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    GSA MAS · Consulting, Management & Expert Services

    Professional Services

    The Professional Services Large Category encompasses management consulting, program and project management, financial advisory, communications, environmental, and human factors services. It is one of the broadest and most varied categories in the consolidated MAS, drawing on multiple legacy schedules. Professional services agencies spend over $8 billion annually through this category, making it a critical vehicle for consulting firms of all sizes.

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    $8B+

    Annual Spend

    20 Years

    Contract Term

    $25,000

    Min. Sales (24 mo.)

    Key Special Item Numbers (SINs) — Professional Services

    The primary SINs under the Professional Services Large Category that define which eBuy opportunities you can access.

    Management and Advisory Services

    R699

    Strategic management consulting, organizational improvement, and advisory services

    Program Management / Support

    R408

    Program management office (PMO) setup, program management, and project management support

    Financial Management Services

    R706

    Financial advisory, auditing support, budget analysis, and grants management

    Environmental Planning & Documentation

    R425

    NEPA compliance, environmental planning, and sustainability assessment

    Public Affairs & Communications

    R413

    Strategic communications, public affairs, and media relations for federal agencies

    Language Services

    R707

    Translation, interpretation, and linguistic analysis services

    Eligibility & Application Requirements

    What you need to qualify to hold a GSA Professional Services Schedule contract.

    • ✓At least 2 years of commercial or government consulting experience relevant to proposed SINs
    • ✓Must meet SBA size standards if applying for small business designations
    • ✓Demonstrated past performance with documented client references for each proposed SIN
    • ✓Qualified professional staff with relevant credentials and experience in proposed disciplines
    • ✓Adequate financial statements showing business stability and capability

    Key Facts — Professional Services Schedule

    Important market intelligence for the Professional Services Large Category.

    • 1Covers management consulting across virtually all federal business disciplines
    • 2Consolidates legacy MOBIS, LOGWORLD, and other consulting schedules
    • 3High utilization by CFO Act agencies for transformation programs
    • 4Broad NAICS coverage enabling cross-discipline service offerings

    Top Agency Buyers — Professional Services Schedule

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

    Department of Defense (DoD)

    DoD civilian and joint program offices use the Professional Services schedule for management consulting, program management support, and financial advisory on defense modernization programs.

    Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

    DHS acquisitions for program management, organizational consulting, and mission support services drive consistent Professional Services schedule demand across CBP, ICE, and component offices.

    Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

    HHS and its components use Professional Services for public health program management, financial management advisory, and organizational transformation consulting.

    General Services Administration (GSA)

    GSA uses its own Professional Services schedule for internal program support, real property management advisory, and acquisition consulting services.

    Department of Energy (DOE)

    DOE uses the Professional Services schedule for management consulting, environmental program support, and technical advisory for its national laboratory and nuclear programs.

    How to Get on the Professional Services Schedule

    Step-by-step process to apply for and win a GSA Professional Services Large Category schedule contract.

    1. 1Review the Professional Services Large Category solicitation on SAM.gov and identify the R-series or other SINs aligned to your consulting practice areas.
    2. 2Ensure your company has at least two years of relevant past performance in the proposed service disciplines and prepare 3–5 past performance references.
    3. 3Compile a Commercial Sales Practices disclosure and prepare your labor category pricing using a transparent, defensible basis (commercial rate card, published fee schedule, or comparable contract).
    4. 4Submit a complete offer package through GSA eOffer, including all administrative attachments, financial statements (if required), and the signed Representations and Certifications.
    5. 5Work with your assigned GSA contracting officer to negotiate final pricing, resolve any clarifications, and execute the schedule contract.
    6. 6Post your awarded contract to GSA eLibrary and GSA Advantage so agencies can discover your capabilities and respond to eBuy solicitations under your SINs.

    Ongoing Compliance — Professional Services Schedule

    Key compliance obligations for GSA Professional Services schedule holders throughout their contract period.

    • ✓Meet the $25,000 minimum sales requirement every 24 months or risk contract cancellation for non-compliance.
    • ✓Report all schedule sales quarterly through the 72A system and remit the 0.75% Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) on time.
    • ✓Honor the Price Reductions Clause by notifying GSA of any price reductions below your Basis of Award customer pricing.
    • ✓Maintain accurate and current labor category descriptions and pricing in GSA Advantage to avoid misrepresentation during task order proposals.
    • ✓Large business holders must submit subcontracting plans and Individual Subcontracting Reports per FAR 52.219-9 if applicable.

    Tips for Winning Professional Services Schedule Orders

    Practical strategies for maximizing revenue through your Professional Services GSA Schedule.

    • 1Target R699 (Management and Advisory Services) as a broad entry point — it covers most consulting activities and is the most commonly searched SIN.
    • 2Pair your Professional Services Schedule with OASIS+ for larger, more complex program management task orders requiring a separate GWAC.
    • 3Many agencies issue sole-source orders to incumbent consultants through the schedule — relationship-building is more important than price.
    • 4Small consulting firms with 8(a) or SDVOSB certifications have strong win rates on set-aside Professional Services eBuy orders.
    • 5Track agency strategic plans and budget submissions to anticipate consulting needs 12–18 months ahead of procurement.

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    Frequently Asked Questions — GSA Professional Services Schedule

    Common questions about the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Professional Services Large Category, including SINs, eligibility, compliance, and sales strategies.