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Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Express ProgramThe 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. Participation in the MAS Express Program is open to all business concerns, regardless of size, that meet specific criteria for certain products and services. At the present time, offers accepted under the MAS Express Program are limited to a total of 500 products/labor categories under portions of the following GSA Schedules:
By clicking on any of the Schedule numbers listed above, vendors may access the online solicitation files in Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). Included in the online solicitation files for each Schedule is an "MAS Express Program Instructions" file that explains the criteria and procedures for submission of offers under the MAS Express Program, and identifies the Special Item Numbers (SINs) under each Schedule that are part of the program. Pathway to SuccessA prerequisite for participation in the MAS Express Program is the successful completion of the "Pathway to Success" education seminar. Vendors may attend either a live presentation or complete the web based presentation posted on the Vendor Support Center (VSC) under the "Vendor Training" tab. Pathway to Success is designed to assist prospective GSA Schedule contractors in making informed business decisions as to whether obtaining a GSA Schedule contract is in their best interests. The presentation provides background information on the GSA Schedules Program and encompasses a variety of other topics, including:
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. Upon completion of its initial review and qualification of an offer, the SPEED Desk will immediately notify the vendor as to whether the offer meets the minimum criteria for consideration under the MAS Express Program and, if not, the options available to the vendor. By expediting this turnaround time for the initial review and qualification of an offer, as well as providing the vendor with rapid feedback, the overall time to review, evaluate, negotiate, and award a GSA Schedule contract should be greatly reduced. Additional InformationVendors may obtain additional information regarding the MAS Express Program by accessing the Vendor Support Center (VSC), locating the "Business Opportunities" tab, and selecting "MAS Express Program." For questions specifically related to the MAS Express Program, vendors may call (866) 472-5738 or send questions via email to 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. The shortcut to this page is www.gsa.gov/masexpress.
Last Reviewed 4/21/2009
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CONTACTSMAS Helpdesk (National Customer Service Center) PURCHASING PROGRAMSe-TOOLSGSA EVENTSREFERENCERELATED GSA TOPICS
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