The General Services Administration (GSA), in coordination with NASA, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is preparing to assume management of several major IT governmentwide acquisition contracts (GWACs). This shift signals a broader effort to streamline federal procurement under one agency and align with a recent executive order aimed at reducing duplication and enhancing efficiency.
Among the contracts expected to transition to GSA are NASA’s long-standing Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) and three key NIH vehicles: CIO-SP3, CIO-CS, and the yet-to-be-awarded CIO-SP4. These contracts have been instrumental in providing federal agencies with access to a wide range of IT products and services. Their transfer to GSA would represent a major shift in the federal procurement landscape.
The move aligns with a March executive order from President Trump, which calls for the consolidation of federal procurement within GSA. The intent is to eliminate waste, avoid duplication, and allow agencies to concentrate on delivering mission-critical services. The order also designates GSA as the executive agent for all IT GWACs, granting it authority to oversee and manage these complex multi-agency contracts.
At a recent GSA workforce town hall, Senior Procurement Executive Jeffrey Koses confirmed that planning is underway but emphasized that no final decisions have been made. “Any potential transitions will be carefully coordinated with our partner agencies and will prioritize continuity for industry partners and federal customers alike,” he said. “Our shared goal is to reduce duplication and enhance efficiency.”
Koses added that consolidating these programs under GSA could help save tens of billions of tax dollars, offering a more unified and cost-effective approach to federal IT acquisition.
While discussions continue, NASA is actively developing the next version of its flagship SEWP contract. SEWP VI, expected to launch after the expiration of SEWP V in October, will expand beyond products to include standalone IT services. NASA also aims to significantly grow its vendor base, increasing the number of prime contractors to around 1,000, up from 147 in SEWP V. This expansion is designed to increase competition and small business participation across the federal IT market.
Meanwhile, NIH’s Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) has officially extended CIO-SP3 through April 2026, giving agencies continued access to its suite of IT solutions while the CIO-SP4 contract remains in development. CIO-SP4 has faced delays and remains unawarded, making its potential transition to GSA even more significant for contractors awaiting updates.
For vendors currently holding spots on SEWP, CIO-SP3, CIO-CS, or pursuing CIO-SP4, this potential consolidation could change how federal IT contracting works in the near future. While the GSA’s centralized approach could streamline access to opportunities, it may also increase competition and alter administrative requirements for contractors.
Still, GSA’s track record in managing large-scale acquisition vehicles like the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) suggests that the agency is well-positioned to take on a broader procurement role.
As the transition discussions evolve, federal contractors and agency buyers alike will need to monitor GSA communications closely and prepare for changes in how IT solutions are bought, sold, and managed across the government.
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