GSA MAS · Formerly Schedule 70
GSA MAS — Information Technology
The GSA Multiple Award Schedule Information Technology Large Category (formerly known as Schedule 70) is the single largest category in the consolidated MAS program. It covers the full spectrum of commercial IT products, software, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and technology services that federal agencies procure. With over $20 billion in annual sales, IT is the highest-revenue schedule category and provides access to virtually every federal agency including the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies.
$20B+
Annual Spend
20 Years
Contract Term
$25,000
Min. Sales (24 mo.)
Key Special Item Numbers (SINs), GSA MAS — Information Technology
The primary SINs under the GSA MAS — Information Technology Large Category that define which eBuy opportunities you can access.
IT Services
54151SIT support, integration, systems administration, and managed services
Cloud & Hosting
518210CIaaS, PaaS, SaaS, cloud migration, and cloud management services
Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services
54151HACSPenetration testing, incident response, vulnerability assessment, SOC services
Hardware
33411Computers, servers, peripherals, storage, and networking equipment
Software
511210Commercial software licenses, subscriptions, and maintenance
Order-Level Materials
OLMIncidental, ancillary IT materials supporting task orders
Eligibility & Application Requirements
What you need to qualify to hold a GSA GSA MAS — Information Technology Schedule contract.
- ✓Must have at least 2 years of commercial experience delivering the proposed IT products or services
- ✓Must meet SBA small business size standards (for small business set-aside competitions) or qualify as large business
- ✓Products must be TAA-compliant (manufactured or substantially transformed in designated countries)
- ✓Cloud offerings must be FedRAMP-authorized or in the FedRAMP process for federal civilian agency use
- ✓Must have adequate financial statements demonstrating financial capability
- ✓Must demonstrate relevant past performance with commercial or government clients
Key Facts, GSA MAS — Information Technology Schedule
Important market intelligence for the GSA MAS — Information Technology Large Category.
- 1Largest GSA schedule category by annual sales volume ($20B+)
- 2Covers hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT services
- 3Access to DoD, IC civilian, and all civilian agencies
- 4IT Schedule 70 was one of the original GSA schedules before the 2020 MAS consolidation
Top Agency Buyers, GSA MAS — Information Technology Schedule
Federal agencies that most actively purchase through the GSA GSA MAS — Information Technology Large Category. Knowing your buyers drives effective eBuy and direct marketing strategies.
Department of Defense (DoD)
The largest IT schedule buyer, with DHA, DISA, and service branch IT offices procuring cybersecurity tools, cloud services, and enterprise software at massive scale.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS and its components (CBP, ICE, TSA) buy IT products and services across cloud, cybersecurity, identity management, and network infrastructure SINs.
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
HHS components including CMS, NIH, and FDA use the IT schedule extensively for health IT systems, electronic health records support, and data analytics platforms.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The VA buys billions in IT products and services through the schedule annually, driven by its EHR modernization, telehealth, and enterprise IT programs.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
SSA uses the IT schedule for enterprise software, cloud migration, and mainframe modernization related to its massive benefits processing systems.
How to Get on the GSA MAS — Information Technology Schedule
Step-by-step process to apply for and win a GSA GSA MAS — Information Technology Large Category schedule contract.
- 1Review the IT Large Category solicitation on SAM.gov (/catalog/100518554) and identify the specific SINs that match your offerings.
- 2Register or verify your SAM.gov entity registration and ensure your NAICS codes, cage code, and business profile are current.
- 3Prepare a complete offer package: commercial sales practices disclosure, pricing submitted with basis-of-award documentation, past performance references (2+ years), and all mandatory solicitation attachments.
- 4Submit your offer through GSA's vendor portal (GSA eOffer) and respond to any clarification requests from your assigned GSA contracting officer.
- 5Negotiate final pricing and terms with the GSA contracting officer; once agreed, GSA issues your Schedule contract via eMod.
- 6Load your approved products and services to GSA Advantage and GSA eLibrary within 90 days of award to become visible to agency buyers.
Ongoing Compliance, GSA MAS — Information Technology Schedule
Key compliance obligations for GSA GSA MAS — Information Technology schedule holders throughout their contract period.
- ✓Maintain $25,000 in annual sales to the government every 24 months to stay in compliance with GSA's minimum sales requirement.
- ✓Submit quarterly Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR) if your contract includes a subcontracting plan (required for large businesses over the threshold).
- ✓Report all schedule sales quarterly through the GSA 72A Quarterly Reporting System and remit the applicable Industrial Funding Fee (IFF), currently 0.75%.
- ✓Comply with the Price Reductions Clause: notify GSA if you lower prices to a Basis of Award (BOA) customer below your schedule rates, requiring a corresponding schedule price reduction.
- ✓Comply with TAA (Trade Agreements Act) requirements for all products sold through the schedule, only TAA-compliant country products are allowed.
Tips for Winning GSA MAS — Information Technology Schedule Orders
Practical strategies for maximizing revenue through your GSA MAS — Information Technology GSA Schedule.
- 1Target HACS SIN 54151HACS if you deliver cybersecurity services, agencies have dramatically increased spending on this SIN post-2020.
- 2FedRAMP authorization dramatically increases your win rate for cloud SINs. Start the authorization process before or during the schedule application.
- 3GSA IT Schedule holders can compete for STARS III (small business only) and SEWP VI task orders, combine your vehicle portfolio for maximum coverage.
- 4Use GSA eBuy as your primary opportunity pipeline, set daily alerts for each of your IT SINs immediately after award.
- 5Many DoD agencies buy IT through GSA IT Schedule rather than their own IDIQ, don't overlook defense civilian components.
SamSearch for GSA Schedule Holders
Maximize Revenue from Your GSA MAS — Information Technology 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 GSA MAS — Information Technology Schedule
Common questions about the GSA Multiple Award Schedule GSA MAS — Information Technology Large Category, including SINs, eligibility, compliance, and sales strategies.