Overview
This section establishes mandatory coordination and approval protocols that contracting officers must follow with the General Services Administration (GSA) before making substantive changes to Federal Supply Schedules.
Key Rules
- Mandatory GSA Approval: Contracting officers must obtain formal approval from the GSA Federal Supply Service (FSS) before modifying the structure or scope of any Federal Supply Schedule.
- Controlled Actions: Prior approval is specifically required for:
- Establishing new schedules or discontinuing existing ones.
- Modifying the geographic coverage or the specific agencies served by a schedule.
- Managing Special Item Numbers (SINs) and National Stock Numbers (NSNs), including additions, deletions, or description changes.
- Submission Procedures: All requests for these changes must be directed to the GSA Federal Supply Service Office of Acquisition (FC) in Washington, DC.
Practical Implications
- Centralized Oversight: This ensures that the Federal Supply Schedule program remains standardized and prevents individual agencies from creating redundant or conflicting procurement vehicles.
- Administrative Lead Time: Agencies must factor in the time required for GSA coordination when planning updates to schedule offerings or restructuring how products and services are categorized.