GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) IT category is a long-term government-wide contracting vehicle that allows federal, state, and local agencies to purchase a wide array of IT products, services, and solutions. Because pricing is pre-negotiated and determined to be fair and reasonable, agencies can simplify procurement while reducing administrative delays. As a result, the schedule has become a widely used resource for federal IT purchasing.

Several important features make the GSA MAS IT schedule a valuable procurement resource. For example, agencies benefit from increased flexibility, streamlined purchasing, and access to pre-approved vendors.

Key Features:

• Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): Multiple vendors are awarded contracts, giving agencies a variety of qualified options.

• Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ): Purchases are not limited by quantity or dollar value, providing flexibility for agencies.

• Wide Range of Products and Services: Includes hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and other IT solutions.

• Streamlined Procurement: Agencies can avoid lengthy standalone procurement processes, reducing administrative burden and saving time.

• Fair and Reasonable Pricing: Vendors undergo a rigorous process to ensure their pricing is fair and reasonable.

• Eligibility: While designed primarily for federal agencies, certain state, local, and tribal governments may also use the contract through Cooperative Purchasing and Disaster Recovery programs.

The GSA MAS IT category includes a broad range of technology solutions. For example, agencies can purchase both infrastructure equipment and operational support services through the same procurement vehicle using various IT subcategories and Special Item Numbers (SINs).

Specific Products and Services:

• IT Hardware: Computers, peripherals, networking equipment
• IT Software: Licenses, applications, operating systems
• IT Services: Consulting, development, maintenance, cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing Services: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Telecommunications: Services and equipment
• Health IT: Electronic health records, health information exchanges
• Geospatial Solutions: Mapping and location-based services
• Satellite Communications: Communication services via satellite

Overall, the GSA MAS IT schedule provides government agencies with an efficient and cost-effective way to procure reliable IT products and services from trusted contractors.

In January 2025, Bazon-Cox & Associates was awarded a position on the U.S. Navy’s SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract vehicle. Awarded during the second rolling admissions process, 1,023 businesses were selected to provide professional support services to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Designed to improve the acquisition process, the SeaPort-NxG contract supports engineering, technical, and program management services across 23 functional areas, serving as a major procurement vehicle for the U.S. Navy.

primary categories:

• Engineering support
• Program management support

Additionally, BACO can compete for task orders involving mission-critical support services that strengthen operational readiness and long-term success.

Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) contract is a statewide procurement vehicle that enables Virginia public bodies to purchase IT goods and services. Through this program, Virginia public bodies can purchase technology solutions from pre-approved vendors more efficiently. Correspondingly, the contract helps reduce administrative burden while improving access to qualified vendors.

The VITA contract provides several advantages for public agencies throughout Virginia. Chiefly, the standardization of procurement while encouraging competition among vendors.

Key aspects of the VITA contract:

• Scope: Covers a wide range of IT and telecommunications products and services, including hardware, software, network infrastructure, and various IT support services.
• Mandatory Use: For many Virginia public bodies, use of VITA contracts is mandatory. As a result, the program plays a major role in standardizing IT procurement across the Commonwealth.
• Benefits: VITA contracts offer several advantages, such as consolidated buying power, access to pre-vetted vendors, and reduced administrative overhead.
• Statewide Availability: Available for use by all Virginia state agencies, institutions, and public bodies.
• Multi-Supplier Model: A model awarding multiple contracts to different vendors for the same product or service to foster competition and provide choices for public bodies.
• VITA Rules: All VITA contracts are subject to VITA Rules, which outline performance standards and compliance requirements for vendors.
• Procurement Process: VITA provides guidance and support for the IT procurement process, including sourcing expertise and contract management.

FBI Cabling Installations Support Services (CISS) contract supports upgrades to FBI facility infrastructure, including structured data and telecommunications networks, designed to meet current and future operational requirements.

Under this contract, BACO provides several types of infrastructure services, helping to support secure and reliable communications systems at FBI facilities.

Services Include:

• Bundled Data Network Cabling
• CCTV/CATV Cabling
• Low-Voltage Security Electronics Cabling
• Telephone Communications Cabling