Jenny from the Public Sector Acquisition Block

GWAC Consolidation under GSA

by Jennifer Jordan, Four Inc. Public Sector Contracts Manager

GSA is in the early stages of negotiations with government agencies to move several IT Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) under its management. This move aligns with a broader push to centralize federal procurement supported under Executive Order (EO) 14240 “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement”. The EO calls for the consolidation of federal procurement of goods and services within GSA with the goal of “eliminating waste and duplication” within the federal government.

Major GWACs expected to transition to GSA in the first wave include:

• NASA's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) contract, including the upcoming SEWP VI awards. SEWP V, presently set to expire October 31, 2025, is used for IT products, software, cybersecurity tools, and related services. NASA has ambitious plans for SEWP VI, to include an expanded scope of services and potentially increasing prime contractors to 1,000. GSA is actively engaging with NASA to fully understand the GWAC and develop a long-term strategy. There are currently no plans to cancel the solicitation or restart the process.
• NIH's Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners (CIO-SP) contracts, including CIO-SP3 (extended through April 2026), and the next iteration of the contract CIO-SP4.

What’s Next

While no final decisions have been publicized, GSA's Senior Procurement Executive Jeffrey Koses stated that any transitions would be carefully coordinated to ensure continuity for industry partners and federal customers. Mr. Koses emphasized GSA's commitment to supporting the administration’s priorities by streamlining and modernizing the federal acquisition landscape, with a shared goal of reducing duplication and improving overall efficiency.

Other Policy Impacts to Watch

• EO 14275 - Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement: This Executive Order has a goal of re-writing the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) in plain language to eliminate confusion and allow for faster acquisitions, greater competitions, and better results. The status of the FAR Overhaul can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
• OneGov: Introduced by EO 14271 : Ensuring Commercial, Cost Effective solutions in federal contracts, the OneGov Strategy is GSA’s initiative aimed at modernizing how the federal government procures goods and services, starting with commercial software. In the first phase, agencies will gain easier access to IT tools with standardized terms and conditions.

What’s Next:

With GSA playing a growing role in federal IT procurement, many vendors are exploring how best to align their contract portfolios. Four Inc. will continue to work with our partners to navigate this space. As a trusted Public Sector IT Distributor, we're here to support your goals and help you stay agile in a shifting acquisition landscape. If you're considering your next move in the federal market, we're ready to talk.