GSA Tweaks the Paperwork Behind Federal Supply Schedule Bids
Published Date: 5/22/2025
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Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) is updating how it collects info from companies bidding on Federal Supply Schedule contracts. If you’re a business wanting to work with the government, you’ll want to check out these changes and share your thoughts by July 21, 2025. This update aims to make the process smoother without adding extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 5 costs, 0 mixed.
Big time cost for SUP availability filings
If you are a business offering supplies or products on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, GSAR clause 552.238-119 (Single-use Plastic (SUP) Free Packaging Availability) requires you to submit availability information. GSA estimates this takes 20.1 hours per submission, applies to 1,590 respondents, and produces a total annual response burden of 31,959 hours.
Aggregate annual time burden for bidders
GSA estimates the total annual public hour burden for this information collection (MAS/FSS solicitation information) is 41,658 hours, based on 1,590 respondents with one submission each. The agency is seeking public comments by July 21, 2025.
SUP packaging identification imposes prep time
If your GSA MAS offer includes supplies or products, GSAR provision 552.238-118 (Single-use Plastic (SUP) Free Packaging Identification) gives you the option to submit SUP free brand and shipping packaging information. GSA estimates 2.1 hours per submission, for 1,590 respondents and a total annual burden of 3,339 hours.
EPA registration info for certain items
If you offer items that require EPA registration under certain GSA MAS solicitation categories, GSAR clause 552.238-111 requires you to identify the manufacturer's or distributor's name and EPA Registration Number. GSA estimates this takes 1.0 hour per submission, with 1,590 respondents and 1,590 total annual hours.
Several solicitation clauses add small admin tasks
Multiple GSAR clauses used in MAS solicitations — 552.238-84 (Discounts for Prompt Payment), 552.238-87 (Delivery Prices), 552.238-95 (Separate Charge for Performance Oriented Packaging), 552.238-96 (Separate Charge for Delivery within Consignee's Premises), 552.238-97 (Parts and Service), and 552.238-99 (Delivery Prices Overseas) — each require offerors to supply specific information and are estimated at 0.5 hours (30 minutes) per submission. GSA lists 1,590 respondents and 795 total annual hours per clause.
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