Internal Space Allocation, Design, and Management Policy

Number: 7005.1A OAS

Status: Active

Signature Date: 08/07/2023

Expiration Date: 08/31/2030

1. Purpose.

To ensure that the General Services Administration (GSA) creates and maintains an inspiring, sustainable workplace portfolio that fully supports its distributed workforce, collaboration, equity and choice, while maximizing assets, better utilizing resources, and achieving mission delivery.

2. Background.

This policy provides guidelines for the transformation and management of GSA’s internal workplaces.

3. Scope and applicability.

This policy applies to all GSA organizations that occupy Government-owned or leased space with the following exceptions:

Office of the Inspector General;
Outleases and licenses;
Board of Contract Appeals;
Presidential space, including Presidential transition; and
Union Offices.

4. Cancellations.

This Order cancels and supersedes GSA Order OAS 7005.1.

5. Policy.

This policy addresses design strategies and guidelines, acoustics and privacy, furnishings, parking and internal space allocation requirements.

6. Changes.

Updates the Roles and Responsibilities and Space Allocation and Design Strategies sections; deletes the employee survey tools and Workplace Scorecard; adds guidance on accessibility and the assignment of spaces; and updates references and definitions.