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GSA Turns Over Transition HQ to New AdministrationGSA # 10556 November 5, 2008 WASHINGTON – Acting Administrator James A. Williams today, as part of GSA’s Presidential Transition responsibilities, declared an “apparent winner” and turned over the Presidential Transition headquarters to President-elect Barack Obama. Today’s historic event marks the culmination of several years of rigorous planning at GSA. As directed by Congress in the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, GSA is responsible for providing the new Administration with office space, information technology, furniture, equipment, and other logistical support. GSA is also responsible for publishing a transition directory that provides an overview of each federal agency and arranging orientation briefings for new appointees. The Act also directs GSA’s Administrator to authorize the release of federal funds that provide for the day-to-day support of transition activities for the President-elect. “I and the members of the GSA Presidential Transition Support Team look forward to supporting you during this transition period and throughout your administration,” Acting Administrator Williams said in an official letter of acknowledgement to President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden, pursuant to Section 3 of the Presidential Transition Act of 1963. “This is an historic moment for our nation and for GSA,” added Presidential Transition Director Gail Lovelace. “Our team has worked more than two years to complete this headquarters and help facilitate the orderly transfer of executive power.” The 2008 Presidential Transition Headquarters, located in downtown Washington, provides approximately 120,000 square feet of fully furnished and computer-equipped office suite space. “GSA was created nearly 60 years ago to provide superior goods, services and workplaces at best value so our client agencies can focus on their core missions,” Williams said. “We have done that in this instance as well, providing a world-class workplace for the incoming administration. This is a proud day for GSA, and it has been an honor to work with the campaign teams to fulfill our responsibilities and meet their transition needs.” ### GSA provides a centralized delivery system of products and services to the federal government, leveraging its enormous buying power to get the best value for taxpayers.
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