What services are covered under the GSA Facilities Large Category?

The Facilities Large Category covers janitorial and custodial services, grounds maintenance and landscaping, preventive and corrective maintenance, energy audits and energy savings performance contracts, facilities management and operations, moving and relocation services, construction management support, environmental services, and sustainable facilities planning.

Who are the primary agencies buying through the Facilities Schedule?

The GSA Public Buildings Service, Department of Defense (for base operations), the VA, Department of Interior (for national parks and monuments), and USPS are among the largest buyers under the Facilities Large Category. Nearly every major federal agency has facilities maintenance needs and uses the schedule for services ranging from janitorial to complex facility engineering.

What is the FACE SIN and how large is the energy services market?

SIN FACE covers Energy Technology & Services, including energy audits, energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), renewable energy installation, and sustainability consulting. The federal government spends billions annually on energy efficiency, federal agencies are required to reduce energy consumption under executive orders, driving strong sustained demand for energy services through the Facilities schedule.

Does the Facilities Schedule cover construction work?

The Facilities Large Category is not designed for full construction contracts, which typically require separate construction contracting authorities (FAR 36). However, the schedule can cover construction management support, facilities assessment, minor repair and alteration work, and sustainability-related retrofits. Larger construction projects generally go through agency-specific construction vehicles or full competition.

Is bonding required for the Facilities Schedule?

Bonding requirements for Facilities Schedule task orders depend on the specific work and the ordering agency's requirements. GSA's schedule contract itself does not mandate bonding, but individual task orders for construction-related work may require performance and payment bonds per FAR 28.102. Facilities companies should be prepared to provide bonding for applicable task orders.

How do small businesses compete for Facilities schedule orders?

Small facilities businesses compete effectively by pursuing set-aside eBuy orders, particularly under HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB programs. Many federal installations have significant small business goals and issue set-aside facilities orders regularly. Regional concentration (focusing on federal installations in specific geographic areas) helps small businesses build past performance and relationships in the Facilities category.

Are there labor law requirements for Facilities schedule contracts?

Yes. Many Facilities schedule task orders, particularly for service work, are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS, formerly the Service Contract Act). This requires contractors to pay locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits as established by Department of Labor wage determinations for the specific work location. Compliance with SCLS is critical and non-compliance can result in debarment.

What sustainability certifications help facilities companies win GSA schedule orders?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation, ENERGY STAR certifications, and ISO 50001 energy management certification strengthen proposals for Facilities schedule orders with sustainability components. Agencies increasingly require green cleaning products, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient operations in facilities service contracts.

How does SamSearch help Facilities schedule holders find eBuy orders?

SamSearch aggregates GSA eBuy RFQs under Facilities SINs and sends real-time alerts to Facilities schedule holders. The platform tracks agency facilities budgets, tracks expiring facilities task orders for recompete opportunities, and identifies which installations or agencies are most actively buying facilities services under your SINs.

Can a facilities company hold the Facilities schedule and a DoD IDIQ simultaneously?

Yes. Facilities contractors commonly hold both the GSA Facilities Schedule and DoD-specific IDIQs like the Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) or Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) base operations support contracts. The GSA schedule provides coverage across all civilian agencies while DoD-specific vehicles access installation work that may not be issued through the schedule.

How are prices structured on the Facilities schedule?

Facilities schedule pricing is structured based on labor categories with fully loaded hourly rates, or as fixed unit prices for specific services (e.g., per-square-foot cleaning rates, per-acre grounds keeping rates). Material costs are typically passed through at cost or via Order-Level Materials (OLMs). All prices are subject to the Price Reductions Clause requiring parity with most favored commercial customers.

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GSA MAS · Formerly Schedule 03FAC

GSA MAS — Facilities

The Facilities Large Category (formerly Schedule 03FAC) covers the full range of services needed to operate, maintain, and improve federal buildings and facilities across the country. With the federal government managing over 300,000 buildings and structures, facilities services represent a massive and steady procurement stream. Categories range from janitorial and grounds keeping to complex facilities engineering and energy management.

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$4B+

Annual Spend

20 Years

Contract Term

$25,000

Min. Sales (24 mo.)

Key Special Item Numbers (SINs), GSA MAS — Facilities

The primary SINs under the GSA MAS — Facilities Large Category that define which eBuy opportunities you can access.

