GSA Seeks Approval to Keep Vendor Inquiry Form Alive
Published Date: 12/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) is asking for approval to keep using a form that helps vendors ask questions or share concerns about doing business with them. This form helps GSA spot common problems and improve how they work with vendors. If you’re a vendor or interested in working with GSA, you can comment on this by February 23, 2026—no cost or big changes, just smoother communication!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ombudsman Vendor Inquiry Form Reinstatement
If you are a vendor or interested in doing business with GSA, you can use an online Ombudsman Inquiry/Request form to ask questions or share concerns. The agency estimates up to 118 respondents annually, 1 response each, at 0.25 hours per response for a total of 29.5 burden hours, and is asking for OMB approval and public comments by February 23, 2026. GSA says it will route inquiries to the right office and use the data to identify common problems, training needs, and process improvements.
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