State and Local Government Ordering
State and local governments can buy technology via Schedule 70 through the GSA Cooperative Purchasing Program. To find out if your government entity qualifies, or what fees may apply, please refer to Cooperative Purchasing FAQ.
Benefits of IT Schedule 70
Using the federal government’s buying power, state and local governments can save money when they buy information technology (IT) software, firmware, supplies, support equipment, and services. GSA makes this possible through a program called cooperative purchasing. State and local governments are encouraged to place orders for IT through Schedule 70. Questions about how your local government can take advantage of Schedule 70 benefits may be directed to the IT Schedule 70 Helpline at it.center@gsa.gov or (877) 446-IT70 (4870).
Who Sells to State and Local Governments?
Thousands of technology businesses sell to state and local governments. To find them, go to GSA eLibrary and choose IT Schedule 70 special item numbers (SINs) that say “Subject to Cooperative Purchasing.” Select the industry partners who display the "COOP PURCH" logo. These businesses have indicated that they sell to state and local governments..
How do State and Local Government Entities Place Orders Against IT Schedule 70?
Using GSA Advantage: State and local government entities may use GSA Advantage.® after they register and obtain the necessary approvals. Learn more about the requirements and your use of GSA Advantage at Cooperative Purchasing FAQ.
Using eBuy: State and local government entities may also use eBuy to create an online Request for Quotation (RFQ) that helps you make the best qualified purchase decisions. Learn more about the requirements and your use of eBuy at Cooperative Purchasing FAQ.
For more information on placing orders, visit How to Order from IT Schedule 70 or attend one of our upcoming How to use Schedules courses.
Acquisition Policy
We recommend that you follow federally mandated ordering procedures, i.e. the Ordering Procedures for Supplies, and Services Not Requiring a Statement of Work (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-1) or the Ordering Procedures for Services Requiring a Statement of Work (FAR 8.405-2). Following these procedures complies with competitive procedure under the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA). While GSA recommends that state and local purchasing officials follow the schedule ordering procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.4 , GSA does not mandate these procedures.
For more information on state and local programs, visit www.gsa.gov/stateandlocal
