A consolidation of purchasing options involving many contractors where a federal buyer has the ability to view and correspond with contractors on an industry-based GSA Schedule.
Types of MAS Contracts
- Employment for more than 45,000 of disabled people in the U.S.
- Fast and simplified procurement of administrative, custodial, facility management, food services, as well as clothing, textile and individual equipment, electronic components, office supplies and furnishings, materials and more.
- Fair prices for government agencies.
- Service Contracts: These contracts are for providing various services to the VA, such as medical services, IT services, maintenance, and other professional services.
- Set-Aside Contracts: These contracts are reserved for specific groups, such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
- Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP): These procedures are used for small purchases, typically under the simplified acquisition threshold, to streamline the procurement process.
- Prime Vendor Contracts: These contracts are designed to provide high-volume medical, surgical, and pharmaceutical products to VA medical centers through a single source.
