPEED Desk, GSA intends to standardize and expedite the initial review and qualification of offers.

You will receive an initial email to notify you that your offer has been received by the Desk. Then, within five days, you will be notified again once the Desk completes its initial review. The SPEED Desk will notify you via email as to whether the offer meets the criteria for consideration under the MAS Express Program and, if not, the options available to you. By expediting this turnaround time for the initial review and qualification of an offer, as well as providing you with rapid feedback, the overall time to review, evaluate, negotiate, and award a GSA Schedule contract should be greatly reduced.
What happens if the SPEED Desk discovers that I didn't meet one of the criteria?
Missing one or more of any of the Express Program criteria will result in your offer being returned to you. Depending on the deficiency, you will be given the option of resubmitting your offer to the SPEED Desk or submitting an offer to the applicable Acquisition Center/Office for standard processing.
What happens if my offer meets all of the Express Program criteria?
You will receive an email that your offer is being forwarded to the appropriate Acquisition Center/Office. You will also receive notice once your offer is assigned to a Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

Your offer will undergo an additional evaluation to validate that all other applicable solicitation requirements are addressed and to allow GSA to request any other information that may be needed. This may include more detailed information relating to Express Program criteria. It is important to note that your assigned PCO makes the final decision concerning your offer. Your offer is still subject to contract negotiation and may be rejected and returned to you at any point during the offer evaluation process.
I have additional questions. Who do I contact?
For questions specifically related to the MAS Express Program, vendors may contact the SPEED Desk on (312) 886-8897 or via email at mas.express@gsa.gov.
For questions regarding a particular Schedule solicitation, vendors are advised to contact the points of contact listed for the specific solicitation in FedBizOpps or in the actual solicitation document.