GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

AUTHORIZATION:

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, Public Law 81-152, 63 Stat. 390, 40 U.S.C. 486 (c); Small Business Act of 1953, as amended, Public Laws 95-507 and 100-656.

OBJECTIVES:

To promote the interest and participation of business concerns, especially small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and businesses located in HUBZones in government procurement, and to provide publications to assist businesses in their marketing efforts.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Advisory Services and Counseling.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Counsels and provides information on government contracting opportunities, to small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned business firms. Each year, GSA, the Federal Government's purchasing agent, real estate developer, telecommunications manager, and computer overseer, contracts for over $10 billion worth of goods and services. Because it must provide the workspace, supplies, equipment, and support that other agencies need to do their jobs, GSA is an important market for small businesses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:   Any business concern is eligible to.

Beneficiary Eligibility:   Business concerns.

Credentials/Documentation:   None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:   None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:   Contact the nearest GSA Business Counseling Offices (see listing in Appendix IV of the Catalog) by letter, telephone, or in person.

Award Procedure:   Not applicable.

Deadlines:   None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:   Not applicable.

Appeals:   Not applicable.

Renewals:   Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:   Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:   Not applicable.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:   None.

Audits:   None.

Records:   None.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   47-4540-0-4-804.

Obligations:   (Salaries and expenses) FY 99 $1,322,400; FY 00 est $1,378,900; and FY 01 est $1,425,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:   Not applicable.

PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, Business Counseling Offices personnel performed 115,827 business and counseling actions; fiscal year 2000 estimate is 120,000, and fiscal year 2001 estimate is 125,000. In fiscal year 2000, Business Counseling Offices personnel participated in 425 business and opportunity meetings; the fiscal year 2000 estimate is 450. The fiscal year 2001 estimate is 475. (Outreach being encouraged nationwide).

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

"Doing Business With GSA," "Subcontracting Directory," "Forecast of GSA Contracting Opportunities" and "Marketing Strategies and Techniques." (Small Business Centers listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.)

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