What a GSA Multiple Award Schedule is.

What GSA says the program is

GSA's Multiple Award Schedule page says GSA carries out the MAS program, also called schedules or the Federal Supply Schedule. Federal, state, local, and tribal governments and other eligible buyers use it to get commercial products, services, and other solutions at good prices. GSA's glossary describes MAS contracts as long-term governmentwide contracts with commercial firms, and it gives buyers access to millions of commercial products and services at volume discount pricing. ^{1, 2}

The Department of Veterans Affairs has delegated authority from GSA to carry out a similar program for medical products and services. ¹

For sellers, GSA's page says to submit an offer to become a MAS contractor so you can sell commercial products, services, and solutions at pre-negotiated prices. It also points sellers to information on staying in compliance after they have a contract. ¹

When a MAS contract is the thing you need

GSA's page for becoming a holder says you need to submit an offer and be awarded a MAS contract before you can pursue opportunities restricted to MAS contract holders. It says the process may take several weeks to months to complete. ²

GSA's checklist on that page runs in this order: register your business, certify as small (optional), get on Schedule (optional), market your business, research solicitations, respond to a solicitation, and what to expect next. ²

What it costs to hold a MAS contract

GSA's glossary defines the industrial funding fee as a fee paid by businesses awarded contracts under the Multiple Award Schedule to cover GSA's cost of operating the program. The fee is currently 0.75 percent of reported sales under MAS contracts unless the solicitation says otherwise. All contractors must pay it within 30 calendar days after each quarter ends, and contractors in the Transactional Data Reporting program may choose to pay it monthly. ²

Sources checked October 16, 2026. Not legal advice.