GSA
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Definition
Noun: 1. A central management agency that sets Federal policy for Federal procurement and real property management and information resources management: "GSA" is an acronym that stands for the General Services Administration. It is a specific, independent agency of the United States federal government.
Usage
- The term "GSA" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this U.S. government agency. It is almost always preceded by the definite article "the".
- It functions as a singular noun, even though it is an acronym.
Examples
- Noun:
- All federal building projects must comply with standards set by the GSA.
- The contract was awarded through a GSA schedule.
- She has worked at the GSA for over a decade.
Advanced Usage
- "GSA Schedule" or "GSA Contract": Refers to a specific type of long-term, government-wide contract established by the GSA with commercial firms to provide access to millions of commercial products and services at volume discount pricing.
- Our company is on the GSA Schedule for IT equipment.
Variants and Related Words
- General Services Administration: The full, unabbreviated name of the agency.
- Federal Acquisition Service (FAS): A major service within the GSA responsible for procurement.
- Public Buildings Service (PBS): A major service within the GSA responsible for real property management.
Synonyms
- Agency: (a general term for a government department or organization)
- The GSA is the federal agency responsible for procurement policy.
Important Note
"GSA" is not a standard English word with multiple meanings; it is a specific acronym for a U.S. government organization. Its meaning is fixed and context-specific to U.S. federal government operations.
Noun
- a central management agency that sets Federal policy for Federal procurement and real property management and information resources management