Indefinite Delivery Vehicle/Program Support

C1FA

PMO support for large facility management programs

Facilities Maintenance & Repair

FACI

Janitorial, grounds, preventive maintenance, and repair services

Facilities Management

FACM

Comprehensive facilities operations and management services

Energy Technology & Services

FACE

Energy audits, energy savings performance contracts, renewable energy, and sustainability

Facilities Support Services

FACS

Moving, relocation, storage, and miscellaneous facility support

Housing & Community Planning

HOUS

Federal housing program support and community planning services

Eligibility & Application Requirements

What you need to qualify to hold a GSA GSA MAS — Facilities Schedule contract.

✓Demonstrated experience in facilities services with at least two years of commercial or government contracts
✓Appropriate business licenses and bonding for the services offered
✓Experience with federal facilities standards (UFC, OSHA, NFPA, ADA compliance)
✓Small businesses may need to meet SBA size standards for applicable NAICS codes
✓Insurance requirements including general liability and workers' compensation

Key Facts, GSA MAS — Facilities Schedule

Important market intelligence for the GSA MAS — Facilities Large Category.

1The U.S. federal government operates more than 300,000 buildings and facilities
2Covers both on-site services and facility management consulting
3GSA Public Buildings Service is the largest agency buyer in this category
4Energy efficiency and sustainability services are a growing priority

Top Agency Buyers, GSA MAS — Facilities Schedule

Federal agencies that most actively purchase through the GSA GSA MAS — Facilities Large Category. Knowing your buyers drives effective eBuy and direct marketing strategies.

GSA Public Buildings Service (PBS)

PBS is the largest facilities buyer, managing 370M+ sq ft of federal space and issuing facilities services contracts through the schedule for janitorial, grounds, and building engineering services.

Department of Defense (DoD) Installations

Army DPW, Navy PWD, and Air Force CE offices at hundreds of installations procure facilities operations, maintenance, and environmental services through the schedule.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

The VA's 170+ medical centers and countless regional offices require continuous facilities maintenance, environmental services, and HVAC support.

Department of Energy (DOE)

DOE national laboratory campuses and field sites buy complex facilities engineering, environmental remediation, and facilities management support through the schedule.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA uses the Facilities schedule for environmental assessment, remediation support, and facilities management at its laboratories and regional offices.

How to Get on the GSA MAS — Facilities Schedule

Step-by-step process to apply for and win a GSA GSA MAS — Facilities Large Category schedule contract.

1Review the Facilities Large Category solicitation and identify the service SINs (facilities management, environmental, grounds, HVAC) that match your capabilities.
2Document a minimum of two years of commercial or government experience in the proposed facilities service disciplines.
3Prepare your offer with labor category pricing (fully loaded hourly rates), service unit pricing where applicable, and contractor team arrangements if using subcontractors.
4Submit through GSA eOffer with past performance references, financial statements (if required), and all required solicitation certifications.
5Negotiate final rates and execute the schedule contract; ensure your GSA Advantage catalog accurately reflects the services and rates approved.

Ongoing Compliance, GSA MAS — Facilities Schedule

Key compliance obligations for GSA GSA MAS — Facilities schedule holders throughout their contract period.

✓Maintain $25,000 in annual schedule sales every 24 months and report all sales quarterly via the 72A system.
✓Remit the 0.75% Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) on all schedule sales reported.
✓Comply with applicable OSHA safety standards for all on-site facilities work performed under task orders.
✓Honor the Price Reductions Clause, if you lower prices to a comparable commercial client, GSA rates must be adjusted proportionally.
✓For environmental services SINs, maintain required EPA and state environmental certifications and comply with RCRA, CERCLA, and other applicable regulations.

Tips for Winning GSA MAS — Facilities Schedule Orders

Practical strategies for maximizing revenue through your GSA MAS — Facilities GSA Schedule.

1The GSA Public Buildings Service and DoD base operations are the largest facilities buyers, target their eBuy RFQs first.
2Energy services (FACE SIN) is growing rapidly, agencies have sustainability mandates requiring energy audits and upgrades.
3Bundled service contracts (cleaning + maintenance + grounds) score better with agencies than narrow single-service offerings.
4Facilities contracts often transition repeatedly to the same incumbent, respond to every eBuy even on competitive bids to build relationships.
5Obtain LEED accreditation or similar sustainability credentials to differentiate on Facilities Management bids.

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✓Agency spending intelligence tailored to your schedule
✓Recompete tracking on expiring MAS task orders
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Frequently Asked Questions, GSA GSA MAS — Facilities Schedule

Common questions about the GSA Multiple Award Schedule GSA MAS — Facilities Large Category, including SINs, eligibility, compliance, and sales strategies.

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