The General Services Administration has launched a rightsizing initiative to improve the effectiveness of the Multiple Award Schedule, or MAS, Program.
In a statement published Monday, Josh Gruenbaum, commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service and a 2025 Wash100 awardee, said the rightsizing effort presents an opportunity for the agency to prioritize fiscal responsibility and value in contracting.
What Does the Rightsizing Effort Entail?
Under the rightsizing initiative, GSA will allow MAS contracts that do not meet the sales thresholds to expire, eliminate low-demand items that fail to bring meaningful procurement benefits, reduce redundancies with other procurement channels and address noncompliance of MAS contractors, including performance concerns.
GSA will also remove inefficiencies, simplify processes and ensure proper alignment of oversight and management within the MAS program.
“With these actions, we can put our agency resources where they get the most impactful return on investment — and that means the goods and services that are most in demand by federal customers,” Gruenbaum noted.
“By refocusing the program on the items and services the government is actually buying, we can help our industry partners maximize their time and efforts while providing the best pricing possible for these mission-critical needs,” the FAS commissioner added.
What Is the MAS Program?
The MAS program is reportedly the world’s largest commercial acquisition program, recording over $51.5 billion in sales in fiscal year 2024. It helps government customers procure commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices.
The program also provides government customers access to thousands of vetted vendors, customized terms and conditions, and acquisition and technology guidance.
