Eligibility determinations

We support the procurement needs of eligible federal and tribal governments and organizations, state, local, and territorial governments, and other eligible non-governmental organizations. We refer to these governments and organizations as entities.

How it works

1. Use the table below to determine if an entity is eligible.
2. If you’re unable to get the answer from the table, send an email to our office. 
3. Learn about the GSA sources available to each eligible entity type.
4. Contact the office for the specific GSA source to learn how to use it.

I. Eligible entities

Use the table below to find entities that are eligible to buy products, services, and solutions through GSA based on entity type. You can filter by entity name, entity type, and location. All entities must meet the eligibility requirements and conditions to support use of the GSA source. See limitations/conditions surrounding eligibility and use of GSA sources.

Components of an entity are, generally, eligible, even if they are not listed individually. For example, if a city government is listed, that means all offices and departments that are part of the city government are eligible.

If the entity you are looking for is not listed, please review Section II below for information on how to request an eligibility determination.

The GSA Office of Acquisition Policy (OAP) has been delegated the authority in GSA Order ADM 5450.39D, Chapter 6 to make determinations of eligibility for entities to use GSA sources.

II. How to request an eligibility determination

Entities are encouraged to review the list of existing eligible entities provided in Section I above before submitting a request. Entities requesting eligibility determinations must submit the following information to gsaeligibilitydetermination@gsa.gov.

1. Identify the entity type that best describes your organization from the chart in Section III(a) or Section III(b) below (e.g., state or local instrumentality, tribal organization under ISDEAA).
2. Identify the specific authority(ies) that best supports your organization’s eligibility (e.g., state or local statute/code creating the entity). Include any specific citations or attachments to streamline the review (e.g., section, paragraph or articles of incorporations). Please note that tax certificates do not satisfy this requirement.
3. Identify the specific GSA source(s), reference the chart in Section III(a) or Section III(b) below.
4. Discuss any additional information that supports the request.
5. Submit copies of or hyperlinks to any supporting documentation (e.g., Articles of Incorporation or most recent Audited Financial Statements), including referenced authorities.
6. Provide a point of contact, including their address and contact information.

III(a). What types of entities are eligible (by source/program)

¹ The term does not include private/charter schools.

III(b). What types of entities are eligible (by entity type)

IV. What are the limitations/conditions surrounding eligibility and use of GSA sources?

Limitations/conditions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Eligibility does not guarantee product or service availability.
• Eligibility cannot be transferred to a third party, such as a subcontractor.
• Eligibility does not include purchases for resale unless specifically authorized.
• A GSA source may have additional requirements that must also be met.
• Use of GSA sources generally does not mandate participation by a GSA vendor, as sales to non-federal entities are, unless otherwise stated, voluntary.
• All users of GSA sources must comply with the applicable ordering guidance.
• The underlying authority providing use of a GSA source may establish a restriction, limitation, or condition that must be met for purposes of being eligible to use or using the GSA source. For example, 25 U.S.C § 5324(k) requires that for a tribal organization to be eligible they must have an active ISDEAA compact, contract, grant, or cooperative agreement and that the use of the GSA source is used for the purposes of carrying out the ISDEAA compact, contract, grant, or cooperative agreement. If the tribal organization does not meet either of these conditions they cannot use the GSA source under this authority. However, this does not preclude the tribal organization from seeking to use another authority that may be available.

V. What is not covered by the OAP eligibility process?

• The use of government sources by contractors as prescribed by FAR part 51.
• The ability to obtain Federal surplus property.
• Fixed-price contractors (and subcontractors) ability to purchase security equipment under 41 CFR 101-26.507.
• The purchase of items available under the Wildland Fire Protection program. For information about this program contact Defense Logistics Agency at DLAWFPP@dla.mil or 1-877-DLA-CALL (352-2255).
• The purchase of items available under the U.S. Department of Defense 1122 program.
• Administrative support services from GSA for certain programs (e.g., GSA Advantage, GSA SmartPay) that may be provided to entities deemed eligible. Accessibility of such services is determined by the specific program.

VI. Who can I contact?

• For eligibility requests or questions — GSA OAP, gsaeligibilitydetermination@gsa.gov
• For GSA SmartPay — Pam Morgan, pamela.morgan@gsa.gov or gsa_smartpay@gsa.gov
• For GSA Fleet questions/information — Jason Keller, jason.keller@gsa.gov and GSA Fleet website
• For GSA Advantage information, including registration — GSA Advantage website
• For GSA MAS ordering/information — GSA MAS website for state, local, territorial, and tribal governments
• For full-service acquisition support — National Customer Service Center