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    GSA MAS · Formerly Schedule 71

    Furniture & Furnishings

    The Furniture & Furnishings Large Category — formerly Schedule 71 — is the designated federal procurement channel for office furniture, systems furniture, residential furniture for federal housing, floor coverings, window treatments, and related furnishing products. With the federal government maintaining millions of square feet of office space, furniture represents a steady and repeat procurement stream.

    $1.5B+

    Annual Spend

    20 Years

    Contract Term

    $25,000

    Min. Sales (24 mo.)

    Key Special Item Numbers (SINs) — Furniture & Furnishings

    The primary SINs under the Furniture & Furnishings Large Category that define which eBuy opportunities you can access.

    Office Furniture (New)

    711

    Desks, chairs, workstations, filing systems, and office seating

    Systems/Modular Furniture

    712

    Panel systems, acoustic systems, and modular workstations

    Floor Coverings

    713

    Commercial carpeting, tile, hardwood, and specialty flooring

    Window Coverings

    714

    Blinds, shades, drapes, and window treatments

    Interior Design & Space Planning

    71611

    Furniture planning, interior design consulting, and space utilization assessment

    Move Management Services

    71610

    Asset management, furniture installation, and move coordination

    Eligibility & Application Requirements

    What you need to qualify to hold a GSA Furniture & Furnishings Schedule contract.

    • Products must comply with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) — no furniture from non-designated countries
    • Must meet federal sustainability standards including biobased content and low-VOC emissions
    • Adequate past performance history in commercial or government furniture sales
    • Must comply with Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) preference rules for furniture
    • Financial capability to fulfill large agency orders including delivery and installation

    Key Facts — Furniture & Furnishings Schedule

    Important market intelligence for the Furniture & Furnishings Large Category.

    • 1Covers all federal office and residential furnishing needs
    • 2Strong TAA compliance requirements for products manufactured abroad
    • 3GSA has specific sustainability requirements for furniture products
    • 4Interior design and space planning services are included

    Top Agency Buyers — Furniture & Furnishings Schedule

    Federal agencies that most actively purchase through the GSA Furniture & Furnishings Large Category. Knowing your buyers drives effective eBuy and direct marketing strategies.

    GSA Public Buildings Service (PBS)

    PBS oversees the federal workspace portfolio and regularly funds furniture procurement for new or renovated federal buildings and leased office spaces.

    Department of Defense (DoD) Installations

    Military bases furnish barracks, administrative buildings, and command facilities through the Furniture schedule, representing the largest aggregate furniture buyer.

    Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

    VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and administrative offices maintain massive ongoing furniture procurement programs for patient care and office environments.

    Department of Justice (DoJ)

    FBI field offices, courthouses, and correctional facilities buy specialized seating, workstations, and institutional furniture through the schedule.

    State Department

    U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide furnish diplomatic facilities and residential housing through the Furniture schedule's international purchasing authority.

    How to Get on the Furniture & Furnishings Schedule

    Step-by-step process to apply for and win a GSA Furniture & Furnishings Large Category schedule contract.

    1. 1Identify the furniture or furnishings SINs matching your product line (workstations, seating, case goods, systems furniture, or outdoor) in the Furniture Large Category solicitation.
    2. 2Prepare a representative product catalog with GSA pricing (using a clear basis-of-award commercial pricelist or distributor price sheet).
    3. 3Obtain required manufacturer authorization letters if proposing as a dealer or distributor of branded furniture.
    4. 4Submit photographs, specifications, and GREENGUARD/BIFMA or other required certifications for proposed products in your GSA eOffer package.
    5. 5Negotiate and execute the schedule contract; upload your full approved product catalog to GSA Advantage within 90 days of award.

    Ongoing Compliance — Furniture & Furnishings Schedule

    Key compliance obligations for GSA Furniture & Furnishings schedule holders throughout their contract period.

    • Meet the $25,000 in annual sales every 24 months and report all schedule sales quarterly via the 72A system with IFF remittance.
    • Maintain current product certifications (GREENGUARD, BIFMA level, or other required environmental/ergonomic certifications) throughout the contract period.
    • Honor the Price Reductions Clause — if your commercial pricelist is reduced, GSA prices must be adjusted in parity via a price list modification.
    • Comply with TAA requirements for products manufactured outside the United States.
    • Ensure GSA Advantage product listings remain current, accurate, and include all approved modifications to avoid misrepresentation violations.

    Tips for Winning Furniture & Furnishings Schedule Orders

    Practical strategies for maximizing revenue through your Furniture & Furnishings GSA Schedule.

    • 1TAA compliance is strictly enforced in Furniture — verify every product's country of manufacture before proposing.
    • 2Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) has a preference for furniture — agencies must check UNICOR availability before ordering from the schedule. Know the UNICOR exception process.
    • 3Interior design and space planning services (SIN 71611) are consistently in demand as agencies redesign post-pandemic workspaces.
    • 4GSA Advantage product listings with good photos and detailed specs drive more direct-order traffic than eBuy alone.
    • 5Sustainable and ergonomic products with green certifications (BIFMA, Greenguard, SCS) score higher on agency evaluations.

    SamSearch for GSA Schedule Holders

    Maximize Revenue from Your Furniture & Furnishings Schedule

    SamSearch monitors GSA eBuy and SAM.gov in real time, surfacing the right task order opportunities under your SINs — the moment they drop. Get alerts, track agency spending, and never miss a relevant opportunity.

    • Real-time alerts for eBuy RFQs matching your SINs
    • Agency spending intelligence tailored to your schedule
    • Recompete tracking on expiring MAS task orders
    • AI-powered opportunity scoring

    Frequently Asked Questions — GSA Furniture & Furnishings Schedule

    Common questions about the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Furniture & Furnishings Large Category, including SINs, eligibility, compliance, and sales strategies.