H1N1 Supplies
GSA stands ready to support federal agencies in responding to the H1N1 influenza virus. The agency offers a variety of products and services to federal, state, and local officials as they take steps to minimize the spread of the virus and treat those affected.
Items useful for H1N1 flu support are available for sale through GSA Global Supply.
GSA offers customers more than 400,000 products direct from GSA Global Supply, and millions more through its Multiple Award Schedule contractors. The notes below summarize how customers can order from these sources.
How to Order from GSA Global Supply GSA Global Supply consolidates federal requirements for common-use supplies, including office products, computers, cleaning supplies, and safety gear. GSA completes the procurement process and ensures that its offering complies with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), AbilityOne mandates, Executive orders, and other mandates.
Regardless of how they order or pay, customers submit simple requisitions to GSA Global Supply and do not need to solicit three prices or do any additional comparison shopping. Purchases can be shipped worldwide, and users can pay with a government purchase card or by direct billing using an Activity Address Code (AAC) or its equivalent.
Ordering Options:
Online
GSA Global Supply -- displays only GSA Global Supply items
GSA Advantage! -- Global Supply items and Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) items (see MAS information below)
DoD EMALL -- Global Supply buyers must use a Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) or equivalent
Phone: 800-525-8027 (7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Fax: 800-856-7057
FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP
The GSA Global Supply site enables users to search for specific items (using keyword, National Stock Number (NSN), part number, etc.) or browse through categories. Orders can be compiled, saved, emailed to others for approval, and submitted to GSA. During checkout, users will provide or confirm billing and shipping information.
Purchases from Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contractors GSA's acquisition centers negotiate with thousands of contractors for a wide array of products and services. Agencies can contact one or more contractors to confirm price and terms, negotiate volume discounts, or to clarify wage rates or other variables.
Online Ordering Options:
GSA Advantage! -- more than 15 million items from more than 16,000+ contractors
GSA eLibrary -- individual contractor sites
Included are thousands of medical supplies managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and visible on GSA Advantage! GSA Global Supply and GSA Advantage! sites run in parallel. User IDs and passwords will work on either site. Users seeking common items can rely on GSA Global Supply. Users with more complex needs, or seeking comparison shopping, can use GSA Advantage! Both sites have online tutorials to assist new users, and both offer online support during business hours for help in finding the right product or service.
Summary of MAS Offerings
The Department of Veterans Affairs manages Schedule contracts and posts those products and services on GSA Advantage! GSA manages a variety of Schedule programs that support federal responders to the flu or other emergencies. The list below notes some categories that might be useful to all agencies. More information on all categories is available online at GSA eLibrary.
| VA Schedules |
Topic |
| 621 I |
Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing Services |
| 621 II |
Medical Laboratory Testing and Analysis Services |
| 65 I B |
Pharmaceuticals |
| 65 II A |
Medical Equipment and Supplies |
| 65 VII |
In Vitro Diagnostics, Reagents, Test Kits and Test Sets |
| 66 III |
Clinical Analyzers, Laboratory, Cost-per-Test |
| GSA Schedules |
Topic |
| 51V |
Hardware Superstore |
| 541 |
Advertising and Integrated Marketing Solutions (AIMS) |
| 66 |
Scientific Equipment and Services |
| 69 |
Training Aids and Devices |
| 71 (multiple) |
Packaged, Miscellaneous, Office, or Comprehensive Furniture |
| 72 |
Furnishings |
| 73 |
Food Service, Hospitality, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Chemicals, Services |
| 736 |
Temporary Administrative and Professional Staffing (TAPS) |
| 738 |
Language Services |
| 75 |
Office Supplies |
| 76 |
Publication Media |
| 78 |
Promotional Items (among other items/services) |
| 81 |
Shipping, Packaging, and Packing Supplies |
| 84 |
Security and Emergency/Disaster Response |
Last Reviewed 11/4/2009