Provisioning of Information Technology (IT) Devices

Purpose:

The purpose of this Order is to provide direction and guidance on the deployment of computer workstations, mobile devices, and printers for agency and designated contractor personnel.

Background:

With the consolidation of IT infrastructure operations, there is a need for standardization on the deployment of IT devices to facilitate asset management, improve security, and manage costs.

Applicability:

This Order applies to all GSA Service and Staff Offices (SSOs), Regions and business units. It also applies to all GSA employees and authorized users of accounts on the GSA IT Infrastructure.

1. Authorized users are employees of GSA and other Government organizations and those contractors, consultants, or other third parties who are specifically granted access to conduct business on behalf of or with GSA or other Government organizations supported by GSA.
2. This Order applies to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to the extent that the OIG determines it is consistent with the OIG’s independent authority under the IG Act and it does not conflict with other OIG policies or the OIG mission.
3. This Order applies to The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) only to the extent that the CBCA determines it is consistent with the CBCA’s independent authority under the Contract Disputes Act and other authorities and it does not conflict with the CBCA’s policies or the CBCA mission.

Cancellation:

This Order cancels GSA Order CIO 2160.4B, Provisioning of Information Technology (IT) Devices, dated January 20, 2023.

Summary of Changes:

This order provides for consistency with Federal requirements and program implementation changes. This order:

1. Updates outdated links;
2. Updated language to conform with E.O. 14154 Unleashing American Energy; and
3. Updates references.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Office of GSA IT is responsible for:

1. The procurement, management, and maintenance of IT Resources such as  computer workstations, laptops, and mobile devices; and
2. Providing network connectivity to print devices.

The Office of Administrative Services (OAS), in partnership with the Office of GSA IT and in accordance with 1860.1 OAS Print Management Policies and Practices is responsible for:

1. Internal agency policies regarding print output device acquisition, management,  and use; and
2. The acquisition of all print output devices.