Definition

Proper noun A central management agency of the United States federal government. Its primary functions are to set federal policy for and manage federal procurement (the buying of goods and services), real property (government buildings and land), and information resources management.

Usage

The term "General Services Administration" is used as the official name of a specific U.S. government agency. It is often abbreviated as GSA.

Examples

• The General Services Administration oversees the construction and maintenance of many federal buildings.
• To sell office supplies to the U.S. government, a vendor must get on the General Services Administration's approved schedule.
• The policy for managing government data centers is issued by the General Services Administration.

Advanced Usage

• "GSA Schedule" or "Federal Supply Schedule": This refers to long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms that federal agencies use to buy products and services. Example:
• As a proper noun, it is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the organization: .

Variants and Related Words

• GSA: The universal acronym for the General Services Administration.
• 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

There are no direct synonyms for this specific agency name. In a general context, one might refer to it as a federal management agency or the government's central procurement agency, but these are descriptions, not official names.

Related Phrases

• GSA contract: A contract awarded by the General Services Administration.
• GSA-approved: A product or vendor that has met the standards and is listed by the General Services Administration.

Noun

1. a central management agency that sets Federal policy for Federal procurement and real property management and information resources management